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Brisbane Showgrounds

Former names	RNA Showgrounds Ekka Grounds Brisbane Exhibition Ground
Location	Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
Coordinates	27°27′0″S 153°1′58″E / 27.45000°S 153.03278°E / -27.45000; 153.03278
Owner	The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland
Operator	The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland
Capacity	25,490
Construction
Broke ground	1880
Opened	1886
Tenants
Brisbane Bandits (ABL)
Ground information International information First Test 30 November – 5 December 1928: Australia v England Last Test 16–20 January 1931: Australia v West Indies

Brisbane Showgrounds
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Location	600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Design period	1870s – 1890s (late 19th century)
Built	1880s – 1980s
Architect	Claude William Chambers
Queensland Heritage Register
Official name: Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, RNA Showgrounds, National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Exhibition Grounds, Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Exhibition Grounds/Show Grounds, Royal Queensland Showgrounds
Type	state heritage (landscape, built)
Designated	25 July 2003
Reference no.	601709
Significant period	1880s–1980s (fabric) 1876+ (social) 1881, 1887, c. 1903, 1914–19, 1927–28, 1939–44, 1971, 1989
Significant components	toilet block/earth closet/water closet, dormitory, gate – entrance, park / green space, studio – broadcasting, yards – livestock, show ring, workshop, embankment – railway, pavilion – exhibition, turnstile/s, trees/plantings, auditorium, stables, grandstand, hall, tunnel – pedestrian, bank, bar, memorial – plaque, fence/wall – perimeter, bridge/viaduct – railway, office/s
Builders	Walls & Juster

The Brisbane Showgrounds is a large event space in Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was first set up in 1875. You might know it better as the home of the Royal Queensland Show, also called the Ekka. This huge event happens every August.

The Showgrounds was designed by Claude William Chambers. Walls & Juster built it. It's also known by other names like RNA Showgrounds and Ekka Grounds. The site was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 25 July 2003. This means it's a special place with important history.

The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) owns and runs the Brisbane Showgrounds. While the Ekka is the biggest event, the Showgrounds hosts over 250 events each year. Other groups can hire different areas for their own events.

History of the Brisbane Showgrounds

The land where the Showgrounds stands was once used by the local Indigenous people, the Turrbal clan. They called this area "Barrambin." Early British settlers named it "York's Hollow." In the 1840s, many Turrbal people lived near the waterholes here. Later, the area became a camp for new European immigrants. It was also used for making bricks. By 1860, Aboriginal people could no longer live in this area.

In 1863, the land became part of the Queensland Acclimatisation Society's grounds. This group wanted to bring new plants and animals to Queensland. They hoped these new species would help the economy. They grew plants like mangoes, ginger, and sugar cane. They also raised different animals. This society helped start farming in Queensland.

The first big show, the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, happened in August 1876. None of the original buildings from 1876 are still there. But the grounds have grown from 12 acres to 22 hectares. They now have many buildings for the annual Ekka. The Showgrounds has been the main place for Queensland's agricultural show for 139 years.

Since 1876, the Ekka has only been cancelled twice. It was cancelled in 1919 because of the influenza epidemic. It was also cancelled in 1942 during World War II. At that time, soldiers used the grounds.

Early Shows and Growth

Before the Ekka, other groups held agricultural shows in Queensland. These shows helped farmers share knowledge. They also encouraged better farming methods. In 1874, people wanted to create a bigger, statewide agricultural society. They formed the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland in 1875.

This new group leased about 12 acres from the Acclimatisation Society. They thought it was a good idea to work together. The site had plenty of water and was close to the city. They also believed the gardens would attract more visitors.

The first Intercolonial Exhibition aimed to show off Queensland's farming and industrial strengths. It was a huge success, attracting many people. Because it was so popular, the Exhibition became an annual event.

The first exhibition building was a large timber hall. It was built in 1876 near Gregory Terrace. It cost about £1254. More stalls for animals were built, and a small show ring was created. The main exhibition building was made twice as big for the 1877 show.

In 1879, the National Association leased 23 acres of the Acclimatisation Society grounds for 50 years. In 1881, a railway line was built through the grounds. This created the Exhibition railway station. The railway line still opens every year for the August show. By 1882, the Exhibition Grounds covered a large area.

