Wednesday is (currently) the day for a family dinner. Mostly held at Illawong, but this week it was moved to Como Pleasure Grounds. According to the NSW Parliamentary record, quoting Sutherland Shire historian Daphne Salt, the European history begins when James Murphy "… built a boat shed and general store to cater for tourists to his Pleasure Grounds. He installed swings and razzle dazzles and swimming baths to attract visitors …
Murphy created a seaside resort at Como, and the generosity of Mother Nature and the trains did the rest. Day trippers flocked to Como. It was the place to see and be seen."
A note from a heritage bus tour in 1987 records: The Pleasure Grounds were to become the most popular place in Sydney for the meeting and courting of elegant young ladies and gentlemen. The natural environment, river view and picnic gardens drew the city's young lovers and families to Como during the area's golden period between 1890 and 1910 …
Scylla Bay
Cameron cooking; Peter supervising
Picnic Area
Cameron cooking; Peter and Michelle
This would appear to be the 2006 edition of a razzle dazzle, or merry-go-round. It can be "self propelled" by standing on the upslope side and "walking" uphill. At least, that is my theory, which I have not seen tested.
Jake and Flynn at top of slippery dip
Flynn decides it's not for him
2006