They had a surprising success during the second world war when the shortage of petrol forced the circus to stop touring at Yeppoon.

However there was an American air base nearby and the Bullen's made a success of performing several shows a day.

[1] Bullen's Circus gave a final performance on 25 May 1969 and happily retired to the family estate at Wallacia, New South Wales, Australia.

[1] Alfred and Lilian's sons established an African Lion Safari and Bullen's Animal World.

Alfred Bullen is buried at Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury, New South Wales, Australia.