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
Driver charged over death of high-ranking Bandido bikie
A man who was driving an allegedly stolen SUV when it collided with two motorbikes, killing a high-ranking Bandidos bikie, has been charged over the death. Read the latest.
Read more
‘Cultural capital’: Sydney’s west over the moon with Lunar events
Thousands are ready to flock to Sydney’s west where Lunar New Year celebrations have kicked off in the city’s “cultural capital”. Find out how you can ring in the Year of the Snake.
Read more