tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post8173161872498523261..comments2024-03-27T20:35:06.928+11:00Comments on Alice Writ Large: Roselands We (I) Love You!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18439971686873530051noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-17017191280772154882022-10-03T17:52:49.386+11:002022-10-03T17:52:49.386+11:00Sorry Kitt, I have no idea about the history of in...Sorry Kitt, I have no idea about the history of individual retailers, AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439971686873530051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-33778521381413253222022-10-03T11:13:19.526+11:002022-10-03T11:13:19.526+11:00Hi its Kitt I am still trying to find out what...Hi its Kitt I am still trying to find out what happened to the Igloo Deli Australia company The owner was Bill Hornstra and his partner Val Murphy any info would be good ty<br /><br />kitt hiscottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-41875669082802788872021-09-22T22:36:17.408+10:002021-09-22T22:36:17.408+10:00Hi there, the donut shop down near Franklins was c...Hi there, the donut shop down near Franklins was called Puffies. My best friend worked there from 1989 for about 2 or 3 yrs Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214725719960517505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-73588062655602102602020-11-15T02:42:12.423+11:002020-11-15T02:42:12.423+11:00I went to that sensoround cinema too.
It was open ...I went to that sensoround cinema too.<br />It was open in school holidays I think. <br />We lived walking distance from Roselands so I could go there alone in school holidays at age 9 and 10 but remember going to the cinema with my brother and others.<br />It did have a name. America the beautiful?? Something like that.<br />School swimming day once a week was at Roseland pool.<br />I saw Jamie Redfern and also Graham Kennedy perform under the raindrop fountain.<br />Got Graham's autograph and told him everyone said my Dad looked like him. Lol<br />But mostly I liked to go and pay another 10 cents on my David Cassidy record Cherish which I had to pay off weekly with pocket money. Lol<br />And buy cool plastic Indian bangles at the Indian clothing shop and eat the same yucky thing each time in the cafeteria. <br />So why am I on this page??<br />The memory of the song Roselands we love you and its funny red plastic 45 rpm single came to my mind and I couldn't resist searching.<br />I like to stretch my memory far back Anjalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337960326482634052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-85716800172348183162020-07-31T23:47:43.286+10:002020-07-31T23:47:43.286+10:00To "kitt" December 6, 2019 at 1:51PM, &q...To "kitt" December 6, 2019 at 1:51PM, "backcreek" June 2, 2020 at 7:59AM and Alice. I hope I can answer "kitt"'s and "backcreek"'s questions.<br /><br />To "kitt", Mr Whippy was near the former staircase now hydraulic lifts. Mr Whippy was almost opposite the Igloo deli. The Igloo deli occupied the corner. Both Mr Whippy and Igloo Deli are gone long time ago. <br /><br />Before the lower ground floor renovations, the space occupied by the Igloo deli was a jewelry shop. Since my last visit, I have not paid attention to what is the space of the jewelry shop and former Igloo deli. I checked all jewelry stores at https://www.roselands.com.au/stores/ . Each jewellry store shows a map of the location of the shop. There is no evidence of a jewellry shop occupying the former space occupied by the Igloo deli.<br /><br />The space occupied by the former Mr Whippy was a stall selling brand-compatible printer cartridges. It's no longer there.<br /><br />If you understand that before the hydraulic lifts, there was the staircase from the LG to the top floor as shown in the 1969 movie "Colour Me Dead". “Colour Me Dead” made in 1969. It was filmed mainly around that staircase and escalators. The film clip is 3min 48sec and is located at https://www.facebook.com/thewinnerissydney/videos/1618231858305367/ <br /><br />To playback the movie clip, highlight the whole address and copy from "https" to "....367/" and paste in address bar of your browser.<br /><br />However, I do recall my primary school, St Michael's Belfield performed some Christmas carols in front of the Raindrop Fountain. At the conclusion of the performance we were all 'rewarded' with a Mr Whippy ice-cream served on a pink ice-cream cone. <br /><br />To "backcreek", June 2, 2020 at 7:59AM, to confirm, the movie with the eight screens housed in an inflatible baloon with a print of the globe was the movie "America The Beautiful" as replied earlier by "Anj said...." May 29, 2014 @ 2:17AM. I recall the inflatable balloon was located in the carpark to the left as you drive up Roselands Drive. <br /><br />You remembered the flight down the Grand Canyon, and I recalled the fast drive along the winding streets of San Francisco. I don't know if you recall the sensation in your body in the Grand Canyon segment. For me the drive along the long winding roads of San Francisco had a physical effect on me such as feeling dizzy.