COLOURFUL PAGEANT
SYDNEY SCHOOL CHILDREN
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
SYDNEY, April 6.
, Thousands of school children today played their part in the anniversary celebrations in a colourful pageant at the Sydney Cricket Ground. More than 50,000 parents gained admission, and at least 20,000 did not, resulting in tremendous confusion and disappointment.
The pageant depicted Australian fauna and flora and native corroborces. Tableaux symbolised early Australian life and products. Folk dances were presented and 40 suburban schools welcomed "the Spirit of Australia," featured by a tall, lovely girl in rich robes. ' '
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 82, 7 April 1938, Page 15
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88COLOURFUL PAGEANT Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 82, 7 April 1938, Page 15
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