In October 2018 the ‘Malachi Revival’ weekend of events saw the Malachi Gilmore Hall revive its golden age for two days. Seven hundred attendances from the Oberon community and beyond filled the venue, and all ages enthusiastically joined together in six events across the weekend

Each event was created to relive the way the Hall was used from 1937 to 1977. The two screenings of films were extremely well attended with families filling the Hall to watch “Sing!” and the adults later enjoying the riotously funny “Hercules Returns”.

Below is the wrap-up video of the weekend…  and click here to watch the “Malachi Memories” – two minute short films of Heritage tales, that were shot on the Saturday morning.

The Malachi Supper Club Revival was a classy event with the Brad Child Swingtet providing a wonderful opportunity for dancing, and people looked fantastic in their vintage glamour.

The Sunday Long Lunch was a collaborative affair with guests enjoying an Italianate feast provided by the Universal Eatery, the Long Arm Café, and the Hungry Hare, and were entertained by storytelling of many people who remember the heyday of the Malachi.

The charming musical entertainment and dancing at the Queens and Princesses Afternoon Tea along with a delicious selection from the Oberon Bakehouse was enjoyed by all who attended.

The weekend was hosted by heritage architects and Art Deco fanatics ‘Darcy Cheesewright and Millicent Hardbottle, who engaged visitors to the Malachi with educative talks about the architectural interests in Oberon.

The Malachi Revival was a Community Heritage Project, having received funding from the NSW State Government through the Heritage Council.