A grandstand with 1000 seats was built in 1885. In 1887, a timber house was built for the Secretary of the National Association.

Challenges and New Buildings

In 1887, the first exhibition building burned down. People wanted a new building made of stone. But the National Association needed more secure land ownership to borrow money. In 1888, a temporary timber building was put up.

A new law in 1890 helped the National Association get the land. They could then borrow money from the Queensland Government. GHM Addison won a competition to design the new main exhibition building. It was completed in 1892. Despite tough economic times, over 66,000 people visited the Exhibition that year.

However, the National Association struggled to repay the loan. In 1897, the Queensland Government took over the building. The building then became the Queensland Museum in 1899. The National Association continued to run the remaining Showgrounds.

Early 1900s Improvements

In the early 1900s, Queensland's economy improved. The National Association's finances got better. Many upgrades were made to the Showgrounds in 1906. A new grandstand, designed by Claude William Chambers, was built. This stand was later named the John MacDonald Stand.

The sideshow booths, which had been on a hill, moved to a valley. This area became known as Sideshow Alley. The hill became Machinery Hill. In 1909, the Showgrounds expanded by buying more land. Around 1910, a two-storey timber building was built near the main entrance.

During World War I (1914–18), the Showgrounds was used as a military training camp. But the annual Exhibition still went ahead. In 1917, a large building called Austral Hall was bought and moved to the Showgrounds. It became the John Reid Pavilion. This building was used for car displays. Affleck House was also built in 1918 for stock breeders.

In 1919, the Exhibition was cancelled due to the influenza epidemic. Army huts were set up as isolation wards for sick patients.

The "Royal" Era and Modernisation

In 1920, the Prince of Wales visited the Exhibition. After this, the Association added "Royal" to its name. It became the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA). Today, people often call the show the "Ekka."

Many improvements were made in the years between the two World Wars. A new brick exhibition building was built in 1923. The Ernest Baynes Stand was also built in 1922–23. It had two levels and could seat 5000 people. This stand was made with a steel frame and brick.

A second show ring was added in 1924 for dairy cattle. This showed how important the dairy industry was becoming in Queensland. By 1925, the RNA Council Stand was built. In 1927, the RNA was given a permanent lease of the grounds. This led to many more improvements. These included new animal stalls, turnstiles, and toilet blocks.

In 1928, the Showgrounds hosted its first ever Test cricket match between England and Australia. Famous Australian cricketer Donald Bradman made his Test debut here. A new Lady Forster Creche (a place for baby care) also opened in 1928. In 1929, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia built its own building at the Showgrounds for the annual show.

Even during the tough economic times of the 1930s, the Ekka remained popular. More land was bought, bringing the total to about 40 acres. New buildings like the Wool Hall and a new dairy produce hall were added. In 1939, a large Industrial Pavilion was completed. An electricity hall, the first of its kind in Australia, also opened in 1939.

World War II and Post-War Changes

During World War II, from late 1939 to 1944, the Showgrounds was used by the military. Soldiers trained, lived, and left for war from here. They even slept in the animal pens! The Ekka was cancelled in 1942. But it was held in a smaller way in 1943 and 1944. After the war, the RNA bought some military buildings to use on the site.

The 1950s saw more upgrades. A Beef Cattle Pavilion was built in 1950. More seating was added around the main oval. A new Dairy Industry Hall was also built. By the late 1950s, the grounds covered about 50 acres.

In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia for the first time as Queen. 30,000 people gathered at the Exhibition Ground to welcome her.

New buildings were added in the 1960s. The RNA moved its offices to the Showgrounds in 1962. A new RNA Administration Building opened in 1970. The Agricultural Hall and Douglas Wadley Pavilion were built in 1963. These housed district and junior farmer exhibits and dogs.

The first animal nursery was started in 1964. This became one of the most popular parts of the show. A special building for the animal nursery opened in 1972.

In the late 1960s, Sideshow Alley started to change. Tents and booths were replaced by modern rides and music.

In 1971, the main show ring was used for controversial rugby matches. This was during the South African Springbok Rugby team tour. Demonstrations against apartheid were happening. A two-metre high fence was put up to keep spectators safe. A new police building and a Members Stand were also built in the 1970s.

