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Luna Park Sydney (originally Luna Park Milsons Point, now formally Sydney's Luna Park) is a historical amusement park, located on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, Australia. The heritage-listed park first opened in 1935, and is open for business as of 2007, but over its 70-year history, the park has experienced multiple closures, changes of ownership, legal battles, and community action in both support of and opposition to Luna Park's operation. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2288x1712, 727 KB) Sumari Luna Park, Sydney, Australia Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Sydney Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Milsons Point juts into Sydney Harbour from the northern side. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4. ... Milsons Point juts into Sydney Harbour from the northern side. ... is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... Luna Park is originally the name of the second major amusement park at Coney Island, named for the spaceship in the Buffalo, New York Worlds Fair ride A Trip to the Moon. Luna Park is the name of several amusement parks: Luna Park, Budapest Luna Park, Coney Island Luna... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge located on Port Jackson Port Jackson is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia, also known as Sydney Harbour and is the largest natural harbour in the world. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Luna Park Sydney is now the premier theme park in Sydney (as well as New South Wales as a whole), after the demise of Fantasy Glades, Sega World, and Wonderland. The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4. ... Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Motto(s): Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 50 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004... Fantasy Glades was a small theme park which operated until April 28, 2002 in the town of Port Macquarie New South Wales, Australia [1]. The park operated for 35 years in its rainforest setting, catering to a child-friendly clientele. ... Sega World Sydney was an indoor high-tech amusement park that operated for almost four years, in Sydney, Australia. ... Wonderland Sydney was a theme park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...

History

Beginnings

The location of Luna Park was formerly occupied by a series of workshops, cranes, and railway sidings used to provide for the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When the Harbour Bridge was completed in 1932, North Sydney Council opened applications for tenders to develop the site. At the same time, Herman Phillips, David Atkins, and Ted "Hoppy" Hopkins, the minds behind Luna Park Glenelg in South Australia, began to search for a location to establish a new Luna Park, due to difficulties with Glenelg Council and local residents.^[1] A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. ... A siding, in general rail terminology, refers to a section of rail used to store stationary rolling stock perhaps whilst it is loaded or unloaded, or alternatively, a short length of rail that provides access to and from factories, mines, quarries, wharves, etc. ... The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the main crossing of Sydney Harbour carrying rail, vehicular, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. ... North Sydney Council is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 11 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $59,819 (5th) - Product per capita $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006) - Population 1,558,200 (5th) - Density 1. ...

Despite initial resistance from North Sydney Council towards the idea of an amusement park, Herman Phillips won the tender for use of the former construction site in March, 1935. Immediately after this, Luna Park Glenelg was placed in voluntary liquidation.^[1] The rides from Glenelg were purchased by Phillips and his fellow directors, dismantled, transported to Sydney, and reassembled at the Milsons Point site over a three month period.^[1] The construction and reassembly cost £60,000, and employed almost 1,000 engineers, structural workers, fitters, and artists, led by Hoppy and Arthur "Art" Barton.^[2] Milsons Point juts into Sydney Harbour from the northern side. ...

Early years

Luna Park first opened to the public on October 4, 1935, to almost immediate success.^[3]^[4] After a successful opening season, the park closed down for the winter months (a process which was repeated until 1972).^[4] During the closed season, rides were overhauled and repainted, and new rides and attractions were added, to provide the impression to patrons that the park had changed during the three month closures.^[4] is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ...

During the Second World War, Luna Park was a magnet for servicemen; both those treating their girlfriend to a night out, and those looking to meet someone.^[5] The park's external lights were 'browned out' in case of a Japanese sneak attack on Sydney, the neon lights were disconnected, and non-essential uses of electricity (primarily for ride facades) were curtailed.^[5] The influx of servicemen drew prostitutes to the area,^[6] and large-scale brawls were a common occurrence - usually between Australian home defence troops and American sailors on shore leave.^[7] Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... This article is about a military rank. ... Prostitution is the sale of sexual services (typically manual stimulation, oral sex, sexual intercourse, or anal sex) for cash or other kind of return, generally indiscriminately with many persons. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...