<br /><br />Reflecting on the various methods of film projection, the 8-screen "America The Beautiful" was shot in 'Circarama', the brand for 360 degree vision achieved by encircling the auditorium with screens in front, side and behind you. The other projection technique was Cinerama whose screen was designed to extend the field of vision of the projected image to the side of your retinas. The early versions of Cinerama required three cameras to record and three projectors to playback. This was replaced by 70mm film presentations marketed as Cinerama. Today we have Imax which has an extremely huge screen. The former Darling Harbour's Imax (to be replaced) had the largest screen in the world.<br /><br />The feature "America The Beautiful" was produced by the Walt Disney organisation, and the Walt Disney organisation filed for a patent for the recording and projection methods. This page, towards the bottom contains the designs for the auditorium which is the exact arrangement as shown at Roselands. The other illustrations toward the bottom of the page show the eight cameras located on top of a station wagon. <br /><br />Reference: https://www.yesterland.com/circarama.html<br /><br />Finally "America The Beautiful" was a movie exhibited between 1958 and 1984 with revisions. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_the_Beautiful_(Disney_film)<br /><br />Thank you Alice for allowing people to share one's experience at Roselands.<br /><br />Thank you,`<br />Anthony P, LLB(UNSW)(2012), of BelfieldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-2687851778434275432020-06-02T07:59:12.025+10:002020-06-02T07:59:12.025+10:00Anthony, I think it was called America the beautif...Anthony, I think it was called America the beautiful and was a travel promotion for the US. I remember going in there every afternoon on the walk home from school. I particularly liked the flight down the Grand Canyon.backcreekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732650637431279425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-69119961101812921792020-05-02T17:31:22.747+10:002020-05-02T17:31:22.747+10:00Dear Alice,
I went to Roselands on the 29th April ...Dear Alice,<br />I went to Roselands on the 29th April 2020 for the first time in over a year to buy essential groceries. Since then, there has been a renovation to the lower ground floor. The renovation was priced at $100 million. <br /><br />Indeed it is quite impressive. My perception is the Woolworths and Aldi stores would have to be the largest Woolworths and Aldi stores I have visited compared to the size of both stores at Chullora and Ashfield Mall.<br /><br />Instead of stairs and ramps linking the lower ground floor to the car parks, there are travelators linking the lower ground to the shops. In addition to the outside of the Reject Shop, there is an elevator that takes you from the lower ground basement carpark level to the highest level carpark level. No need to take the hydraulic elevators where the former staircase.<br /><br />The space of the lower ground (shopping) floor is certainly an improvement of the previous lower ground floor improvement in 1991. <br /><br />However, it does not match the grandeur of the former Grace Brothers which included the escalators from the "Fashion Square Level" ground floor to the lower ground floor and the spiral staircase along side the elevators from the lower ground floor to the highest floor (furniture and the former accounts payable).<br /><br />On my visit to Roselands on the 29th April 2020, due to the legal social distance requirements of the covid-19 virus, I felt I had the shopping centre to myself. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Anthony P, LLB(UNSW)(2012), Belfield NSW 2191<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-68862629892082875872019-12-06T13:51:43.789+11:002019-12-06T13:51:43.789+11:00Hi all my name is Kitt Hiscott i used to work at...Hi all my name is Kitt Hiscott i used to work at Mr Whippy after school and on Thurs nights and Sat mornings..From there i was snapped up by Igloo Deli and was with them for about 12 yrs i transferred to Sth Australia with IGLOO DELI ..I have been trying to find out what happened to them but keep drawing blanks Any help would be gratefull tykitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830949365145186934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-68419857905087363962019-11-10T21:39:50.058+11:002019-11-10T21:39:50.058+11:00Not sure if I am a bit late with this or not but h...Not sure if I am a bit late with this or not but had to say at least a few words considering I grew up around this shopping centre as kid with mum and the 2 brothers (lived back in those days of the 90's in Beverly Hills so Roselands was our main hub)... <br /><br />We moved in mid 1997 up the north coast and then again returned to Sydney years later for a short period and funnily enough by then was working at the place (The Reject Shop) in 2005 to mid 2006 as a 20 year old at the shopping complex.