Wednesday,
26 February 2025
A show steeped in history

MORE than 100 years ago, in 1904, it was gazetted in federal parliament that the town of Dalgety would become the site for the capital city of Australia.

Dalgety was a popular choice at the time due to it being halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and a suitable distance inland to avoid attack from the sea.

Members of parliament came and 'bathed in the river' and a decision was made in favour of th...

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