In the early 1950s, numerous changes and additions were made to Luna Park. Atkins and Hopkins went on a world tour, bringing back new ride designs and amusements from amusement parks in the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, and Britain. The Rotor was constructed and installed, and became the stage of many stunts.^[8] Arthur Barton redesigned and reconstructed the enormous face over the park's entrance, which had begun to sag and distort.^[8] (This design of the Face was based on illustrations of Old King Cole, and was the basis for the current incarnation of the Face).^[8] A mothballed submarine (K12) was acquired from the Dutch Navy, and was used as both an attraction and a backup power supply for the Park's rides.^[9] Old King Cole, according to William Wallace Denslow For other uses of King Cole, see King Cole (disambiguation). ... USS Virginia, a Virginia-class nuclear attack (SSN) submarine Alvin in 1978, a year after first exploring hydrothermal vents. ... Royal Netherlands Navy Jack The Koninklijke Marine (Royal Netherlands Navy ) is the navy of the Netherlands. ...

Post-War decline

The increasing availability of television and motor cars in the early 1960s offered the public significant entertainment alternatives.^[10] Despite efforts by Hopkins (at that point Park Manager) to maintain public interest throughout the late 1950s and 1960s, including the installation of the Wild Mouse and hiring of go-go girls, the park and the remaining six years of its lease were sold in 1969.^[11] Car redirects here. ...

A consortium named World Trade Centre Pty Ltd purchased the site and lease for $750,000.^[12] Hopkins and Barton, the last of the 'original showmen' that had built, run, and maintained the park, retired in 1970, leaving the park in the hands of the purchasing consortium.^[12] Soon after this, World Trade Centre Pty Ltd applied to construct a $50 million international trade centre on the Luna Park site, consisting of seven high-rise buildings, 929 thousand square metres of exhibition space, and a heliport.^[13] This plan was rejected by the New South Wales government, and after a reshuffle within the consortium, the decision was made to continue operation as an amusement park.^[13] World trade centers or world trade centres (usually abbreviated WTC) arose in the United States and Japan in the 1970s, spearheaded by New York Citys World Trade Center. ... The form of the Government of New South Wales is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1856, although it has been amended many times since then. ...

Over the next few years, the new managers scrapped several of the old rides, replacing them with new, American-designed thrill rides.^[14] After consultation with Hanna-Barbera, Luna Park's slogan was temporarily changed from "Just for Fun" to "The Place where Happiness is".^[14] Another result of the consultation was the creation of a short-lived park mascot, 'Luna Bear - the Space Age Koala'.^[14] The park was opened year-round in 1972, removing the valuable overhaul and maintenance period for the rides.^[15] When Luna Park's lease expired in 1975, the directors went into negotiation with the New South Wales government to renew the lease.^[16] However, when Neville Wran became State Premier in 1976 the negotiations ground to a halt. The park was allowed to continue operating.^[16] Cartoon Network Studios, formerly known as Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... For the drawing program, see KoalaPad/Painter. ... Neville Kenneth Wran AC QC (born October 11, 1926) was the Premier of New South Wales from 1976 until 1986. ...

On April 16, 1979, 13 people were injured on the Big Dipper. A steel runner had come loose, halting one of the three rollercoaster trains. The following train rammed the stationary one, causing the injuries.^[16] is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Roller coaster train comprised of 5 cars. ...

Ghost Train tragedy

Tragedy struck on June 9, 1979, when the park's Ghost Train caught fire.^[17] Because the ride was understaffed and the park's fire hose system did not adequately cover the ride, the fire quickly spread and destroyed the entire ride.^[17] Searches of the charred rubble revealed the bodies of six children and one adult.^[17] The park shut down.^[17] Luna Park Sydneys Ghost Train was designed and constructed in 1931 at Luna Park Glenelg. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ...

A coronial inquest was conducted by the NSW government.^[17] It was unable to establish the cause of the fire, but concluded that Luna Park's managers and operators had failed in their duty of care towards the Park's patrons.^[17] A coroner is either the presiding officer of a special court, a medical officer, or an officer of law responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances. ... An inquest is a formal process of state investigation. ... In tort law, a duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they exercise a reasonable standard of care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others. ...

