Re: Big Dipper takes $5m ride from Luna Park [NSW & Vic]

["Daniel Bowen" <dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au>]

"Roderick Smith" <rodsmith@werple.net.au> wrote in message
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> Big Dipper [Luna Park, Melbourne, Vic] was dismantled in the late 1960s or
> early 1970s.  It had four-wheel vehicles, but with side-running guide

I rode the Big Dipper circa 1984.

http://www.lunapark.com.au/history.html says:
1989. Despite the St Kilda council refusing to allow the demolition of the
aging 'Big Dipper', the then Minister of Planning over ruled the decision in
the anticipation of securing the 'Boomerang Roller Coaster' from the
Brisbane Expo. Sadly, The Boomerang never appeared. The Galaxy roller
coaster now operates on the old Big Dipper site.


Daniel

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