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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: CELEBRATIONS, CITY OF SUBIACO, 1952 - CARS IN PARADE

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1952

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Overview

The photograph shows cars driving down Rokeby Road as part of the Celebration parade. The cars are decorated with banners and flags. The banner on the side of the front car reads 'SMART and SPEEDY'. Crowds line both sides of the street. Bunting and flags are draped across the shopfronts.

Historical information

This is one of a number of photographs featuring City of Subiaco celebrations in 1952. The status of the Subiaco Council changed to City of Subiaco.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1986.742

Item type

Material

Photographic Materials

Width

90 mm

Height or length

60 mm

Keywords

City of Subiaco

Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Local Government

Street Parade/Celebrations

Year

Statement of significance

Local and social history; City of Subiaco celebrations

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