The NSW government called for tenders at the end of July 1979.^[18] Two rounds of tenders failed to produce a satisfactory result for both the government and the applicants.^[19] A third round of tenders was called for in March 1980.^[20] As these tenders were being considered, 'Friends of Luna Park', a group founded by former and current Luna Park artists and concerned citizens, organised a "Save Luna Park" protest march from the Opera House to the Face.^[20] This was followed by a free concert headlined by Mental As Anything to promote awareness of the Park's plight.^[20] One of the results of this was the listing of the Luna Park Face as an item of national heritage by the National Trust of Australia, with the rest of Luna Park given a 'recorded' classification.^[20] The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Mental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have produced many innovative music videos. ... The National Trust of Australia is a community-based, non-government organisation, committed to promoting and conserving Australias indigenous, natural and historic heritage through its advocacy work and its custodianship of heritage places and objects. ...

Harbourside

Australian Amusements Associates won the tender in September 1980, and took over administration of the site in early June 1981.^[21] On May 31 and June 1, an auction was held to sell everything in the park that could be removed.^[22] Two days later, everything that hadn't been sold (with the exception of the Face, Crystal Palace, and Coney Island) was bulldozed to the ground and burnt.^[22] The park was rebuilt by Australian Amusements, following design advice from Texas-based LARC International.^[22] is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallasâ€“Fort Worth Metroplex Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ...

Harbourside Amusement Park opened in April 1982 (the change in name caused by a dispute between the current and previous owners, preventing use of the Luna Park name until August of that year).^[23] The park ran until 1988. During this six year period, the Face was removed from the entry gates on two occasions, the owners of Harbourside butted heads twice with the Department of Public Works, and one director was the subject of an inquiry by the Corporate Affairs Commission.^[24] The park was closed on 10 April 1988, when the directors were presented with reports from independent engineers stating that several rides in the park had to be shut down for "renovations and repairs".^[25]

In November 1988, Harbourside's lease was transferred to Luna Park Investments Pty Ltd.^[25] A year later, after no efforts had been made to repair and reopen Luna Park, and several submissions to replace most or all of the amusement park with high-rise apartment blocks and hotels, the New South Wales State Government issued an ultimatum - open Luna Park by June 1, 1990, or lose the lease.^[26] Despite this ultimatum, Luna Park Investments did a minimum to prepare the site. Rides were moved around, repainted, and renamed, to give the appearance that the new owners were trying to make an effort.^[27] The directors kept putting forward excuses to try and gain an extension, even going so far as to declare a union ban on their own site.^[27] Four days after the government ultimatum passed, the lease was terminated and the Luna Park Reserve Trust was established.^[27] Soon after this, the National Heritage Trust added several buildings on the site to its list of protected structures. is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... A trade union or labor union is a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment. ...

On 12 October 1990, the "Luna Park Site Act 1990" was gazetted, although the Act had been used prior to this to terminate Harbourside's lease and establish the Luna Park Reserve Trust.^[27] The Act was intended to protect the site of the park, dedicating it for amusement and public recreation.^[27] This act made Luna Park one of only two amusement parks worldwide to be protected by government legislation, the other being Denmark's Tivoli Gardens.^[28] A british term for announcing something such as defining the borders of a park reserve. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. ...

A new beginning

In 1991, the first two stages of the three-stage redevelopment and restoration plan for Luna Park was given the green light, with $25 million granted by the Open Space and Heritage Fund towards the project.^[29] The third stage, involving the demolition of sections of the old North Shore Line (in use as a holding area for trains outside peak hour since 1932) and construction of parkland, an ampitheatre, art gallery, and museum, was not approved.^[30] The actual construction plans were approved by North Sydney Council in August 1992, with Ted Hopkins also supporting the plans shown to him.^[30] A North Shore Line train crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. ... North Sydney Council is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...

During the reconstruction, there was vocal opposition from a number of residents and companies, on a variety of issues.^[31] The main points of opposition were the noise levels of the park after opening, and the installation of a 40 metre tall steel roller coaster (to be named the Big Dipper after the original).^[32] The Environmental Protection Authority approved the construction of the new Big Dipper, on the condition that the Trust abided by strict noise control guidelines and covered the cost of soundproofing for any residents affected by excessive noise.^[32] In addition, North Sydney Council imposed a series of times when the roller coaster could not operate.^[32] Noise pollution (or environmental noise in technical venues) is displeasing human or machine created sound that disrupts the environment. ... The Dueling Dragons, the worlds only Dueling Steel-Inverted roller coaster located at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida. ... Soundproofing is any means of to reducing the intensity of sound with respect to a specified source and receptor. ...

