Melbourne International Exhibition (1880)
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The Melbourne International Exhibition was held from 1 October 1880 until 30 April 1881. It was the second international exhibition to be held in Australia (then Victoria), the first being held the previous year in Sydney. 1.459 million people visited the exhibition, but made a loss of 277 292 pounds[1].
The Royal Exhibition Building, set in the Victorian Carlton Gardens was completed in 1880 to host the exhibition, consisting of over 12,000 square metrers. The foundation stone was laid by Victorian governor George Bowen.[2] Some of the original building remains today and is a World Heritage site.
The exhibition was modelled on the great exhibitions of Europe, with an aim to promote commerce and industry, along with art, science and education. The exhibition was also opend for entertainment and tourism.
[edit] References
- ^ Findling, John E, ed. "Appendix B:Fair Statistics". Encyclopedia of World's Fairs and Expositions. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 414. ISBN 9780786434169.
- ^ http://150.theage.com.au/view_bestofarticle.asp?straction=update&inttype=1&intid=500
