City of Stirling centenary celebrations

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ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionNarrated by Des Austin, the video illustrates the changes that occurred as the Shire of Perth became the Stirling City Council in 1971.

The video begins with the Council float in the centenary of local government in WA parade through Perth city. Footage includes a marching girls competition at Robinson Reserve in Tuart Hill, the opening of Maylands Yacht Club building, the newly formed City of Stirling band, a reception at council chambers to honour elderly citizens, the National surf lifesaving carnival at Scarborough Beach, bicycle races on roads around council offices, Arbor Day celebration at Osborne Primary School, a debutante ball at the North Beach community hall and the Osborne Park Agricultural show. Images of traffic on Scarborough Beach Road, a pioneer's cottage in Balcatta, and Tranby House, Maylands are also featured. The video concludes with footage of the process of publishing, printing and launching the book 'Stirling City' by Leonard Easton.CollectionLen Easton collectionCivic collectionShowtime! Creator individualLeonard EastonCreator organisationCity of StirlingDate created1971Duration30 minutes

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Related organisationCity of StirlingRelated personLeonard Easton

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