Skip to main content

Main menu

  • Lands
    • The Beach
      • The Beach Operation
      • Beach Construction
      • Beach Opening Day 1996
    • Gold Rush
      • Construction
      • Operation
      • Goldrush Remote Boats
      • Goldush Photos
      • Goldrush 1996
    • Hanna Barbera Land
      • Construction
      • Operation
      • HB Land Photos
      • Hanna Barbera Land 94-96
    • Medieval Faire
      • Construction
      • Operation
      • Medieval Faire Photos
      • Medieval Faire 1994
    • Old Botany Bay
    • Transylvania
      • Construction
      • Operation
      • Transylvania Photos
    • What was your favorite Land?
  • Rides
    • The Beach
      • Aqua Tube
        • Operation
        • Videos
      • Free Fall
        • Operation
        • Videos
      • Mountain Cascade
      • Speed Slide
        • Operation
        • Videos
    • Gold Rush
      • Antique Autos
      • Bush Beast
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • After Closure
        • Bush Beast LS Track Layout
        • Bush Beast Demolition
        • Bush Beast Trains for sale
        • Bush Beast and Beastie trains 2012
        • Videos
        • Daily Ride Check
        • Height Restriction Risk Assesment
      • The Funnel Web
        • Operation
        • P.M. SCHEDULE DAILY ROUTINE
      • HMS Endeavour
        • Operation
        • Videos
        • Ride Removal
      • Ned Kelly's Getaway
        • Ned Kelly's Getaway Operation
        • Ned Kelly's Getaway Removal
      • Skyhawk
      • Skyrider
        • Skyrider Installation
      • Snowy River Rampage
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Videos
        • Demolition
      • Tasmanian Devil
        • Operation
        • Ride Removal & Current Location
      • The Great Balloon Escape
        • Operation
        • Construction
    • Hanna Barbera Land
      • Bam Bams Ball Bounce
      • The Beastie
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Beastie Track Layout
        • THE BEASTIE OPERATORS MANUAL
          • DEFINITIONS
          • CONTROL SYSTEM
          • Operator's Console
          • Control Switches - other than operator's console
          • OPENING PROCEDURES
          • Beastie Control
            • Page 1
            • Page 2
            • Page 3
            • Page 4
            • Page 5
            • Page 6
            • Page 7
            • Page 8
            • PLC Block Ladder Listing
          • Position Resonsibilities
        • Demolition
        • Standing not Operating
        • Videos
      • Boo Boo's Balloon Race
        • Construction
        • Operation
      • Captain Caveman's Clippers
      • Dick Dasterdly's Flying Circus
      • Dino's Derby
      • Fred Flintstones Splashdown
        • Operation
        • Daily Ride Check
      • Huckleberry Hound'­s Merry go Round
      • Judy's Jetliners
      • Magilla Gorilla's Flotilla
        • Construction
        • Operation
      • Scoobys Silly Stix
        • Construction
        • Operation
    • Medieval Faire
      • Bounty's Revenge
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Videos
        • Ride Removal
        • Current Location
        • PLC Infomation
        • PLC ladder logic
        • Specifications
      • Dragon's Flight
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Specifications
        • Ride Removal
        • Current Location
      • The Jousting Ring
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Demolition
      • Sea Demon
        • Construction
        • Operation
      • Wizard's Fury
        • Construction
        • Wizard's Fury Operation
        • X1574 Daily Check
        • Bayern Curve Kings Island
    • Transylvania
      • The Demon
        • Titan Operational Photos
        • The Titan Removal
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Removal
        • Reconstruction - Zoomerang
        • Specifications
        • Track Layout
        • Videos
        • 2002 Pics
      • Galleons Graveyard
        • Operation
        • Video
      • Little Monsters Flying School
        • Operation
        • Construction
      • Space Probe
        • Construction
        • Operation
        • Videos
        • Space Probe Magnet Incident
        • RIP Section 2
        • SP7 Delphi Developer
        • Promo Pics
        • Space Probe Ride Removal
        • Tunnel Audio
      • The Zodiac
        • The Zodiac at Kings Island
