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BSHS WAY 79 Procession

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1979

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Events > WAY 79

Overview

A photograph of Bunbury Senior High School students participating in the WAY 79 procession through Bunbury streets, some dressed in 1829 costumes.

Historical information

WAY 79 was the official 1979 sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) celebration of the European colonisation of Western Australia.

Numerous events were staged under the WAY 79 banner, from yacht races to family reunions and street parties.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-229-6.47b

Item type

Photographs

Material

Photographic Materials

Keywords

Place made

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Public location

Boardroom - Archive Box

Last modified

Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Completeness

100

Copyright and Reference

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Date of creation +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Bunbury Senior High School 6.47b'.

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Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

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