You've gotta love the signage on the Regent in Pahiatua - Upstairs Cinema - Downstairs Theatre. Opened on 23rd February 1940 it is now a registered charity with a part-time manager and staffed by volunteers.
I spotted this sweet house as we were driving through Pahiatua on our way down to Wellington. I particularly like the dark outline around the roofline not to mention the lighting bolt on the corner and the substantial stepped side entrance.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.