Recent Developments

The 1980s brought more improvements. The John McDonald Stand was updated in 1985. A new Exhibition Building was built in 1986. The top seating level of the Ernest Baynes Stand was removed for safety reasons in 1986. The Walter Burnett Building opened in 1988. This building has a stage and dance floor. It is used for many events, not just the Ekka.

In 2008, the area around the Showgrounds was marked for urban development. In 2009, the RNA started a big project to redevelop the Showgrounds. They partnered with Lend Lease. Plans for the Brisbane Showgrounds Regeneration Project were revealed in 2010. This project aims to upgrade the Showgrounds facilities. It will also add new offices, shops, and homes.

This project involved tearing down some older buildings, mostly in the southeastern part of the site. Construction started in 2011. The project is expected to take 15 years and cost $2.9 billion.

The Ekka still focuses on its rural traditions. But the RNA also adds new ideas and technology. This helps meet the expectations of today's visitors. For example, they now have displays about communications technology.

Sports at the Brisbane Showgrounds

The Brisbane Showgrounds has also been a major place for sports. Many different sports have been played here:

• Baseball
  • The Brisbane Bandits baseball team played here in the 1990s.
  • They returned in 2010 for the new Australian Baseball League.
• Cricket
  • 28 first-class cricket matches were played here between 1893 and 1931.
  • This included two Test matches.
  • The first Test in Brisbane was played here in 1928/29. It was also Don Bradman's first Test match.
  • The Showgrounds was replaced by the Gabba for cricket.
• Rugby league
  • Rugby League was played here before moving to Lang Park.
  • The Showgrounds hosted many international and state games.
  • In 1910, Great Britain won the first Ashes series in Australia here.
  • The highest attendance record for the ground was 40,500 people. This was for an England vs Australia test match in 1946.
• Tennis
  • In 1895, the first inter-colonial tennis match between Queensland and New South Wales happened here.
• Cycling
  • The ground was used for cycling events in 1896.
• Rugby Union
  • It hosted a controversial rugby union game in 1971. Australia played South Africa. The game was moved here because it was easier to put up fences.
• Australian rules football
  • QFL games were played here before and after World War I.
  • The ground hosted the 1950 Interstate Carnival.
  • It also hosted a VFL (now AFL) match in 1952. Essendon played Geelong. This was the first official VFL match played under floodlights.
• Motorsport
  • From 1926, the Showgrounds was home to Dirt track racing in Brisbane.
  • Motorcycle speedway, Sprintcars, and Speedcars raced here.
  • Famous drivers like Jack Brabham raced on the 425-meter track.
  • The Showgrounds hosted the Australian Individual Speedway Championship many times.
  • It also hosted the Australian Sidecar Speedway Championship.

What the Showgrounds Looks Like

The Brisbane Showgrounds is north of Brisbane's city center. It's in Bowen Hills. It has many buildings and structures. The way the grounds are laid out, with streets, green spaces, and old Weeping Fig trees, is very important to its history.

For easier understanding, the Showgrounds is divided into eight areas.

Area 1: Main Arena and Grandstands

This is the heart of the Showgrounds. It's north of Gregory Terrace.

Main Arena (Show Ring No.1)

This is an oval-shaped grass area with a gravel track. It's in the middle of the Showgrounds. It's surrounded by seating stands. These include the Council Stand, Ernest Baynes Stand, Members' Stand, and John MacDonald Stand. There's also open-air seating at Machinery Hill. At one end are the Marshalling Yards, where animals and vehicles enter. Heritage Hill is a grassy area for informal seating.

RNA Council Stand

This stand is next to the Ernest Baynes Stand. It's a three-storey brick building. It has offices and meeting rooms. The main entrance has double columns. Inside, there's a plaque for military personnel who were at the Showgrounds during the World Wars. The Councillors' stand has timber seats.

Ernest Baynes Stand

This is a large brick building next to the Council Stand. It has decorative brickwork. At street level, there are offices. The stand now has one level of timber seating. It used to have two. The seating is accessed by three sets of stairs. Each staircase has a stone plaque. These plaques tell you who laid the foundation stones.

The building has a dining room underneath the seating. This room can hold 600 people. There are also toilets at this level.

