Plenty of colourful characters both young and old appeared in the parade and were featured in the ‘Journal’ at the time in black and white. Here they are now, published in colour for the first time.
21. Aaron Canning and Emmett Hampton take to their bed during the parade. (2608JB46)
Aaron Canning and Emmett Hampton take to their bed during the parade. (2608JB46) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
23. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang takes a lift during the festival parade. (2608JB44)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang takes a lift during the festival parade. (2608JB44) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
24. Young cowkids on the Seven Brides for Seven Grooms float. (2608JB50)
Young cowkids on the Seven Brides for Seven Grooms float. (2608JB50) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
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