The front entrance of Stardust Hotel under construction, Cabramatta NSW, 1961

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DateBetween 27th November 1961 and 4th December 1961Date KnownYear onlyDescriptionThe Stardust Hotel was officially opened on 5th December 1961. The Biz reported that there was a gala ceremony attended by Parliamentarians, civic leaders, and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

The lounge of the hotel, which can accommodates 1000 people was the biggest in the State in 1961.

The £220,000 Hotel/Motel project, which comprise of 10 motel accommodation units (built at the rear of the hotel); each unit had its own bathroom, toilet and bedroom.

The Manager of the Stardust Hotel-Motel was Mr. Jim Moore. PhotographerUnknownGeolocation^[1]84 Broomfield St, CabramattaNotesGuests at the opening ceremony included Mayor Ald. V.H. Wenban, Mr Peter Medich (hotel owner), T. Kilgariff (architect), Ald. Calabro, Mr Lou Medich, Mr N.J. Mannix (Minister of Justice), Mr J. Moore (manager) and Mr Roy Brian (another motel owner).

This image is published in The Biz newspaper, 6th December 1961, page 8. However, it does not confirm the exact date the photograph was taken. Caption below images says: "Despite torrential rain in Cabramatta late last week workmen from Fairfield Council and private enterprise teamed together to have the ultra-modern Stardust Hotel-motel
completed for yesterday's official opening."External Link£220,000 HOTEL-MOTEL OPENEDProgress Despite The Rain

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Image ColourBlack & WhiteTypePrintDigital FormatTIFF : 26 MBOriginal Print AvailableNoAccessDigital access onlyCopyrightPartial restrictionCopyright Owner(s)Fairfield City CouncilAcknowledgementThe Biz

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