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Founding Members - RAS Times Feature

In 1822 the founding members of what would become the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) could see where opportunity lay. With land rapidly opening up in all directions, everyone who was anyone got cracking, establishing or further developing their agricultural interests....

Fourth Anniversary Address

Fowlers Vacola Mint Sauce Showbag

Fowlers Vacola mint sauce showbag. Double sided with barbecue and mint sauce on either side, c1950s [Tim Tulk collection]. Click here to find out more

Frances Binnie Arts & Crafts - RAS Times Feature

The Frances Binnie Pavilion has housed the Arts & Crafts section since the Show relocated to Sydney Olympic Park. With the section off to new digs next year, it’s fitting to remember the woman behind the name. For over thirty years she was...

Frogs & Reptiles Competition History

The Sydney Royal Frog & Reptile Show was inaugurated in 2011. Non-venomous snakes, lizards and frogs are judged, with prizes awarded in each category. Top accolades are given for Grand Champion, Runner-up to Grand Champion, the highest placed youth keeper, and People's...

Goats Competition History

Goats were brought to Australia with the First Fleet in 1788. As hardy creatures that could be used for their meat, milk, and wool they were the perfect animal for the fledgling settlement. The first record of a goat at the Show is in 1833 when a kid produced...