The first RAS Showgirl competition was held in 1962. Its introduction was well thought-through and part of a wider strategic push by the RAS to strengthen ties with regional agricultural societies through zone conferences, field competitions and symposiums. At its heart,...

A 21 st Century Vision! During the Royal Sydney in 1933, as the annual Easter Show crowds and exhibitors jostled for space at the Society’s Moore Park showgrounds, the Sydney Mail published its vision of the Show’s 21 st century multi-storey future!  At...

Australia is said to have made her fortune riding on the sheep’s back. But if some of the early visionaries of the Agricultural Society of NSW had their way,  quite a different animal may have made our wealth – silkworms.

Sinclair Stand The Sinclair Stand is a popular one during the Sydney Royal Easter Show - entry points from along Grand Parade with its multiple food outlets make it the perfect stand for watching the lunchtime entertainment with some Show food in hand. It is also home to...

Southee Pavilion Ethelbert Ambrock (Bert) Southee OBE, MA, BSc, BSc (Ag) was a specialist in plant breeding research and a leader in agricultural education. He was founder and first secretary-treasurer of the Agricultural Society of the University of Sydney, a founding member...

Every night at 8.30pm the Sydney Royal Easter Show turns its eyes, and ears, to the Commonwealth Bank Arena. Rock music blasts across the Arena to introduce the fearless stuntmen about to perform. As rock music blasts and engines roar, the audience holds its breath as three...

Sulkies and buggies were the horse-drawn vehicles in most widespread use in Australia. Well into the 20 th century, these jaunty conveyances continued to grace our roads. Before the development of the automobile, horse-drawn vehicles were the most popular form of transport...

Learn more about the history of the RAS Dairy Cattle competitions  here .

To learn more about Supreme Merinos and the history of the RAS Sheep and Fleece competition, click here .

Suttor Stand The Suttor Stand at Sydney Showground gives all those who take a seat an incredible view of the bikes and precision driving as well as the evening fireworks during the Sydney Royal Easter Show.  In the AFL season, it is a prime location allocated to GWS...