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The ferris wheel in sideshow alley at the Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane
Premier's Department, Public Relations, Public Relations and Media Office, Photographic Unit1980-01-04/1991-01-03
Queensland State Archives
Runcorn, Australia
The first ride opened in Sideshow Alley in 1877. It was a classic merry-go-round, not quite as fast as the adrenaline-pumping rides of today, but it was a new technology at the time and created a lot of excitement.
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- Title: The ferris wheel in sideshow alley at the Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane
- Creator: Premier's Department, Public Relations, Public Relations and Media Office, Photographic Unit
- Date Created: 1980-01-04/1991-01-03
- Type: Photograph
- Rights: Copyright State of Queensland
- External Link: https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM436185
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