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CENTREFOLD NIGHTCLUB

In 1975, Geoffrey Edelsten established a nightclub which he called "Centrefold".� It was located in the heart of Sydney's entertainment district.� The site had previously been a licensed club.� It was the largest club of its type in Sydney, and could accommodate more than 2,000 people.

The Club consisted of three floors, in addition to a ground floor reception.� On the first floor was a theatre restaurant and provided live Australian productions served with dinner.� On the second floor was the showroom where top international acts of the time starred, whilst an a-la-carte restaurant provided cuisine from leading chefs.

Hit makers, such as the Stylistics, Billy Jean Bodine, George McCrae, and many others, performed.� It was the place to be - visitors and patrons included the Australian A-list, along with a continuous stream of international stars including ABBA.

On the top floor was a penthouse private club to which people clamoured to be invited.

On the grounds of fire exits, the authorities opposed the granting of a liquor licence, despite the premises being previously licensed.�� It was here that Edelsten was subject to his first extortion threats when substantial payments were demanded to provide warning of police raids.� The club continued trading whilst conducting appeals, but the logistics of supplying liquor bought from retail suppliers, and on-selling, were onerous and unduly expensive.� After one year the club was closed.



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