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Cover image for Monash Playground, 1988
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Adventurer on one of the original playground rides in the Monash Playground. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park. Noyce, Pat
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground 1985
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Some of the equipent in the Monash Playground. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park. Cornish, Don M.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground, c1985
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People on one of the original see-saws in the Monash Playground. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground, c1980's
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Triple slippery slide at the Monash Playground in background, finish of flying fox in foreground. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park. Photo from Sister Katrina Van Ruth, headmistress at the Our Lady of the River School in Berri.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground 1985
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One of the original slippery slides in the Monash Playground. A wave, bumpy ride and long straight slide. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park. Cornish, Don M.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground closed to the Public, 1993
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Closed and fenced Monash Playground. Once the district Council of Berri had officially closed the playground to the public, a high mesh fence was erected to enclose the playground and a closed sign hung. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground, c1985
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People on one of the original pieces of equipment, type of see saw, in the Monash Playground. Old engines and tractors were placed throughout the playground for playing on. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground closed to the Public, 1993
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Sign on the gate at the Monash Playground, Central Road, Monash, advising of closure. Once the district Council of Berri had officially closed the playground to the public, a high mesh fence was erected to enclose the playground and this sign hung. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground closed to the public, 1993
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A closed Monash Playground, Central Road, Monash. Once the District Council of Berri had officially closed the playground to the public, a high mesh fence was erected to enclose the playground and this sign hung. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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Cover image for Monash Playground, c1985
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People on one of the original slippery slides in the Monash Playground. A wave, bumpy ride and long straight slide. In the far distance can be seen on of the largest slides in the playground with an extra long wave. Spiral slide can be seen just behind front slide with flag on top. Old engines and tractors were placed throughout the playground for playing on. The playground was built by Grant Telfer, local engineer. It was begun in the 1960's with Grant doing most of the work himself, much made from scrap metal and spread over a couple of acres of land. Thousands of visitors from all over Australia visited the playground each year, both adults and children. Much of the play equipment was made from scrap metal, was cleverly designed and offered something different to your average children’s playground. Despite its immense popularity the park was closed in 1992 mostly due to litigation and was replaced by then District Council of Berri with more modern equipment to become the Monash Adventure Park.
Monash (S. Aust.)
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