 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1951 -
Description: This is the first of a series of photographs. The Federation Jubilee Day Sports and Pageant held in Smithton, Tasmania, in May 1951. An estimated 4,000 people crowded the streets of Smithton to get a vantage point to view the 42 vehicles as well as decorated bikes and bands in the parade. The picnic sports were held at the recreation ground in the afternoon. Dame Enid Lyons opened the sports and was accompanied by the Warden Cr E E Poke. Mr V Brown was on the microphone and was aided by Mr Allan Brown who kept the events running like clockwork. These events were followed at night by a bonfire, pictures at the High School, a dance and an Amateur Hour. The shops in the town were decorated. This is outside Billetts store on corner of King and Neslon Street Smithton. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Jubilee Day sports Smithton, Tasmania in 1951 Subjects: carnivals; processions; bands; floats (processions) People/Orgs: Lyons, Dame Enid; Poke, E E Cr; Brown, V; Brown, Allan; Billetts store Places: Smithton, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_01168 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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