Talk:World Expo 88

Queensland Pavillion Re-Location

I believe the Queensland Pavillion was purchased by the Gateway Baptist Church who use it as their main auditorium.

[1] The pictures seem a bit vague, maybe I could try to rustle up a few good pics. smadge1 01:24, 29 September 2005 (UTC)

John Farnham and Expo '88

John Farnham was a regular visitor and performed frequently

I was there most days and remember it well, it was sad to see it end, a year is not always long enough 203.45.245.204 - 16 September 2005

I was there most days as well. As you commented, it was sad to see it end. The duration of Expo '88 was only for six months though (April, 1988 - October, 1988) - Expo '88 was not on for a year as you say. Figaro 04:09, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Photos of Expo

I have donated the photos on this article to Wikipedia, so that there will be, at least, some photographic record on this wonderful, one-off, event. I do not wish to delete photos from this article because of their historical value to what is, after all, an encyclopedia. Figaro 04:51, 17 November 2005 (UTC)

Sorry if anyone is offended by the photos being analogue and not digital ones. I did not own a digital camera when Expo '88 was being held (and I am not aware of whether digital cameras were available then, or even if digital cameras had even been invented). Figaro 04:09, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

The photos look fine Figaro. --WikiCats 11:50, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

The photos are good! Which I had taken some of my own - I was too young and we didn't really have a good camera! :) Just one thing - the "Ancient Map of Britain" isn't ancient - if you look at it carefully it has pictures like a large slide and a fisherman in wet-weather gear and a fishing pole etc.

I also have a lot of Expo resources but I'm wondering if you can scan pictures from them and put them here? Can you credit the photographer?

I collected nearly all (and still have) the Expo Weekly's that came out in the courier mail. I think I still have some of the "This Week at Expo" shows that channel 10 showed, Hosted by Anna McMahon and another woman who I forget the name of. Tanru 07:51, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Swiss Paviilion

As I recall the Swiss pavilion was one of the most interesting. It had an artificial ski slope complete with artificial snow. Would be nice to get a picture or a mention. I'll see if I can find a sournce. Factoid Killer 14:46, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

As you say, it would be nice to have a picture of the Swiss Pavilion. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to see the pavilion, myself, during any of my visits to Expo. Would it be possible for you to do a write-up about the pavilion for the article. Thanks. Figaro 15:42, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

What happened to everything?

Do you think we could have a section on what happened to everything that was at Expo??

I don't know exactly, but what happened to the Sunsails, the monorail (I heard it went to Europe), the sculptures and artwork (some are still around Brisbane, i.e. in the Brisbane Arcade or in the Albert Park). What happened to those shapes that were in the River - they should have kept them there! The steel sculptures that graced the river front from the British Pavilion to the Boardwalk are now along the pathway under the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Tanru 07:58, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

The gates to the Chinese pavillion ended up in the hands of the Rockhampton City Council, and from memory were to be installed at the then-new Kershaw Gardens. But it didn't happen, and they were in storage for years - still are, as far as I know. Can look up something on this if anyone's interested. 203.2.218.145 05:14, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

"The Carnival Is Over"

The Seekers usually end their concerts singing "The Carnival Is Over", and the song, being sung by The Seekers, has become a tradition to close some of the special events within Australia.

"The Carnival is Over" was sung, by The Seekers Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley (with singer Julie Anthony taking the place of Judith Durham), at the very end of the Expo '88 Closing Ceremony.

Also, The Seekers were supposed to have sung "The Carnival is Over" at the end of the closing ceremony for the Sydney Olympic Games, except that Judith Durham had broken her hip and was not able to take part, so the song was cancelled for the Sydney Olympics — however, the Seekers sang the song at the conclusion of the 2000 Summer Paralympics, with Judith Durham seated in a wheelchair.

The tradition of the song being sung at conclusions of special celebrations in Australia is so well-known, in fact, that the cast of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation comedy series The Games, which was about the, then, forthcoming Sydney 2000 Olympics, spoofed (imitated) the group singing "The Carnival is Over" at the 'opening ceremony' of 'their' version of the Sydney Olympic Games. Figaro 10:01, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

I have decided to create a special page for the song, using the above comments. Figaro 10:10, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Space Park

I think something could be added about the adventure park that was built along side Expo '88. In particular, one of the roller coasters, "The Titan" was later moved to Australia's Wonderland in Sydney, NSW (See http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/coaster.php?cid=10). —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.58.234.53 (talk) 07:58, 15 March 2007 (UTC).

Wow - actually just updating this now, there's an amazing website that documents all the rides that were at Expo '88.. check this out: http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/park.php?pid=21

Image captions for Image:Expo88-from-the-Brisbane_River.jpg and similar

I don't see the value in having where the photo was taken from in the caption. Whether the photo was taken from the Victoria Bridge or a barge on the water, it's still a shot of the site from the river. Perhaps on the photo page this is more important. Nicholas Perkins (T•C) 11:51, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

Removed one. Consider this a consensus to remove in other areas I didn't notice. dihydrogen monoxide (H₂0) 08:04, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Name

Why is this article called 'Expo '88' if it is 'officially and popularly known as World Expo '88'? If that is really the case, surely it would be more sensible to name it World Expo '88. 203.59.21.151 (talk) 10:10, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

The name "Expo '88" is in keeping with that of other World's Fairs articles on Wikipedia, as you will notice if you click on the category for "World's Fairs" (immediately below the external links section of the article page). Figaro (talk) 12:00, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

My recollections was that it was always just referred to as the 'Expo'. One is more likely to say the expo in 1988, rather than "expo 88". The other show in town is the annual RNA (Royal National Association) Show (Exhibition), called 'Ekka'. But it did not suffer more than a one-year hit from the expo. More importantly, it did much to introduce novel ideas to the locals, such as eating outside at resturants etc. One typically used to eat inside away from the flies. Wendy.krieger (talk) 08:36, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

My recollection is also that we referred to the event as "Expo", only. The '88 on the article simply meant that the event was held in 1988. Figaro (talk) 09:25, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

Logo image

I think the graphic rather than the photo is a better depiction of the logo. It should stay because it is clearer. - Shiftchange (talk) 00:09, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

The disagreement came about because I was using my own photo of the sunsails, as a 'free image' rather than the official logo (which is copyright). The reason why I was doing this was because Wikipedia has always stated that it prefers free images to copyright images, when a free image is available. I have now given up trying to do what I considered the correct thing to do and stopped reverting the copyright image back to my own free image. I have now left the official logo on the page and have also now added my image of the sunsails further down the page to the 'Theming' section of the article, where the sunsails are mentioned.

I have also now removed the uncalled for, and unnecessary pointed comment (against myself and my photo of the sunsails), by Brisbanetown (which he, Brisbanetown, had attached as an additional comment after the official logo). Figaro (talk) 14:20, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

3rd Opinion

While wikipedia policy does say that free alternatives are preferable, I see no need for the question to be either-or. Both a graphic and a photo can be used. I should point out that a photo of a copyrighted object may still be copyrighted. Please seek the advise of copyright experts on that one. Irbisgreif (talk) 02:10, 20 October 2009 (UTC)

Suggesting different photo for the infobox

I think the logo of the expo would be more appropriate than the queen opening it. That photo would look much better down with the paragraph of it opening. All other expos I’ve seen have the logo in the infobox yet Australia’s has its opening. It should be consistent. The opening is certainly a relevant photo but it’s misplaced.Urgeback (talk) 07:54, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

I agree, but there can be copyright constraints on the use of logos, so maybe indicate what logo will be used. Kerry (talk) 01:56, 18 November 2023 (UTC)