The Golden Age of Kale's Carousel, Manly

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AuthorNorthern Beaches Library Local Studies DateJanuary 2026DescriptionThe now heritage listed Kale’s Carousel was a key attraction at Manly’s very own Luna Park and Manly Amusement Pier during the 1930s-70s and was operated almost solely by the one family, the Kale’s. The historic carousel reflected the 'golden age' of carousels and is still operating at Darling Harbour today, over 130 years after Thomas Kale brought the carousel to Australia in 1894. The carousel is one of the oldest carousels in the world, and the oldest known operating carousel in Australia

From materials from the Kale Collection donation and Kale and Werbeloff familiesSubjectsManly (N.S.W.)Sports & recreationFamiliesKeywordsKaleCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.

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The Golden Age of Kale's Carousel, Manly