Luna Park reopened in January 1995. In the months that followed, the park was affected by poor weather conditions, causing lower than predicted attendance.^[33] Legal claims against the operation of the park and roller coaster were filed by some local residents, and backed up by business figures whose tenders for the redevelopment had not been accepted.^[33] The newly-elected Carr State Government put the park's long-term viability in doubt; first removing the government guarantee of a $14 million loan to the Trust, then dissolving the Trust's board of directors and appointing an administrator. The park was forced to close again on February 14, 1996.^[34] Robert John Carr (born 28 September 1947), Australian politician, was Premier of New South Wales from 25 March 1995 to 3 August 2005. ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

Metro Edgley

Although the government said at the time of closure that submissions to utilise the Luna Park site would not be considered, several groups made public their ideas about how the park could be altered and run to satisfy the majority.^[35] There was also 'grass roots support' for the reopening of Luna Park; one example of this was the collection of a 5,000 signature petition supporting the reopening of the park by a pair of high school students.^[35] In June 1997, the New South Wales Government presented four development proposals to the public.^[36] After a month of public viewing and comment, a 'diverse-use' plan, encompassing rides and amusements, restaurants, cafés, and function capacity was announced as the 'winning' proposal.^[36] Tenders were called for in February 1998, and 20 proposals were submitted, with eight of these selected for further consideration.^[36] Look up Petition in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

It wasn't until July 1999 that the results of the tendering process were made public.^[37] Metro Edgley Group was awarded the tender.^[37] Further consultation with North Sydney Council brought the development to a standstill, with the Council and the directors of Metro Edgley clashing over several aspects of the proposed redevelopment.^[38] A revised proposal was submitted in early 2000, but this was not cleared by the Council until 2002.^[39] On top of this, specific applications had to be lodged for each element of the plan, each of which in turn would require community consultation. The development eventually began in 2003.^[40]

During the long decision-making and approval process, Luna Park was permitted to open for several charity-organised events, including for Variety Club and the Spastic Centre.^[41] The park was also allowed to operate selected weekends and school holidays in late 2000 and early 2001, under strict, court-appointed conditions.^[41] Variety, the Childrens Charity was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1927 when a group of 11 men involved in show business set up a social club which they named the Variety Club. On Christmas Eve 1928 a small baby was left on the steps of a movie... Spasticity is a disorder of the bodys motor system in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. ...

Redevelopment to today

The redevelopment and restoration of Luna Park was conducted over 14 months.^[42] The rides were removed, restored, and in some cases upgraded to comply with modern safety standards.^[42] Crystal Palace was redesigned with several modular function rooms, the largest of which took up the entire lower floor.^[42] A 2,000 seat multipurpose auditorium, the Big Top, was constructed.^[42]

Luna Park re-opened on April 4, 2004.^[43] Despite rain and low temperatures, several thousand people attended the opening day, many enjoying the opportunity to indulge in nostalgia.^[43] Within two months, the total attendance figure reached 200,000.^[43] is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... One may feel nostalgic for the familiar routine of school, conveniently forgetting the painful experiences such as bullying. ...

Multiplex Facilities Management became involved with Luna Park sometime after its opening, providing ride and infrastructure maintenance and capital replenishment.^[44] Multiplex is a large Australian based group of property and construction companies notable for its involvement in some significant construction projects. ...

In June 2007, legal action by a group of seven Milsons Point residents and one developer against Luna Park entered court.^[45]The residents and developer were suing for over $20 million in damages, as well as to have the Ranger and Spider amusement rides shut down permanently.^[45] The residents are claiming misleading conduct by the park, as the Maloney's Corner area was marked as a childrens area on the development plans, although the two thrill rides were also installed.^[45]

As of 2007, Sydney's Luna Park is open and operating, having celebrated its 70th anniversary in October 2005. After the closure of Wonderland Sydney in April 2004, Luna Park became the largest amusement park in New South Wales. Wonderland Sydney was a theme park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...

Park Layout

The Face

Based on the enormous smiling faces at Luna Park St Kilda and Steeplechase Park in the United States, Luna Park's 9 metre wide smiling Face, as well as its flanking towers, have presided over the main entrance for almost all of the park's 70-year history. There have been eight distinct Faces during this period (1935, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1950, 1973, 1982, 1994). The seventh Face was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in May 1994.^[31] The eighth and current Face, completed in 1994 and carved from polyurethane, is based on Arthur Barton's 1950s "Old King Cole" version. Melbournes Luna Park, St Kilda Luna Park is an amusement park located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. ... Steeplechase Park was an amusement park at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City from 1897 to 1964. ... Powerhouse entry The Powerhouse Museum is Sydneys museum of science and technology. ... A polyurethane is any polymer consisting of a chain of organic units joined by urethane links. ... Old King Cole, according to William Wallace Denslow For other uses of King Cole, see King Cole (disambiguation). ...

