Arts and Culture

Semaphore Carousel

Posted on: Fri 4 Oct 2019

The colourful Semaphore Carousel was built in by Len Northey in 1928 and moved to Semaphore around 1938.

The carousel is managed by the Rotary Club of Henley Beach to raise money for local and international charities. It is believed to be the largest operating carousel in Australia with 40 handcrafted wooden horses.

This week the club will be celebrating the 90th birthday of the beloved carousel, with a $2 day!

Spokesperson of the event, Anthony Masson, joins Breakfast to tell us more.

 

Produced by Tom Mann

 

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