A black-and-white aerial photograph of Melbourne taken in 1950 shows Fitzroy Town Hall in the bottom left, to the Royal Exhibition Building towards Port Phillip Bay, with the other taken in 2020.

A visit to the Show isn’t complete without dragging home an arm full of showbags. Whether it is the ever popular Bertie Beetle, your favourite AFL team or more recent additions like Peppa Pig ...

Four-year-old Karen Ring of Fawkner, with fairy floss and showbags at the Royal Melbourne Show in 1964. Bertie Beetle has long been a favourite of Melbourne showgoers.

Four-year-old Karen Ring of Fawkner, with fairy floss and showbags at the Royal Melbourne Show in 1964. Bertie Beetle has long been a favourite of Melbourne showgoers.