Street parade, 26/02/1994

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Street parade, 26/02/1994

DATE1994

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERDoug Thompson KODAK (copies AGFA)

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P437

HISTORY

These are some of the entrants in the Hastings Day street parade on High Street, Hastings. Written on the back of the photograph in blue biro is: “26-2-94 The bullocks (No. 7) and their handlers await the “parade” entrants No ‘5 1 to 6 movement. Doug Thompson Photo”. The motor vehicle on the left is Jim Harris’ ‘Vinot’.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a street parade, with the photo taken from the back of the participants. Part of a bullock team can be seen on the right-hand side. Three men, carrying whips, are walking beside the team, down the middle of the street. Three vintage cars can be seen and a navy band is leading the parade. A banner is behind the band. People line both sides of the street. The parade is crossing a railway line which has railway crossing lights and signals. Electricity poles and wires line the street on the right-hand side. Trees line both sides of the street.

SUBJECTS

Animals, Bullock teams, Cars, Cattle, Festivals and celebrations, Livestock, Parades and processions, Roads and streets, Vintage cars

KEYWORDS

Harris, Jim, Hastings Day Parade, High Street, Hastings