Members' Stand

This stand is on the western side of the Main Arena. It's made of concrete and brick. The seating is plastic. It has a roof supported by steel. The lower level has a bar and other facilities for members.

John MacDonald Stand

This is the oldest grandstand still standing. It's a large brick building with a special roof. In the middle of the roof is a tall spire with a clock. You can see it from most of the Showgrounds. The stand has decorative cast-iron railings.

The seating is made of timber. You can get to the seats from three sets of steps. There's a wide walkway behind the seats. The lower level has large rooms. One room is used by the St John's Ambulance Service. Another room has been turned into a pub.

Machinery Hill Stands

These are open-air stands around the northern side of the Main Arena. They are made of concrete. The seating is curved timber benches. You can get to them through tunnels under the stands. The lower level of one stand is a kiosk. Another is the Cattleman's Bar.

Marshalling Yards and Stand

These yards are where livestock gather before entering the Main Arena. Above the yards is a concrete stand with open-air seating. There's also a small two-storey brick building here. It holds a radio broadcast studio and the Ringmaster's Office.

Former Commonwealth Bank Building

This building is now called the Show Shop. It's a single-storey brick building with a tiled roof. It used to be a bank. It has arched windows. Inside, it's one large open space.

Area 2: Industrial Pavilion and Offices

This area is southwest of the Main Arena.

Industrial Pavilion

This is a very large building built in 1938–39. It has brick walls and a saw-tooth roof. The main entrance has two large openings for trucks. The building's wall along Gregory Terrace is part of the Showgrounds' outer wall. Inside, it's one big open space with a high roof.

Gregory Terrace Entry Building

This is a two-storey timber building from around 1910. It's part of the Showgrounds' outer wall. The ground floor is now used for parking cars. The first floor has a large room with French doors. A brick extension from 1971 is used by the Police during the Ekka.

Other buildings in this area include the RNA Administration Building (offices) and the RNA Function Room (a large room for events).

Area 3: Sideshow Alley and Animal Pavilions

This area is west of the railway line.

Show Ring No.2

This is a circular grass area. It's located on the western side of the railway line. It separates the amusement rides from the dairy and animal pavilions. Seven large fig trees line one side of the ring.

Sideshow Alley

This is in the northwest corner of the Showgrounds. It's where all the rides and amusements are. It's a large, open paved area. Electrical boxes are set in the ground to power the rides. You can enter Sideshow Alley from Bowen Bridge Road or through two tunnels under the railway line.

Bowen Park Entry Building

This building is at the western corner of the site. It's a single-storey brick building with two parts separated by a gate. It's where visitors enter Sideshow Alley.

Dairy Cattle Pavilion

This is a large timber building for dairy cattle. It has a saw-tooth roof. The walls are timber. Inside, it's divided into long, narrow sections for cattle pens. It has good natural light and air flow.

Dairy Goat Pavilion

This building is for dairy goats. It's a two-storey building with a concrete deck. The deck overlooks Show Ring No.2 and Sideshow Alley. The building has a simple rectangular shape with a gable roof.

Area 4: Livestock Facilities

This area is east of the dairy pavilions and the railway line. It's where the main livestock facilities are.

Beef Cattle Pavilion

This is a large, single-storey brick building with a saw-tooth roof. It's for beef cattle. It has a main entrance with a steel roller door.

Stock Pavilion

This pavilion has several skillion roofs. The walls are timber. Inside, there are long corridors with animal tethering areas. There are also basic sleeping quarters for people showing their animals.

Stockmans Rest

This is a small park south of the Stock Pavilion. It has shaped trees and benches. It's a popular spot for weddings. There's also a small pond and a plaque.

Exercise Yard

This is an open area in the northeast corner. It's used for exercising animals.

Horse Stables

Horse stables line the outer walls along Brookes Street and Gregory Terrace. They are long timber buildings with corrugated iron roofs. They have many stalls for horses. There's also a horse washing area.

Stock Agents' Offices

This is a single-storey brick building built in 1936. It has offices for stock agents. The lower level is used for storing equipment for equestrian events.

Stockmen's Bar and Grill

This is a brick building with a saw-tooth roof, also built in 1936. It has a large roller door at the front. The back has a modern bar and an outdoor area. This area looks onto Stockman's Rest.

