1/7Parramatta’s sesquicentennial parade, Church Street, view of an assembly of soldiers marching with arms, and crowd lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
GALLERY: Parramatta’s 150th Foundation celebration
Click through to see how Parramatta celebrated its 150th Foundation Day, 80 years ago before the weekend’s celebrations.
2/7Parramatta’s sesqui-centennial parade, Church Street, view of a crowd walking in the parade route, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
3/7Parramatta’s sesqui-centennial parade, Church Street, view of domestic appliance themed float with words SILENT REFRIGERATION and crowds lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
4/7Parramatta’s sesquicentennial parade, Church Street, view of carriage, occupants in 19th century costume, and crowd lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
5/7Parramatta’s sesqui-centennial parade, Church Street, textile and fashion themed float, and crowd lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
6/7Parramatta’s sesqui-centennial parade, Church Street, textile and fashion themed float, and crowd lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
7/7Parramatta’s sesqui-centennial parade, Church Street, view of a marching band and crowd lining street, 1938. Picture: Local Studies Photograph Collection, City of Parramatta
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