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Midway

Stretching from the Face to Coney Island, the Midway has always been the main thoroughfare of Luna Park. The Midway, as it has always done, allows access throughout the main section of the park. It is the focus of many activities and amusements, and provides access to the Crystal Palace, Big Top, and Coney Island, along with the majority of Luna Park's permanent rides.

Crystal Palace

Beginning life in 1935 as a dodgem hall and office space, the Crystal Palace has seen many uses over the past seventy years, including as a dance hall, a BMX track, a games arcade, and a restaurant and bar. Bumper car at a small town fair Bumper car is the generic name for a type of flat ride consisting of several small electric cars that draw their power from an overhead grid, which is turned off by the operator at the end of a session. ... A BMX Race. ...

Since the 2004 reopening, Crystal Palace has been host to four of the seven rooms used by Luna Park's functions business. The main room stretches across the entire lower floor of Crystal Palace, and is often used for wedding receptions and other large social functions. The Midway-facing exterior of the building is host to numerous sideshow games, such as laughing clowns.

Big Top

Constructed during the 2003 redevelopment on the site of the Ghost Train,^[43] the Big Top (originally to be named the Luna Circus) is a fully licensed, multipurpose venue capable of seating 2,000 people (this capacity can increase to 3,000 for standing-only concerts). The modular design of the stage and seating allows the entire venue to be easily reconfigured to suit events such as concerts, large functions, and exhibitions. In addition, the concrete building is heavily soundproofed to cut down on noise pollution.

The Big Top has been host to numerous large events, including the first MTV Australia Video Music Awards, the 2007 Jack Awards and the main stages for the recurring Come Together Music Festival. The MTV Australia Video Music Awards started in 2005 and is Australias first awards show to celebrate both local and international acts. ... The Jack Awards are a set of popularly-voted Australian music awards, sponsored by Tennessee whiskey company Jack Daniels. ... Come Together is an Australian music festival which has been held three times at Luna Park, Sydney. ...

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Coney Island

First constructed in 1935, Coney Island - Funnyland is the only operating example of a 1930s funhouse left in the world. Although some changes have been made over the years, the layout is almost identical to when Luna Park opened in 1935. The design was based on funhouses in Europe and the United States, and contains rotating barrels, moving platforms, large slides, and arcade games. Lost City - a large travelling funhouse that unpacks from two articulated trailers. ...

Today's Coney Island is also host to the restored artworks of Arthur Barton, along with photographs and memorabilia spanning Luna Park's 70-year history. The slides and amusements are the same ones first used in 1935, but modified to meet modern safety standards. The amusements were saved from the 1981 demolition by the 'Friends of Luna Park' action group, who purchased them for $9,200, on the condition that they remain in the heritage-listed building.^[22]

Maloney's Corner

Named after Tony Maloney, a long-time Luna Park employee,^[46] Maloney's Corner was built on land purchased from the New South Wales government and the State Rail Authority during the 1994 development, so that supports for the Big Dipper could be built. During the 2003 redevelopment, this area was paved over and the Kids Rides, Ranger, and Spider were relocated here from the Midway, to provide room for other developments. In addition, temporary rides hired by Luna Park for use during peak periods (such as school holidays) are set up in this area. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 1108 KB)Photograph displaying Maloneys Corner, an area of Luna Park Sydney. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 1108 KB)Photograph displaying Maloneys Corner, an area of Luna Park Sydney. ... Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) is a wholly owned corporation of the government of New South Wales, Australia. ...

