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Cremorne Orpheum: Plan Proposed for New Walk of Fame

Plans are in the works to revamp Cremorne Orpheum into an all-new walkway reminiscent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The walkway will be created to immortalise famous Australian actors and actresses such as Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, and even Babe the pig with bronze plaques along the footpath just outside the heritage-listed Orpheum Theatre in Cremorne.

Over 1,000 signatures have already been collected by the man spearheading the proposal, Ulrik Funch, who believes that the walkway would honour big names in the film industry while simultaneously providing the art-deco Orpheum Theatre with a greater deal of historical and cultural significance.

The proposal has the support of the North Sydney Council. Discussions are currently underway with the Orpheum Theatre’s managers to make Funch’s proposal a reality. The council aims to assist the proposal by helping define its scope and consulting the community for input.

Should the walkway be approved, it will officially become the second film-themed attraction of its kind in Sydney, with the first being the Australian Walk of Fame outside of the Ritz Cinema in Randwick which was established earlier in 2008.

Mr Funch commented that having a second Walk of Fame in Sydney would not detract from the value of the original, further adding that the plaques along Cremorne Orpheum — if approved — could contain information on each Australian film icon and bring the spotlight to them.

The Orpheum Theatre can be found at 380 Military Road, Cremorne. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements.

Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne in Top 50 Most Beautiful Cinemas in the World

Stepping into the doors of the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne is like stepping back in time to the grand old days of cinema. Built in 1935, this well-known art deco building has recently been named one of the Top 50 Most Beautiful Cinemas in the World.

Time Out has listed Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace as 24th on their list of the world’s most gorgeous theatres, singling out the stunning structure as the “grandest cinema” in Sydney. One of its most appealing features is a genuine Wurlitzer pipe organ that emerges from the orchestra pit during weekend evening screenings.

Designed by George Kenworthy, one of Sydney’s top 20th-century architects, the Orpheum took nine months to construct and swiftly became one of the region’s best art deco buildings. It started off as a two-level 135-seater cinema for film and musical buffs and eventually became a premier events place until the 1940s. At the back of the cinema were several dressing rooms for live presentations and its very own fly-tower for flying scenes during ballets or theater productions.

The Orpheum’s popularity, however, dipped during the mid-century as the building aged and was closed for some time. In the 1970s, a commercial developer bought the property but and turned it into a shopping arcade with a gym, despite protests from the public.

In 1986, Mike Walsh (OBE), a well-known TV personality and businessman, took ownership of The Orpheum under the Hayden Group of Companies. He worked with historians and designers to restore the building to its former glory.

The restoration was done in several stages to expand the main cinema (Orpheum) to accommodate 755 seats. Also, 180 seats were added to the Lounge Cinema. The building’s original and ornate art deco details were restored whilst mood lighting and elaborate carpet designs were added. The ceiling was also modified to complement the artistic design. The cinema reopened a year after construction started.

Today, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is a six-screen complex with the latest equipment and technology. However, its architecture will always be a wonderful reminder of The Golden Age, a time when going to the cinema was a glamorous event.

4 Things to Remember When Getting Rid of Household Waste in Cremorne

Do you need to get rid of large amounts of household waste? Do you have old furniture and appliances to dispose of? In Cremorne, disposing of these items are conveniently possible because the North Sydney Council collects these items at least two times a month.

Below are five things to remember if you need to dispose of household wastes in Cremorne.

1. The Council has a set schedule for household waste pick-up.

For the rest of 2019, take note of these following dates if you plan to be included in the regular pick-up schedule:

05 August
19 August
02 September
16 September
30 September
14 October
28 October
11 November
25 November
09 December
23 December

2. You have to book your household waste pick-up with the Council.

While the pick-up schedules are set, you have to book your inclusion in the pick-up schedule. Otherwise, the collectors will not know if you need to dispose of some items.

There are actually two ways to do to book: online or by phoning the council at 1300 799 019. You need to make your booking by 4 p.m. on the Sunday before the intended pick-up date.

3. Don’t put out your items for disposal early.

The Council discourages setting your items for disposal before Sunday or Monday morning of the pick-up date. This is to discourage people from piling up trash on the streets and invite unwanted looters or conflicts among neighbours. The items must be placed within a two square metre distance from your property.

Single-dwelling households are allowed a two square metre content for their disposed items while those who live in multi-unit apartments are allowed half a square metre content. Smaller items must be placed in cardboard boxes or plastic.

4. Take note of the items that can and cannot be disposed during this regular schedule.

The household waste pick-up is different from the recyclable waste or Green Waste pick-up. So you cannot include glass, cardboards, tree loppings, leaves and garden wastes in this Monday schedule.

The following items are acceptable:

clothing
china
furniture
mattress
carpet (rolled and bundled)
small appliances e.g. microwaves
white goods e.g. fridge, stove, washing machine, dryers (taped, tied and weighing more than 90 kilograms)

The collectors will NOT pick-up:

soil and concrete wastes
chemical, bathroom, laundry or kitchen wastes
renovation wastes, including paint
car parts, including the tyres
old toilets, vanities and sinks

The North Sydney Council has a complete list online of acceptable and unacceptable items. It is recommended that you consider swapping, reselling or giving away old items first before putting them out for trash.

For more details, watch this video from the North Sydney Council on the proper disposal of wastes.