Friday, April 17, 2009

Roller Disco - Hindmarsh Rollodrome

Rollermania had become the rage in Australia in 1978. Built at a cost of $350,000 the rink was constructed on the old Europa Theatre site at 4 Milner Street, Hidmarsh which had been destroyed through fire. Thanks to Mark Watson and Graham Madder, the centre was at the forefront of Disco entertainment and was licensed to cater for over 900 patrons.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    love it :) look at the 6 digit phone number

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I worked there as a "ROLLERCOACH" for many years
    - great job, great staff, great place.
    - sadly no skating rinks like this now in Adelaide

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    1. AnonymousMay 9, 2017 at 12:16 PM

      Hi, my mum is researching rollerskating history in Adelaide. Would it be possible tocontact you for some more information please? Karen

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    2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2021 at 12:50 PM

      I managed this centre

      Mark Watson
      0422030447

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    3. AnonymousMay 1, 2022 at 9:53 PM

      Dose anyone remember big Joe that was a worker there some called him roller wog

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    4. AnonymousJune 7, 2023 at 2:36 PM

      Yeah that was me Joe Pilegi. Let me know if there is ever a reunion. jomaju59@gmail.com

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  3. AnonymousMarch 15, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I recently caught up with some friends from over 30 years ago who were my roller skating buddies. What memories I have of a great time in my life. Hindmarsh Roller drome was my first skating rink before moving onto BaySkate Glenelg then Downtown. If I could turn back time this is the time I would go to. Fabulous rink, great music, the best spiders. My only wish is to have a proper skating rink now. I loved you Hindmarsh.

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    1. AnonymousOctober 16, 2019 at 12:11 AM

      Omg me too

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    2. UnknownAugust 25, 2020 at 7:35 PM

      Im trying to research and find original hindmarsh speed skaters my dad john was the coach.
      Speed skating rink was our home 5 days a week. I was only 7 when my dads life passed by my eyes but i remember skating so well. My brother was 12. Who was a champion like us.. let me know.. anyone have any photos please...
      Bec

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    3. AnonymousJune 7, 2023 at 2:47 PM

      I worked there as a roller skate marshal from the opening till it changed over to spinners

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    4. AnonymousJuly 19, 2023 at 9:24 PM

      Wow I worked there best job I ever had as a rolkercoach. Still got the overalls and hat

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2022 at 9:56 PM

    Hindmarsh roller drome was the best dose anyone remember the all-night skating lock in god I miss it

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  5. AnonymousMay 1, 2022 at 9:59 PM

    Graham the manager went on to be a cop at Christie's great blokes mark and Graham

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  6. AnonymousMay 29, 2022 at 2:24 PM

    Met my now husband there 40 years ago.. great memories

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