Luna Park Glenelg

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Luna Park Glenelg
Coordinates
34°58′45″S 138°30′40″E / 34.9792°S 138.511°E / -34.9792; 138.511
Opened8 October 1930
Closed1935
SloganJust For Fun[1]
Attractions
Roller coastersBig Dipper

Luna Park Glenelg was an amusement park that operated at

Luna Park Melbourne), and Luna Park Glenelg opened on 8 October 1930.[2]

During the park's operation, there was tension between the park's owners and the council, with the owners complaining that they were not making enough to be profitable, and the council refusing to reduce rent or allow increased operating hours. Residents of the town also felt the amusement park was attracting undesirables. The owners began seeking alternate locations, placed the park into

voluntary liquidation in late 1934, then purchased the company's assets at auction on 8 April 1935. The rides and amusements were relocated to Sydney, with Luna Park Sydney
opened in October 1935.

History

In March 1928, F.S. Gordon presented a proposal to establish an amusement park to the Glenelg Town Council.

Luna Park Melbourne.[6]

Luna Park Glenelg was opened on 8 October 1930. The park grounds were open to the surrounding area, with admission instead charged to the individual rides and attractions.[1]

Colley Reserve and the newly opened Luna Park on the foreshore at Glenelg. The big dipper, mini golf, ice cream kiosk and the tracks for a miniature railway can be seen in the reserve.

On New Year's Eve 1932, a woman who was improperly seated and not holding on fell from the Big Dipper, and died in hospital the next day.[7] Although allegations of intoxication or mechanical failure were made, the inquest concluded that the woman had committed suicide.[7]

During the park's operation, there were disputes between park management and the council. Atkins asked the council on several occasions for a reduction in rent in response to a sharp fall in crowds, which were refused.

voluntary liquidation in late 1934, under the claim that the park was not profitable.[1]

On 8 April 1935, the parks assets were put up for auction, all of which were purchased by Atkins and Phillips.[1] The rides were dismantled and shipped to Sydney.[1] The rides and equipment were assembled at the Lavender Bay site, with Luna Park Milsons Point opened on 4 October 1935.[11] The amusement park, now known as Luna Park Sydney, remains in this location as of 2021.

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, p. 49
  2. ^ "Luna Park Opens Today". The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA : 1929 – 1931). Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia. 8 October 1930. p. 4. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  3. ^ a b "GLENELG LUNA PARK SCHEME". The Advertiser. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 21 March 1928. p. 13. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, p. 45
  5. ^ Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, pp. 44–46
  6. ^ Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, p. 46
  7. ^ a b ""BIG DIPPER" FATALITY". The Barrier Miner. Broken Hill, NSW: National Library of Australia. 11 January 1932. p. 3. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  8. ^ "LUNA PARK AND GLENELG COUNCIL". The Advertiser. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 28 April 1932. p. 5. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  9. The Adelaide Observer
    . National Library of Australia. 23 October 1930. p. 15. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  10. ^ Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, pp. 49–54
  11. ^ Marshall, Luna Park: Just for Fun, pp. 56–8

References

Books
  • Marshall, Sam (2005). Luna Park – Just for fun (2nd ed.). Sydney, Australia: Luna Park Sydney Pty Ltd.
    ISBN 0-646-44807-2
    .
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