[First Empire Theatre built 1911 by George Lane. Opened 29 June 1911. 2200 seats. Destroyed by fire in February 1933, with only two side walls remaining.]

Cinema and theatre, built 1933 by Guy Crick. Opened 27 Nov 1933. 2400 seats. Closed 1 April 1971 and used as a warehouse. 1991-1997 major renovation. Re-opened June 1997 as a performing arts centre.

Links: empiretheatre.com.au, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia