History Detectives
Can you find the locations matching these seven historical photographs of the Melbourne Royal Show?
Take part in the brand-new History Detectives challenge — a free, interactive activity for all ages at the Melbourne Royal Show.
Use seven historical photos as your clues, track down the matching locations around the Showgrounds, and recreate each shot with your own creative twist.
Share your photos on social media, tagging @MelbourneRoyalShow and using #historydetectives, for your chance to win — the more locations you find and the more creative your photos, the better your chances of wining.
Romney Marsh Pen
Maker: Alan D. Arnold
Date: c.1975
Subjects: Competitions & Awards
Dimensions: 25.6cm x 20.6cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10130
KFC Stand
Date: c.1993
Subjects: Royal Melbourne Show
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10769
Milo Showbag Stall
Date: c.1980
Subjects: Showbags
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10844
Bull and Herdsman
Date: c.1983
Subjects: Melbourne Royal®
Dimensions: 25cm x 20cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 4418
Komatsu Monster
Date: c.1994
Subjects: Sideshow Alley/Amusements
Dimensions: 25.5cm x 18.5cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 9986
Showtime Laughing Clowns
Date: c.1976
Subjects: Sideshow Alley/Amusements
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10787
Swiss Rolls
Date: c.1976
Subjects: Competitions & Awards
Dimensions: 25cm x 20.5cm
Medium: Photograph