Intriging lane

I noticed this unusual old 'street' which contrasted to what was happening behind me. ... excitement and cars parking with kids tumbling out in costumes eager to get to their outdoor performance about the blue tongue lizard (their local mascot that they are ' Custodians' of as part of their respect for Land).
And I wondered what happened down this lane way 100 years ago, before brick schools & concrete roads & 4 wheel 8 seater cars?