<br /><br />Have left Sydney again in the years after but still try to get back and get to Roselands whenever I/ We (the family) can and have a look around and see what has changed.<br /><br />Older brother also worked in the 90's at the Lowes store there as a young guy. I remember many of late Thursday nights we would go with mum and wait in the back of the old XF ford wagon waiting to pick him up in the carpark (blue level) (great times)...<br /><br />can also still remember that old Four Corners food court, wish that had been left as it was... last memory I had of that place was maybe early 1997 before we left Sydney, by 2000 or so I know it had gone and almost that whole side of the building had been renovated to accommodate the new (then Rain Drop) area...<br /><br />also miss the huge middle area down the escalator from the food court they had for entertainment features/ Santa every year at X-Mas etc etc etc... that was great and should have been untouched also but anyway can't help that I suppose. I don't remember the upstairs mezzanine area, was told about it by parents, older brother... and went there as an infant I think maybe...<br /><br />I could go on and on really but yeah am just more than happy I was able to share what I know and remember of the place as a younger guy so many years ago, I am 34 now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-3571507499876543312019-08-25T14:41:09.278+10:002019-08-25T14:41:09.278+10:00Hi everyone!
Thank you Alice for recording your me...Hi everyone!<br />Thank you Alice for recording your memories. I'm hoping you or someone else might be able to help me. I just bought a coin purse in a vintage shop in Enmore. Inside there are two old ticket stubs (printed on a light-weight card) for Roselands Theatre Beautiful dated April 14. I'd love to get a gauge on year. They're obviously older than 1966, but does anyone know when the theatre closed down? <br />Thank you,<br />JennieJennie, Newtownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664843239774090015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-41981936056845132942019-08-04T15:48:12.440+10:002019-08-04T15:48:12.440+10:00Can someone tell me the lyrics of Roselands we lov...Can someone tell me the lyrics of Roselands we love you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440385359702307656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-75736751012898978492019-04-25T14:34:14.255+10:002019-04-25T14:34:14.255+10:00On April 24, 2011 at 3:11PM, I made a remark on po...On April 24, 2011 at 3:11PM, I made a remark on point (5) about the wooden beams of the staircase starting from the lower ground floor to the second flloor. In that point I also recalled a movie involving a chasing scene. <br /><br />It comes from the movie “Colour Me Dead” made in 1969. It was filmed mainly around that staircase and escalators. The film clip is 3min 48sec and is located at https://www.facebook.com/thewinnerissydney/videos/1618231858305367/ . <br /><br /><br />Also note the movie clip has some scenes of the ground floor without viewing the Raindrop Fountain. Also note the arrangement of the escalators then (1960s-1990s) to now.<br /><br />In the 1960s, one side was dedicated to one escalator coming down from the higher floor and one escalator going down to the lower floor. Today, one side has two escalators from the floor above; for example on the current floor one escalator on the way up and the other escalator on the way down. <br /><br />To illustrate here is a clip of the escalator arrangement of then at https://www.facebook.com/thewinnerissydney/videos/1928456360793038/ <br /><br />Regards<br />Anthony P LLB(UNSW)(2012) of BelfieldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-88243172446477342132018-02-24T14:31:09.924+11:002018-02-24T14:31:09.924+11:00Dear Alice,
I found a site conducted by the Cinem...Dear Alice, <br />I found a site conducted by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society of Australia. They have a searchable database of historic cinemas at http://www.caths.org.au/venues/venue_search.html. I placed the search term "Roselands" under the "VENUE LOCATION" field and came with interesting information about the "Roselands Theatre Beautiful".<br /><br />The "Roselands Theatre Beautiful" was operated by Grace Brothers, and ran between 1965 and 1985. It had a seating capacity of 420 ('65-'69) and 412 ('70-'80s). The current status is "Beyond recognition". I understand that when Roselands was renovated in the 1990s, the 'cinema' was gutted and converted to retail space. The current is JB Hifi.