Lady Forster Building

This building was originally a creche (childcare center) built in 1928. It was moved to its current spot in 1939. It's a timber building with a gable roof. The lower level has toilets and an electricity sub-station.

Area 5: Exhibition Pavilions (Southeast)

This area has many pavilions southeast of Gregory Terrace.

The Avenues 8–11

These buildings form a long exhibition pavilion. They are made of different materials and were built at different times. They are all connected inside. The entrances are from Alexandria Street. Building No.8 is the oldest part, possibly from the late 1920s.

Show Camp Building

This building is used for dormitory-style accommodation. It's for rural school children. It's a single-storey timber building with an "L" shape. The lower level has toilets and bathrooms.

Expo Place Pavilions

Expo Place is a large exhibition space with two open-air pavilions. The northern one was built for "World Expo 88." It's a steel-framed structure with two roof sections. The other pavilion is a later steel-framed structure with a multi-gabled roof.

Area 6: Exhibition Pavilions (Southwest)

This area is between Gregory Terrace, Alexandria Street, St Paul's Terrace, and the Main Arena.

John Reid Pavilion

This pavilion was built in Toowoomba in 1904 and moved here in 1917. It has a large central space with a gable roof. It's part of a complex of buildings that are connected.

John Reid Annexe

This building is directly behind the John Reid Pavilion. It's made of timber. It connects to the John Reid Pavilion and Building No.7.

Dairy Industry Hall

This is a long, narrow, two-storey building. It has a unique zigzag roof and a large glazed wall. This wall lets in a lot of natural light. It's connected to the Commerce Building.

Sugar Hall

This is a small timber-framed building. It's located between the Dairy Industry Hall and the John Reid Pavilion Annexe.

Building No.7

This is a larger timber pavilion. It runs parallel to the John Reid Annexe. It has a gable roof.

RNA Workshop

The oldest parts of this building might be from 1925. It's used as a workshop and for storage. It's a mix of three buildings.

Brick toilet block

This is one of several brick toilet blocks on the site. It was likely built between World War I and World War II. It has been updated inside.

Gregory Rest and Gregory Terrace Fig Trees

Gregory Rest is a grassy area along Gregory Terrace. It's shaded by three large, shaped Weeping Fig trees. This area also has a modern School Band Stand.

Area 7: Main Exhibition Buildings (South of Gregory Terrace)

This area is between Costin Street and Main Parade, south of Gregory Terrace.

Exhibition Building

This is a two-storey concrete block building built in 1986. It has large glass windows. The ground floor is a big open space. The first floor has high ceilings and skylights.

Walter Burnett Building and Auditorium

This building was a two-storey brick and concrete structure built in 1988. It had a large entry area and an auditorium. It was used for exhibitions, balls, and conferences. This building was taken down around 2010 as part of the redevelopment.

Frank Nicklin Pavilion

This was a two-storey brick building next to the Walter Burnett Building. It was also taken down around 2010.

Agricultural Hall and Douglas Wadley Pavilion

These buildings were built in 1963 and expanded later. They were steel-framed structures with corrugated iron roofs. They housed district and junior farmer exhibits and dogs. These buildings were taken down around 2010 as part of the redevelopment.

Area 8: Railway Corridor

This area includes the railway line that runs through the Showgrounds.

• The Railway Corridor itself dates back to 1881.
• There are stone cuttings near Sideshow Alley.
• There's a bridge/subway that connects the John MacDonald Stand to Show Ring No.2.

Why the Showgrounds is Important

The Brisbane Showgrounds was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 25 July 2003. This means it's important for several reasons:

• Queensland's History: It shows how Queensland's farming and industry have grown since the 1870s. The RNA has been very important in this development.
• Special Features: It's a great example of a large exhibition ground in a capital city. It's Queensland's main showground. Key features include the layout, the two show rings, the grandstands (like the John McDonald Stand and Ernest Baynes Stand), and the older buildings like the Industrial Pavilion and Dairy Industry Hall. The shade trees, especially the Weeping Fig trees, are also important.
• Looks and Design: The Industrial Pavilion and the John MacDonald Stand are beautiful buildings. They add a lot to the look of the site. The show rings and their surroundings also look great.
• Community Connection: The Showgrounds has a strong connection with generations of Queenslanders. Many people have fond memories of visiting the annual Ekka. Sideshow Alley is especially important for its social history.
• Important Groups: The Showgrounds has a special link with the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA). This group has been key to showing off Queensland's agricultural and industrial strengths since the 1870s.

