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Waratah Spring Festival parade, College Street 1960s

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Waratah Spring Festival

Festival and parade held in Sydney between 1956 and 1973. Organised by Sydney City Council and the Sydney Committee, which was made up of council, state government and city business representatives, the aim of the festival was to enliven the city each spring.

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