One of the most common igneous rocks is granite (Figure 4.9). Granite is used extensively in building materials and making statues. Perhaps you have used a pumice stone to smooth your skin or to do jobs around the house. Pumice is another example of an igneous rock (Figure 4.10).
1979 Sydney Ghost Train fire. The Sydney Ghost Train fire was a fire on the night of 9 June 1979 at Luna Park Sydney. The fire destroyed the amusement park's ghost train, and killed six children and one adult.
Old Sea Lion Park Replaced. Thompson and Dundy's Luna Park opened on May 16, 1903. The park covered 22 acres and became the third Coney Island Park, alongside Steeplechase Park, and Dreamland (built closer to the ocean, across the street from Luna). Luna park sat on the grounds of the old Captain Boynton's (or Boyton) Sea Lion Park,