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Perth Royal Show 1905

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1905

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Panoramic view of the Claremont Showground Arena, at the inaugural Perth Royal Show held at the Claremont Showground, after the transfer from Guildford.

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The Perth Royal Show was first held at the Claremont Showground in 1905. This 35 acre site was gifted to the Society in 1902. Previously the Show had been held on ground at East Guildford. The new Showgrounds were opened by Premier Hector Rason on 1 November in the presence of a large crowd. The new showground ring was the size of the previous entire showground, and the grandstand and other facilities were transferred from the old ground. The surrounding track, designed for cycling and horse racing events, was one of the longest in Australia at the time.

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Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia

Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia

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Perth Royal Show main arena 1905

Inaugural Perth Royal Show at Claremont Showground (1905)

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