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The Opening of Luna Park Melbourne, 13 December 1912

1912

The Opening of Luna Park Melbourne, 13 December 1912

1912

    Luna Park Melbourne has remained hugely popular since its opening on 13 December 1912.

    This landmark amusement park continues to attract large crowds to its now historic location on the foreshore of St Kilda, Melbourne.

    People watch high wire artists, enjoy the Great Bowl Slide, and ride on the scenic railway. The ferris wheel and the Palais de Folies are also shown.

    Notes by Beth Taylor

    Luna Park Melbourne has remained hugely popular since its opening on 13 December 1912.

    This landmark amusement park continues to attract large crowds to its now historic location on the foreshore of St Kilda, Melbourne.

    People watch high wire artists, enjoy the Great Bowl Slide, and ride on the scenic railway. The ferris wheel and the Palais de Folies are also shown.

    Notes by Beth Taylor

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    • Producer
      JD Williams
      Cinematographers
      Bert Ive and Bert Cross
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