        • The Zodiac Construction
        • Operation
        • Videos
        • The Zodiac 2005 After Closure
        • Zodiac Removal 2005
  • Shows
    • Blinky Bill
    • Countryfest 1997
    • Millennium Magic
    • Action Man Lives
    • Rock and Roll Wresting
    • Tooheys™ Tall Ship, The Buccaneer
    • Hanna Barbera Celebrity Gala Night
    • Brand New Beat
  • Archive
    • The making of a dream
    • Advertisments
      • Print
        • 1986 - New Season
        • 1986 - Discover a Wonderland of Fun
        • 1997 - Adventure of a Lifetime
        • 2002 Various Advertisements
        • 2003 Various Advertisements
        • 2004 Various Advertisements
      • TV
        • 1987
        • 1990 - Wouldn't it be Wonderful
        • 1993
        • 1986
        • 1995 - Space Probe
        • 1996
        • 2000 - Escape from the Everydayland
    • Audio
    • Documentation
      • Almost Wonderland
        • New entrance to carpark - Concept Art - 2003
        • Proposed Colour Design - Retail Outlet - 2003
        • The Batty Chicken Proposed Colour Design - 2003
        • Proposed Beach Improvments
        • Sinbad the Sailor Concept Page 1
      • Brochures
        • Australia's Wonderland 1985 Limited Edition Souvenir Book
          • Front Cover
          • Inside Cover
          • Pages 1 and 2
          • Page 3
          • Page 4
          • Page 5
          • Page 6
          • Page 7
          • Page 8
          • Page 9
          • Page 10
          • Page 11
          • Page 12
          • Page 13
          • Page 14
          • Page 15
          • Page 16
          • Page 17
          • Page 18
          • Page 19
          • Page 20
          • Page 21
          • Page 22
          • Page 23
          • Page 24
          • Page 25
          • Page 26
          • Page 27
          • Page 28
          • Page 29
          • Page 30
          • Page 31
          • Page 32
          • Page 33
          • Page 34
          • Page 35
          • Page 36
          • Page 37
          • Page 38
          • Page 39
          • Page 40
          • Page 41
          • Page 42
          • Page 43
          • Page 44
          • Page 45
          • Back Cover
        • 1987 Brochure
        • 1989 Brochure
        • 1991 Brochure
        • 1993 Brochure
        • 1997 Brochure
        • Australia's Wonderland Facts Sheet - 1997
        • The New 1992/93 season attraction
        • Identify your fear
        • 2002 Merry Christmas Wonderpass Holder
        • 21 Rides + Attractions - 2003
        • Corporate and Group Day Events
        • Wonderblast Summer 2004
        • Party with the Super Heroes entry ticket
        • Kidz Passport to FUN
        • Wonderblast Volume 5 Issue 1
      • Newspaper Articles
        • 1984
          • ATTENTION ALL STAFF - Feb 4. 1996. Drowning
        • 1985
          • 08/05/85 - The frame goes up for new coaster
          • 26/04/85 - Whoosh - and up she goes (Bush Beast)
          • 16/07/85 - Wonderland Rises up from Suburbia
          • 08/12/85 - 7 Page lift out
          • 15/08/85 - Hair-raising Beastie is ready to roll
          • 01/11/85 - What became of Beast
          • Leighton Staff News - Oct 85
        • 1986
          • 28/08/86 - It's as exciting as Disneyland
          • 19/09/86 - Why Wonderland is riding the J-Curve
        • 1991
          • 15/06/91 - Holiday fun with famous Wrestlers
        • 1992
          • 01/01/92 - Bursting At The Themes
          • 11/09/92 - Life's Ups And Downs Can Send You Loopy
        • 1995
          • 14/12/95 - Australia's Wonderland
          • 15/12/95 - Ride on time
        • 1997
          • 28/03/97 - Australia's Wonderland sold for $50m
          • 01/07/97 - Kelair keeps the rides running
          • 24/07/97 - Wonderland hosts feast of country music
        • 1998
          • 31/01/98 - Scooby's life not all happy snaps
        • 2000
          • 01/06/00 - Illusions of grandeur
          • 08/04/99 - Tie ends `Whirl till you Hurl'
        • 2003
          • 01/06/03 - Illusive goals
        • 2004
          • 09/03/04 - What do you think of Australia's Wonderland closing down?
          • 27/04/04 - Laughter turns to tears as sun sets on Wonderland
          • 17/06/2004 - Exercise Ferris Wheel
          • 23/07/04 - Family seeks theme park ticket refund
          • 25/02/05 - Beastly ride for local icon
          • 25/10/05 - Farewell old Beast
