shows

Bamaga women's stall, Bamaga show, Cape York Peninsula, 1958. Slide by Harry Hyndman, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland

Bamaga show, Cape York Peninsula, 1958. Slide by Harry Hyndman, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland

Cedar log at the 1897 exhibition, Bowen Park. Product of the North Queensland Timber Co. Queensland agricultural journal, 1897. Collection of the University of Queensland Library

Collection of the University of Queensland Library

Men's woodchop, Goombungee show, c1960. Slides by John Thun, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland.

Women's woodchop, Goombungee show, c1960. Slides by John Thun, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland.

Festivals

Queensland's geographical and cultural diversity is reflected in its festivals. From the far north to the west and the south, festivals form a significant part of the economic, cultural and social fabric of the State's towns and cities. Festivals can generate significant income for community groups and businesses. They are often run by volunteer groups, such as Rotary or Apex, or a committee of community members in conjunction with local government.

Bird's eye view, Queensland Exhibition, 1876. This bird’s eye view of the first show included inset ‘now’ and ‘future’ images of the Exhibition building. The Week, 26 August 1876.

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Show ground, National Exhibition, Brisbane, c1911. Postcard showing crowds around the main ring. Postcard by Coloured Shell Series. Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

The 1949 Royal National Show (Ekka)

Bowen Park

Bowen Hills, QLD

Australia

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1 January 1949

8 October 2010

Location

Bowen Park

Bowen Hills, QLD

Australia

See map: Google Maps

8 October 2010

Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland

Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Archives

The 1949 Royal National Show. From the very first show, the organisers of the Brisbane Exhibition sought to represent all of Queensland. The front cover of the 1949 catalogue declared that the Exhibition ‘covers Queensland’ and featured a stylised image of the showgrounds imposed on a map of Queensland. Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland archives.