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‘Shooting the chute’ at Princes Court: Australia’s first amusement park

‘Shooting the chute’ at Princes Court: Australia’s first amusement park

January 24, 2025

Ask a librarian, Victorian history:

Australia’s first amusement park – Princes Court – opened in 1904 on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River. Visitors had a range of amusements to choose from, including the 70-foot-high water chute ride, toboggan tracks and a Japanese tea house.

Luna Park: 110 years of fun

Luna Park: 110 years of fun

December 13, 2022

Ask a librarian, Victorian history:

You can’t visit Melbourne and not at least have a selfie with the iconic entrance of Luna Park, a favourite spot for fun-seekers of any age.