<br /><br />In comparison to other multiplexes and suburban theatres of the time, it was one of the most comfortable and modern cinemas I have been in. It would be nice to see photos of the auditorium as it was. I recall the blue carpet leading to the entrance of auditorium, the hidden lighting in the ceiling's recesses, the wooden side panels, and the large red spotlights towards the front of the proscenium.<br /><br />The plans for future redevelopment includes a multiplex, probably much better than than the "Theatre Beautiful" but I understand the plans are on hold<br /><br />Regards<br />Anthony P, LLB(UNSW)(2012), of Belfield NSW Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-28707895045829987582017-10-01T01:35:40.824+10:002017-10-01T01:35:40.824+10:00I remember going in being so excited never to have...I remember going in being so excited never to have seen or experience anything like this then was truley amazing.. i loved Roseland it was my home away from home.. a place i could hang abs be safe and comfortable..The model shows at the fountain. .The circus's,the point rides... iceskating in the car park... The pool. .The movies..i grew up there. .And worked there..Michele Bowdennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-88658674064005272792017-05-16T20:52:13.245+10:002017-05-16T20:52:13.245+10:00Great memories guys. I am interested in your thou...Great memories guys. I am interested in your thoughts on what future actions current Roselands centre management could do to bring back the memories by trading on Roselands great heritage? For example, bring back the fountains, water wheel in the front, etc. Anthony P, I think your right. A thesis could be written on the memories here. If you write it, I will read it. <br /><br />Keep the memories coming guys. It takes me back to the great old days of Roseland's Golden Era!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-63572957710365134362017-03-09T01:29:37.402+11:002017-03-09T01:29:37.402+11:00Dear Alice,
The reference to the photo from behind...Dear Alice,<br />The reference to the photo from behind the "Raindrop Fountain", is from page 139, and pages 128-144, “Leisure Space, The Transformation Of Sydney 1945-1970”, Paul Hogben and Judith O’Callaghan, NewSouth Publishing, ISBN 9781742233826 (pback), 9781742246802 (ePDF).<br /><br />You could write a thesis on on the topics discussed in these few pages. For example the idea in designing open spaces and architectural features to engage the shopper, a visual 'Disney Land' seems to have been gone in today's Roselands or in fact today's shopping centre designs. <br /><br />In an earlier post, the bottom line of removing or not incorporating open spaces means that potential rental revenue could not be generated. However the feeling of community, watching those shows is missing.<br /><br />Regards<br />Anthony of Belfield, LLB(UNSW)(2012) of Belfield Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-74909577833398761972017-02-20T15:31:55.076+11:002017-02-20T15:31:55.076+11:00Dear Alice,
I may have made a mistake in referenc...Dear Alice, <br />I may have made a mistake in reference to directing the viewer in viewing the 'open court' behind the "Raindrop Fountain". I referred to the staircase where people could view the 'open court' and the glass panels of the "Viking Restaurant". I should have referred to the left of the photo, not the right. The right of the photo was a walkway that included a flower shop and a travel bureau.<br />My apologies.<br />Regards<br />Anthony P, LLB(UNSW)(2012) of BelfieldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-67085197443449448172017-01-02T08:53:17.534+11:002017-01-02T08:53:17.534+11:00I have very vivid memories of Roselands as a kid. ...I have very vivid memories of Roselands as a kid. Catching the 8 am bus from Bardwell Park direct to Roselands every Saturday morning - on my own or with my cousin. I'd spend hours there, especially in the record store or at the raindrop fountain, where ironically I later performed there on a few occasions. The first dancing competition in the area outside the complex near the bus stops, put on by 2SM at the time. A makeshift stage set up with kids picked from the audience to dance. Hysterical but magical memories. I managed to get to the final where the song we had to dance to was a shocker. It was 'Goin up the Country'by Canned Heat. Then in late 70's entered the disco dance competition at the Raindrop fountain. My father took grainy photos from the second level staircase looking down on the fountain. I still remember the outfit I had on, dancing to the Jackson 5. And later after becoming a dancer, performing with a host of celebrities of the time at the Raindrop Fountain including Deborah Gray, Johhny Farnham and the dance team from Saturday Night Fever and Thank God It's Friday TV show we were part of - my dance partner and I danced the Robot, dancing to The Dancin' Machine'J5 - we were dressed as robots in black lycra body suits with huge white afro wigs and silver boots and silver logos, the costumes of which I made myself. I used to have wonderful photos of these in my folio book, but it went missing