I had just grabbed this newspaper, The Advertiser (Monday, 29 April 2019) from my recycling pile and was on my way to use it to clean my BBQ. I glanced down and was immediately drawn to a snappily-dressed tractor driver. I then looked more closely at the tractor pulling a parade float, with the name Howard across the front, and thought it quite impressive – you would be hard-pressed to find a better dressed driver on a Howard. I thought readers might enjoy this bit of nostalgia which was originally sent in by Mal Phillips with the caption inset above. *Walter
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“I have been sorting out some old photos from what used to be my father’s collection and came across this one. It is the Pageant of Progress through King William St in the city in 1936, celebrating 100 years since our state’s settlement. This particular float depicts the film industry. One of the characters on the float is my father, George Phillips, in the centre front as a Bengal Lancer. Another well known entertainer/comedian and identity at this time and known into the 1970s was Buster Noble. He is located at the rear right side of the float and dressed as Charlie Chaplin.” (Ed: back right-hand side of the float).
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