Collection 06: Halloween in Turrella and Lithgow, New South Wales, 2012, 2013, 2016, photographs by Dean Sewell

sub-fonds

2012, 2013, 2016

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9683388

8 photographs - digital, TIFF, colour

8 digital photographs documenting scenes of Halloween 'trick or treating', including children in costume being chaperoned by adults in Turrella, 2012 and 2013, and the Lithgow Halloween Festival in 2016.

Item 01: Halloween trick or treating, Turrella, New South Wales, 31 October 2012, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 02: Halloween trick or treating, Turrella, New South Wales, 31 October 2013, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 03: Halloween trick or treating, Turrella, New South Wales, 31 October 2013, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 04: Halloween trick or treating, Turrella, New South Wales, 31 October 2013, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 05: Lithgow Halloween street parade, Lithgow, New South Wales, 29 October 2016, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 06: Lithgow Halloween street parade, Lithgow, New South Wales, 29 October 2016, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 07: Lithgow Halloween street parade, Lithgow, New South Wales, 29 October 2016, photograph by Dean Sewell

Item 08: Lithgow Halloween street parade, Lithgow, New South Wales, 29 October 2016, photograph by Dean Sewell

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Dean Sewell
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Dean Sewell

While traditionally popular in the USA and northern hemisphere countries, Halloween has become increasingly prevalent in Australia in recent years, with Halloween festivities, decorations, and 'trick or treating' activities.

The Lithgow Halloween Festival is the largest such event in Australia. The main street is taken over by street stalls, performers and live bands. The event culminates in a street parade and best dressed competition.

References:
Ward, Mary. “Boys and Ghouls hasten into the Halloween spirit”. Sydney Morning Herald, 22 October 2023, page 8
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