Rides

Current rides

This is a list of all rides in operation at Luna Park as of 2007:^[47] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 965 KB)Photograph displaying the Wild Mouse, a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Luna Park Sydney. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 965 KB)Photograph displaying the Wild Mouse, a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Luna Park Sydney. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Previous rides of note

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Appearances in film and television

Luna Park Sydney has been used as a filming location for sections of several works of film and television. In 1956, the entire park was used for Leslie Norman's film adaptation of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, based on the play by Ray Lawler.^[48] Also, during this decade, sequences were filmed for the Six O'Clock Rock and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo television series'.^[48] Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is a pioneering Australian play written by Ray Lawler and first performed at the Russell Street Theatre, in Melbourne, Australia on November 28, 1955. ... Raymond Evenor Lawler (1921 - ), born Footscray, Victoria, Australia was an influential Australian actor, dramatist and producer. ... 6 Oclock Rock was an Australian Rock and Roll television show which showed on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation network from February 1959 to 1962 and was broadcast at 6PM on Saturday nights. ... (DVD cover) Skippy the Bush Kangaroo was a popular Australian television series for children produced from 1966 to 1968. ...

In 1976, television soap opera Number 96 had several characters, Dorrie and Herb Evans (Pat McDonald and Ron Shand), Flo Patterson (Bunney Brooke) and "Junior" Winthrop (Curt Jansen), visit the park, including scenes of them in Coney Island, eating fairy floss, and riding on the Big Dipper and the Topsy-Turvy House. This footage has been preserved in Number 96: And They Said It Wouldn't Last, a bonus feature on the DVD release of the feature film version of the show, Number 96: 2 disc Collector's Edition (Umbrella, 2006). For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... Number 96 was a revolutionary Australian daily soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. ... Pat McDonald (1 August 1922 - 10 March 1990) was an Australian actress best known for two long-running soap opera roles. ... Ron Shand as Herbert Evans in Number 96. ... L to R: Bunney Brooke as Flo, Dina Mann as Debbie, Sheila Kennelly as Norma, Frances Hargreaves as Marilyn, and Pat McDonald as Dorrie in the final episode of Number 96. ... Cotton Candy (also known as candy floss or fairy floss) is a form of spun sugar that is produced in a special machine and sold at fairs. ... Number 96 was a revolutionary Australian daily soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. ... Number 96 was a revolutionary Australian daily soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. ...

Following the 1996 closure of the park, Luna Park (in particular the Big Dipper) was used for a section of Our Lips Are Sealed starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The "memory sequences" in Farscape episode Infinite Possibilities Part I: Daedalus Demands were filmed at a point between the 1996 closure and the 2001 removal of the Big Dipper. During this time, the documentary Spirits of the Carnival - The Quest for Fun was filmed about the history of Luna Parks in general, and Luna Park Sydney specifically.^[49] Big Dipper is the name associated with roller coasters operated by Luna Park Sydney. ... DVD Cover Our Lips Are Sealed is a 2000 direct-to-video film featuring Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen. ... Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen (both born June 13, 1986) are American actresses, best known for playing the role of Michelle Tanner on the sitcom Full House. ... Farscape (1999â€“2003) is a science fiction television series, featuring a present-day astronaut who accidentally travels through a wormhole to a distant part of the galaxy. ...

The 2006 film Candy included a sequence filmed within the park's Rotor. Candy (2006) is an Australian indie film / drama / romance based on the novel of the same title by Luke Davies. ...

References

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^ ^a ^b Marhsall (2005). Pg 102
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^ Marshall (2005). Pg 105
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^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Marshall (2005). Pg. 110
^ Marshall (2005). Pg. 111
^ Marshall (2005). Pga 111-112
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Marshall (2005). Pg 112
^ Marshall (2005). Pg 114
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^ Marshall (2005). Pg 118.
^ ^a ^b Marshall (2005). Pg 119
^ Marshall (2005). Pgs 119-120
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Marshall (2005). Pg 121
^ Read, 1996. Scene occurring 53:00 to 54:00
^ Marshall (2005). Pg. 122
^ ^a ^b Marhsall (2005). Pg. 124
^ ^a ^b Marhsall (2005). Pg. 125
^ ^a ^b ^c Marhsall (2005). Pg. 126-127
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^ Marhsall (2005). Pgs. 131-134
^ ^a ^b Marshall (2005). Pgs. 136-137
^ ^a ^b ^c Marshall (2005). Pgs. 138-139
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^ Marshall (2005). Pg. 144
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^ Our Clients (multiplex.biz)
^ ^a ^b ^c Lamont (2007)
^ Marshall (2005). Pg. 92
^ Rides, Games and Height Requirements (lunaparksydney.com)
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^ Spirits of the Carnival (1996) (IMDB.com)

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