In celebration of the society’s bicentenary in 2022, the organisation is encouraging show-goers to reminisce and share their cherished moments of the iconic event via its new heritage stories platform.
General manager Murray Wilton said the RAS created the platform to allow community members to share their side of the story.
“We wanted to create a way for our community to share their memories of the Sydney Royal Easter Show and become a part of the RAS’s written history,” Mr Wilton said.
“An organisation doesn’t reach a bicentenary without the support of generations of members, staff, council, exhibitors, entertainers, volunteers and show-goers who champion the mission of the RAS.
“So, as we celebrate 200 years of entertaining, educating and engaging our community on the importance of sustainable agriculture, we want to honour our supporters’ unique memories and stories.
“From winning your first championship ribbon to saving up all your pocket money to purchase your favourite show bag — stories are how we connect as a community, and we can’t wait to share, reminisce and be inspired by yours.”
Visit rasnsw.com.au/200years/showstories/ and share your show story to become a part of the RAS’s 200-year history.
Bob pops up
Ever wonder what happened to former Victorian Agriculture Minister Bob Cameron?
He has just been appointed chair of Coliban Water, the urban water supply company based in Bendigo.
A lawyer, Mr Cameron has been chair of Bendigo Health for about six years.
He was agriculture minister in the second Bracks ministry from 2002 to 2006. He retired from politics in 2010.
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