The grand parade : a history the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
Fletcher, Brian H. (Brian Hinton), 1931-20181988
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It traces the Royal Easter Show history, from 1822 to the present day, recording troubles and triumphs of the show. A researched account by an Australian historian, it is a significant contribution to the historical literature of the Bicentennial year
Main title:
The grand parade : a history the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales / by Brian H. Fletcher.
Imprint:
Paddington : N.S.W Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 1988
Collation:
328 pages illustrations facsimiles
Contents:
Foreword -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Beginnings 1822-1836 -- Revival 1836 -1857 -- From Parramatta to Sydney 1857- 1877 -- The move to Moore Park 1877-1882 -- Early difficulties 1882-1888 -- The struggle over the showground 1888-1894 -- Recovery 1894-1912 -- Expansion 1912-1930 -- Depression and war 1930-1943 -- Post war developments 1943- 1960 -- The recent past 1960-1986 -- 1987 in pictures
ISBN:
1862562652 (hbk)
Dewey class:
630.74
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
14469
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 630.74 GRA | Available |