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The Memories of Clary Swann - Page 16 Clary continues to run the amusement park all through the "swinging sixties" - the time of The Beatles and fairgrounds were the place to be. In keeping with the times a jukebox was installed between the dodgem and the speedway track. This was very popular, often resulting in crowds gathering to watch the youngsters dance. The Wild Mouse was erected in the rear area and was a huge success, Canvey was now competing with The Kursall in Southend.
The Casino was very much a "family" run business. Tom Harniess's wife and his children (Tommy, Rita, Vicky, Paula and young Stanley) together with Clary's sister (Lily) and daughters (Liz and Lea) all worked in various change desks and on various rides. The dodgem loudspeaker being remembered - "Press the peddle and turn the steering wheel, one way round the track please and no deliberate bumping". Lily also ran The Gift Shop in the slot machine arcade and for many years, the general shop on the front of The Casino.
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