and disappeared for good in 1990. I am still distraught over losing all those magnificent original photos. I loved the Chinese mini store in a corner of the 1st floor between the staircase which had beautiful pieces made of cork and other wonderous Chinese oddities. I remember I was obsessed with the Harlem Globe Trotters and on their first trip to Australia were performing at Roselands one Saturday afternoon - in the car park!!!! There was no where else they could put them. Hysterical. I made my dad take me and I got to meet and 'play' with them. I was about 12. I was in awe. And the jewellery store on the right hand side of the entrance as you entered Roselands. I would gaze in their for ages, wishing I could buy something in my early years. Many wonderful hours spent at Christmas shopping for my family. Yes, great memories of Roselands always will be with me. Danielle Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070642919436662061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-22327731360999225762016-12-02T20:17:47.051+11:002016-12-02T20:17:47.051+11:00If you wish to get a copy of the cool Roselands &q...If you wish to get a copy of the cool Roselands "We Love You" Red Flexi disc..there is one currently for sale on EBay..looks like its in pretty good nick..<br />Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=222333073026Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-24647213361564270492016-06-28T09:17:12.493+10:002016-06-28T09:17:12.493+10:00Hi Alice, Thank you so much for the memories. We l...Hi Alice, Thank you so much for the memories. We lived in Fenwick Ave, right near the pool. I remember before the pool opened, our Dad snuck us in for a first swim. I remember the first Thursday night late night shopping, Roselands was packed. If anyone remembers the Sharpies from the 70's,they were all over that night. I remember the Town Hall Sharps leader - named Sparrow haha made a grand entrance. Roselands had fans from even the weirdest peeps it seems :) My Mum ran the Nut Shop which was located under the stairs opposite the escalators, then it moved opposite the chicken shop and Jimmy's Kitchen. I used to work there on Thursday night's and Saturday's for years. I remember seeing a show at the Raindrop Fountain one Christmas - it was a group from Hawaii - one of the dancers called Brother Hohu was very sweet and friendly to us. He even corresponded with my sister after they returned home. There were also lots of fashion shows at the Raindrop and I remember Johnny Farnham, Jame Redfern and others. The Christmas Parade was also a favourite. The Carnival Rooftop, Four Corners were our regular hangouts. Favourite shops were the record store on the first floor and the pet shop on the top floor. Really enjoyed reading all of the posts :)Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-64101710961046968172015-11-21T09:34:44.338+11:002015-11-21T09:34:44.338+11:00Hi Alice, I really enjoyed reading your article an...Hi Alice, I really enjoyed reading your article and follow up comments. Like so many others the childhood memories came flooding back. I grew up in Hurstville, and was frequently at Roselands with my family. I was born the same month that Roselands opened back in '65 and have always felt a connection for that reason. Most things have been mentioned, but I also remember seeing Joe the Gadget Man there, doing a promotional show probably at Nock & Kirbys. Christmas time brings the strongest memories. The walk through the Grace Brother's Christmas diorama's were like being transported to magical place for a little kid (similar feel to the old River caves at Luna Park). As other's have mentioned, I'd really love to see a photo of the giant Santa they used to put into place through the main entry sign on the KGR entrance. The Roselands page on Facebook were going to search their archives but no result yet :)Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221028294801428328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-54341353726039610872015-10-14T14:37:59.382+11:002015-10-14T14:37:59.382+11:00Welcome back, Anthony. That is a good explanation ...Welcome back, Anthony. That is a good explanation of why public spaces in malls have chnaged over the years. I am not a local anymore but am glad to hear that Roselands may be getting a cinema back. Like you I have vivid memories of the Raindrop Fountain once it was past its prime with those gooey droplets running down the nylon strips. There was a short lived replacement up in the food court as I recall. I wonder how long the centre will continue to have such vast 'paddocks' of space around it? Last time I visited the adjoining Canterbury area apartment blocks were under construction on almost every possible site.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439971686873530051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-30239489148802252082015-10-13T23:40:21.593+11:002015-10-13T23:40:21.593+11:00Dear Alice,
A couple of points.
