Australia's Sesquicentenary

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Orange also played its part in celebrations as part of the wider Australian and global community. Between 13-19 February 1938 the townsfolk celebrated Australia’s sesqui-centenary a highlight of which was the display in Wade Park which featured 4,000 schoolchildren in various events and demonstrations.

• Notes for a history of Orange compiled by John Miller (1995-1997). Unpublished.

• Miller, J., Holmes, D., and Honey, A. (2001) Orange a vision splendid. Orange City Council, Orange NSW.