In the early 1960's. I had a large twopenny bunger. My father drove me to Centennial Park to let it off. We stopped the car by a secluded area as you have described in your video. We buried the bunger in a sandy spot, lit the extended wick .
Another car, pulls up next to the ignited firework and some old piece opens the door and starts to get out.
The bunger explodes spraying sand and shit everywhere.
Me and the old man nearly shat our selfs laughing. I'll never forget it.
Some trivia, former Premier Jack Lang planned an inegrated rail stystem and most of the roadways were meant to be trams or trains to Randwick, Coogee and down ANZAC parade to Marubra. They axed this plan after he lost office. It's a pitty really, the Eastern Suburbs nearly had a fully integrated rail and tram system. Blessings +^+^+
Beautiful park ! Enjoyed reading about it's history; so much work by many to turn it into such a lovely place. I'll stop by for sure when (not if :-D) I go to Sydney. Thanks for the tour.
We have a Centennial and Moore Park here in Toronto too. One of our biggest is called Sunnybrook Park and connects to Edward's Gardens and trails and pathways that stretch for several miles. Big open green space is essential to the well being of a large city. I'm glad to see that Sydney has such a wide open beautiful space for it's inhabitants to recreate in. I wonder if the town of Parkes and the Parkes Observatory were named after Sir Henry Parkes? Thanks for sharing this William. :)
Yes it was. There was a bigger observatory at Marabri and Coonabarabran, but not many people know about them. Not many people know that there is a nuclear reactor west of Newcastle, and one in Tamworth either. People just don't talk about it in Australia. Blessings +^+^+
Wow william, seems huge i can't believe that much inner real estate is allowed, amazed that they havent tried to sell it off at all. Looks a nice place as you said a way of getting away from it all without leaving the city.
remember playing cricket and soccer there 20 years ago,seems like yesterday.
like the park very much
billy90syd 2 years ago
It is a beautiful park with so much space :)
kensington25 2 years ago
i used to feed cocatoo in this amazing park...
damn! i'm missing soo much this city
giorgiaonmymind 2 years ago
It is an amazing park. So much to see and do :)
kensington25 2 years ago
In the early 1960's. I had a large twopenny bunger. My father drove me to Centennial Park to let it off. We stopped the car by a secluded area as you have described in your video. We buried the bunger in a sandy spot, lit the extended wick .
Another car, pulls up next to the ignited firework and some old piece opens the door and starts to get out.
The bunger explodes spraying sand and shit everywhere.
Me and the old man nearly shat our selfs laughing. I'll never forget it.
kombitobacco 2 years ago
Lol brilliant. Great park and great memories :)
kensington25 2 years ago
Some trivia, former Premier Jack Lang planned an inegrated rail stystem and most of the roadways were meant to be trams or trains to Randwick, Coogee and down ANZAC parade to Marubra. They axed this plan after he lost office. It's a pitty really, the Eastern Suburbs nearly had a fully integrated rail and tram system. Blessings +^+^+
saintfletcher 3 years ago
Thanks so much and I really appreciate the info Fletcher :)
kensington25 3 years ago
mmmmhmmm, hahahaha, don't ask what I'm thinking. Blessings +^+^+
saintfletcher 3 years ago
Lol naughty :)
kensington25 3 years ago
Beautiful park ! Enjoyed reading about it's history; so much work by many to turn it into such a lovely place. I'll stop by for sure when (not if :-D) I go to Sydney. Thanks for the tour.
ArgentineShamrock 3 years ago
Thank you. I really hope that you do visit Sydney :)
kensington25 3 years ago
We have a Centennial and Moore Park here in Toronto too. One of our biggest is called Sunnybrook Park and connects to Edward's Gardens and trails and pathways that stretch for several miles. Big open green space is essential to the well being of a large city. I'm glad to see that Sydney has such a wide open beautiful space for it's inhabitants to recreate in. I wonder if the town of Parkes and the Parkes Observatory were named after Sir Henry Parkes? Thanks for sharing this William. :)
FrancisRidley 3 years ago
Thanks Dave. It is a wonderful place. Yes those places you mentioned were named after Sir Henry Parkes :)
kensington25 3 years ago
Yes it was. There was a bigger observatory at Marabri and Coonabarabran, but not many people know about them. Not many people know that there is a nuclear reactor west of Newcastle, and one in Tamworth either. People just don't talk about it in Australia. Blessings +^+^+
saintfletcher 3 years ago
Your one of the nicest people i have ever seen.
Scmdx 3 years ago
Thank you so much. That is very kind of you :)
kensington25 3 years ago
you could almost play football or soccer in those fields
lilbluemexican 3 years ago
I was thinking that too :)
kensington25 3 years ago
Wow william, seems huge i can't believe that much inner real estate is allowed, amazed that they havent tried to sell it off at all. Looks a nice place as you said a way of getting away from it all without leaving the city.
Oct195 3 years ago
It is a great place to escape to :)
kensington25 3 years ago
it looks nice
JakeB06 3 years ago
Thanks it is a beautiful place :)
kensington25 3 years ago