          • 03/12/05 - Bush Beast's resting place revealed.
      • Park Maps
        • 1984 Concept Map
        • 1985 Park Map
        • 1987 Park Map
        • 1995 Park Map
        • 1997 Park Map
        • 2000 Park Map
        • 2001 Park Map
      • Press Releases
        • 04/11/1985 - Grand Opening Announcement
        • 16/12/1985 - About the Park
        • 17/09/1985 - Sneak Preview of Wonderland
        • 20/11/1986 - John Farnham
        • Aug 1986 - Wonderland Update #2
        • Dec 1984 - Wonderland Update #1
      • Promotions
        • Big Night Out
        • 2003 - Money Machine Promotion
        • 2001 - Various Promotions
        • 2002 - Various Promotions
        • 2002 - Wonder White Promotion
        • Wonderland Manly Blades Promotion
      • Budget Forecast 1996/97
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt1
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt2
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt3
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt4
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt5
        • Budget Forecast 1996/97 pt6
      • CEO US Tour Report 96
        • Page 2
        • Page 1
        • Page 3
    • Entry - Prices & Tickets
      • Admission Price
      • Entry Prices 2001
      • Gift Certificate
      • Tickets
      • Wonderpasses
        • Wonderpass
        • Wonderpass Info Letter 2003
    • Events
      • Utopia
    • Logos
      • Wonderland Logos
      • New logo look for Wonderland Sydney - 2002
    • Merchandise
      • Australia's Wonderland Wonder Dollars
      • Badges
      • Super Hero Headquarters sticker
      • Miscellaneous Merchandise
      • Christmas Cards
    • Complaints
      • 2002
        • 01/02/2002
        • 26/03/2002
        • 10/08/2002
        • 17/08/2002
      • 2003
        • 08/01/2003
        • 01/03/2003
        • 06/04/2003
      • 2004
        • 10/02/2004
    • Staff
      • 1986 Operating Calander
      • 1st Staff News Letter - 1985
      • 1st Cast Newsletter Jan 1986
      • Original Uniforms
      • Service Badges
      • Attractions
        • Pictures
        • New Beach Uniforms 1996
      • Entertainment
      • Food & Beverage
        • Pictures
      • Games & Merch
        • Pictures
      • Wonderland Security
      • Guest Relations
        • Job Descriptions
          • Guest Relations
            • Central Reservations
            • Front Gate / Turnstyles
        • Training
          • Guest Relations
            • Guest Relations Training Program
            • Guest Service Training
            • Guest Services Opening Procedure
            • Main Gate Checklist
          • Guest Service Daily Park Walk Report
    • Closure
      • SUNWAY CLOSURE OF WONDERLAND SYDNEY
      • The Final Day
      • The Last Day
      • A visit to Wonderland 12/10/2004 after closure
      • Demolition Time Line
    • Wonderland Galleries
    • Wonderland History
    • Wonderland Wedding
  • Videos
    • Park Walks
    • News
    • Rides
    • Tv Advertisments
    • Other TV Footage
  • Misc Galleries
    • 2003 Retail Plaza Marvel Make-over Completed
    • 2003 Retail Plaza Marvel Make-over
    • Aerial Pics
    • Google Earth 3D Models
    • SWR-FM Broadcast from Space Probe 7
    • Characters
      • Marvel characters - Never produced Wonderpass and staff ID cards.
    • Probe Waterfall
    • Retail Plaza Marvel Spider-Man dome Removal 2004
    • Wonderland Items at Valley View Park Horse Riding
    • Wonderland Entrance
    • Westinghouse PC-700
    • 1994 Front Entrance Renovations
    • Barney - 1997
    • Bushbeast and Beastie Relocation 2013
    • Country Fest 1996
    • Kidsfest 1998
    • Sponsorship Signage
    • Sumo Visit to Wonderland 1997
    • Wonderlands 10th Birthday
  • The Australian Wildlife Park
  • Blog
    • My First Visit to Wonderland - Part 1
    • Press Release 12/09/12
    • A Message
    • Wonderfest Interview
    • Your Stories
      • Chris
      • Daniel
      • Peter
      • Rachel
    • What Wonderland Really Means
Wonderland History logo

Wonderland History

Keeping the memory of Australia's Wonderland alive since 2004.

You are here

  1. Home
  2. » Archive
  3. » Documentation
  4. » Newspaper Articles

Newspaper 1995

14/12/1995 Australia's Wonderland
15/12/1995 Ride on Time

 

  • Log in to post comments

Search form

FOLLOW WONDERLAND HISTORY
 
 
ipv6 ready