Showgrounds Fire

A fire at the Showgrounds in 1914 destroyed approximately 18 structures including a grandstand and the industrial hall.

Date c.1914
Subjects Melbourne Royal®
Dimensions 8 x 14 cm
Reference Number RASV
Medium Postcard

HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD?

Research is ongoing and we are always seeking to increase knowledge and understanding about Melbourne Royal's Heritage Collection. If you have any information about this object please contact heritage@melbourneroyal.com.au

More from this series

2018 · Melbourne Royal®

Winning Tastes Pavilion

1848 · Melbourne Royal®

Port Phillip Farmers' Society Rules

1852 · Melbourne Royal®

Port Phillip Farmers Tea Set

1850 · Melbourne Royal®

Alexina Duncan

1918 · Melbourne Royal®

Government Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds

1924 · Melbourne Royal®

Colonel Sir Charles Merrett VD

1960 · Melbourne Royal®

Pavilion model

2013 · Melbourne Royal®

Australian International Beer Awards