(1) Anonymous, Oct...Dear Alice,<br />A couple of points.<br />(1) Anonymous, October 12, 2015 at 11:26PM mentioned the various acts. I have seen an old newspaper advertisement on the web for the "Beach Boys" appearing at Roselands. I recall Normie Rowe, Jamie Redfern and Johnny Young performing at the Raindrop fountain. Personally, in 1973, I was a year 4 student at St Michael's Belfield. The school's 4th, 5th and 6th classes performed Christmas Carols on stage at the Raindrop fountain. At the conclusion of the performance every student received an ice-cream cone from "Mr Whippy" located on the lower ground floor between "Bob Pollard" discount store and the "Igloo" delicatessen and the staircase. The staircase was replaced by hyrdraulic lifts.<br />(2) The "Raindrop" fountain, as I recall before it was dismantled for renovations was not functioning for many years. When it was functioning, you could see the drops slowing dripping down the nylon strings.<br />(3) I stand corrected, I regret to say, that I doubt that we will never see the return of an 'open space' with architectural feature such as the "Raindrop" fountain in any future developments. According to the Roselands website, future development will include increasing the number of department stores and specialty shops. It will however, see the return of a cinema multiplex instead of the "Theatre Beautiful"/"Cinema Beautiful". Most likely with larger screens, better sound systems and more comfortable seating. <br />(4) If you think about the renovations made to the complex in the 1990s, the open space was two floors. That was empty space not return revenue to the landlord. That empty space was considerable in potential floorspace. This is a trend you will find in many shopping centres. For example, the former Westfield shopping centre at Burwood, 1966-1998, had a large open space. Remember the silver balloons suspended in the air by air? The new Westfield at Burwood (1999 onwards) does not have any open space for large concerts. Perhaps Roselands does have a much reduced 'performance space' in the food court and does cater for smaller childrens' concerts during the school holidays. In the end, the days of shopping malls REGULARLY attracting big acts to its premises are over. When the 'numbers are crunched' attracting such acts may not be that economical.<br /><br />Anthony P of Belfield, LLB(UNSW)2012<br />PS I have contributed before to this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-88998819400411134902015-10-12T23:26:04.396+11:002015-10-12T23:26:04.396+11:00I was wondering what famous acts or events people ...I was wondering what famous acts or events people remember at Roselands. Some acts have already been mentioned. I remember Leo Sayer, Marty Rhone, Tina Arena, Margaret Urlich and Tom Baker (Doctor Who). I think also Tiny Tim appeared at the Raindrop Fountain stage. Can anyone add to the list. Roselands was a complete shopping and entertainment destination/ I wish the current management would recreate some of the magic and return some of the fantastic features such as the roof top area and the rain drop fountain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000393826816432988.post-85159508439426272842015-06-29T11:24:13.998+10:002015-06-29T11:24:13.998+10:00That is a fantastic, photograph, Mark, Roselands c...That is a fantastic, photograph, Mark, Roselands ceratinly had an eclectic decor. It would be both surprising and delightful if that piece of art work still existed. Good luck with your quest.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439971686873530051noreply@blogger.com