Cricket Centuries at Brisbane Exhibition Ground

Here are the Test cricket centuries scored at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground:

No.	Score	Player	Team	Balls	Inns.	Opposing team	Date	Result
1	169	Patsy Hendren	England	314	1	Australia	30 November 1928	Won
2	109	Bill Ponsford	Australia	NA	1	West Indies	16 January 1931	Won
3	223	Don Bradman	Australia	NA	1	West Indies	16 January 1931	Won
4	102*	George Headley	West Indies	NA	1	Australia	16 January 1931	Lost

Five-Wicket Hauls in Test Cricket

Six bowlers took five wickets or more in an innings during the three Test matches played here.

Five-wicket hauls in Men's Test matches at Brisbane Exhibition Ground

No.	Bowler	Date	Team	Opposing Team	Inn	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Result
1	Harold Larwood	30 November 1928	England	Australia	2	14.4	32	6	England won
2	Clarrie Grimmett	30 November 1928	Australia	England	3	44.1	131	6	England won
3	Clarrie Grimmett	16 January 1931	Australia	West Indies	3	14.3	49	5	Australia won

Five-wicket hauls in Women's Test matches at Brisbane Exhibition Ground

No.	Bowler	Date	Team	Opposing Team	Inn	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Result
1	Myrtle Maclagan	28 December 1934	England	Australia	1	17	10	7	England won
2	Anne Palmer	28 December 1934	Australia	England	2	13.2	18	7	England won
3	Mary Spear	28 December 1934	England	Australia	3	34	15	5	England won

Rugby League Test Matches

The Exhibition Ground hosted 10 rugby league test matches between 1908 and 1960.

Game#	Date	Result	Attendance	Notes
1	30 May 1908	New Zealand def.  Australia 24–12	6,000	1908 Trans-Tasman Test series
2	26 June 1909	Australia def.  New Zealand 10–5	6,000	1909 Trans-Tasman Test series
3	2 July 1910	Northern Union def.  Australia 22–17	18,000	1910 Ashes series
4	26 June 1920	Australia def. Northern Union 8–4	32,000	1920 Ashes series
5	12 July 1924	Australia def. The Lions 21–11	39,000	1924 Ashes series
6	23 June 1928	The Lions def.  Australia 15–12	39,300	1928 Ashes series
7	6 July 1946	The Lions def.  Australia 14–5	40,500	1946 Ashes series
8	5 July 1958	Great Britain def.  Australia 25–18	33,563	1958 Ashes series
9	27 June 1959	Australia def.  New Zealand 38–10	30,994	1959 Trans-Tasman Test series
10	27 June 1960	Australia def.  France 56–6	32,644	1960 Australia vs France Test series

Images for kids

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  Governor's party arriving at the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, 1876

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  Fine Arts on display at the first Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, 1876

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  Alfred Shaw and Co.'s machinery exhibition at the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, 1876

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  Model house displayed by a sawmilling business at the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, 1876

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  Old Museum Building,1926

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  48,000 people crowding the show ground, August 1908

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  Ernest Baynes Stand, 1928

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  Aerial view of the grand parade of livestock, main show ring, circa 1950s

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  Clown game in Sideshow Alley, 2013

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  Cake icing with traditional and novelty designs in the Fine Arts competition, 2015

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  Industrial Pavilion, 2021

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  Equestrian competitions in the main show ring, 2015

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  Ernest Baynes Stand, 2013

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  John MacDonald Stand, 2015

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  Machinery Hill Stand, 2015

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  Industrial Pavilion, 2013

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  Food stalls around the fig trees, 2015

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  Sideshow Alley at dusk, 2015

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  Haunted hotel attraction, Sideshow Alley, 2013

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  Collecting manure, 2013

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  Farrier competition making horseshoes, 2015

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  Queensland foods exhibits in the Exhibition building, 2015

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  ANZAC centenary commemorative display of fruit and vegetables from the Darling Downs, 2015