COOMA’s first show is thought to have been held in 1870 or 1871, the main centre of the exhibition being held in what is now Cooma Centennial Park.
In 1875, the venue was changed to the police paddock, and this was the first show run by the Pastoral and Agricultural Association.
In 1885, an area of five acres – originally part of the common – was granted for the show ground (part of this land ...
