On 28/01/2021 11:59, Michael Lewis wrote:
> I wonder why there were so many people at Darlinghurst on that 1950 summer evening.


Here's what the SMH said on page 1 that day:

"Record crowds are expected at beaches and pleasure spots for theAustralia Day holiday to-day.
The Weather Bureau last night forecasteal holiday weather for Sydney-fine and warm.
A cool southerly change is expected late in the day."