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View All 7 Colours Charles Wing Back Armchair View All 7 Colours The Royal Melbourne Show is an agricultural show held at Melbourne Showgrounds every September. It is organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and has been running since 1848.[1] Each year Royal Melbourne Show attracts attendances of up to half a million people. The traditional purpose is the display of rural industry, including livestock and produce with its associated competitions and awards however the show also features amusement rides and a sideshow alley, as well as the peculiarly Australian tradition of 'Showbags', carry bags containing samples of goodies produced by various commercial enterprises. A prominent feature during showtime are the many rides including a permanent wooden Mad Mouse roller coaster which resided at the grounds until 2001, owned by Wittingslow Amusements. A permanent chairlift also resided onsite until 2005. The site has its own railway station, used during special events located on the Flemington Racecourse line.
The Thursday of the show was once observed as the Show Day public holiday in Melbourne; this holiday was abandoned in 1994. While the Royal Show is the main show in Victoria, many cities and towns in regional Victoria host smaller shows, such as the Royal Geelong Show, Bendigo Show, Ballarat Show, Warragul Show, Whittlesea Show and the Shepparton Show. The major rural competitions of the show include Alpaca competitions, Beef Cattle Competitions, Beef Carcase Competitions, Dairy cattle Competition, Dog Competitions, Horse Competitions, Poultry Competition, Sheep Competition, Domestic Animal Competitions, Fleece Competitions and Woodchop Competitions. The major equestrienne competition of Australia is the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout which is held here. This is a memorial trophy to Mrs Violet Murrell's bravery in attempting to save her hack, Garryowen from a fire. The competition is judged on mount, costume, saddlery, riding ability and general appearance of horsewomen. There are also Art, Craft and Cookery Competitions.
A lamb in the petting area at the 2013 show Located all around the show grounds are a total of sixteen pavilions and arenas. The Farmhouse is an interactive animal space including shearing and milking demonstrations and activities including pat-a-chook, pat-a-pig, grinding grains and digging for veggies. Entertainment consists of multiple live performances, activities and displays. Entertainers have included Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Peppa Pig Dorothy the Dinosaur from the children's group The Wiggles, Play School concert, Sampson the Monster truck, clowns, caricature artists and many more. in addition to 774 ABC Melbourne radio outside broadcast. There is a nightly fireworks display and live performances. Lights, colours and sound provide a unique atmosphere in the Carnival precinct at night. The views from the Ferris wheel across Melbourne’s skyline and the Showgrounds are significant and if you're lucky enough to be on the top as the fireworks display begins you’ll enjoy the best seats in the house.
The show grounds houses an abundance of rides ranging from dodgem cars to roller coasters and helicopter rides. Rides at the Melbourne Show 2013 ^ Royal Melbourne Show 2008 ^ Garryowen back in family Retrieved on 15 October 2008There was carnage last night at the Darts Invitational Challenge in Melbourne as the crowd began throwing plastic chairs at each other in an attempt to create a ‘chair pyramid’.Things escalated quickly as chairs and tables were upended and sent flying around Etihad Stadium, as witnesses looked on in dismay as a riot erupted. Erratic fans were apparently seen urinating on the stadium floor, body-slamming patrons into the furniture and stamping on the tables until they broke in half. There was carnage last night at the Darts Invitational Challenge in Melbourne as the crowd began throwing plastic chairs at each in an attempt to create a ‘chair pyramid’Things got out of hand as fights erupted around the stadium and police were called in to calm the situation down.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said police were called to the stadium after there were reports patrons were attempting to build a 'chair pyramid'. No arrests were made. The nasty outbreak amongst the crowd occurred during the final between local player Simon "The Wizard" Whitlock and world number one "Mighty" Michael van Gerwen at around 9pm. Things escalated quickly as chairs and tables were upended and sent flying around Etihad Stadium as witnesses looked on in dismay as a riot erupted The Darts Invitational Challenge was a highly anticipated event for darts enthusiasts, with international contenders participating in the event and thousands of fans dressing in fancy dress for the occasion.The Etihad Stadium was set-up so revellers could sit on the turf on white plastic chairs.Disgusted fans who attended the event took to their social media accounts to vent their frustration at the people who ruined the night. Local Melbourne darts legend Simon Whitlock seen here in action during the final between Michael van Gerwen
Erratic revellers were apparently seen urinating on the stadium floor, body-slamming patrons into the furniture and stamping on the tables until they broke in half One Twitter user said: 'D*******s at the darts throwing chairs ruining it for everyone.' Another said he would be surprised if the popular event returned to the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne next year. 'Fair to say I'll be staggered if the darts comes back to Melbourne next year...' he said. Spectators can be seen throwing plastic chairs during the final at the Invitational Darts Challenge in Melbourne The crowd looked like they were enjoying wrecking the plastic chairs and tables as they piled them high in a 'chair pyramid'In a video posted online, a huge crowd can be seen gathered around a plastic chair and table pyramid, recklessly thrashing the furniture for their own enjoyment as the game of darts continues in the background.Another Twitter user posted the video to his personal page with the message: 'Possibly the most reckless sporting event I've attended.'
Speaking to The Age, Etihad Stadium communications manager Bill Lane said three people were treated for minor injuries after the outbreak and nearly 40 patrons were ejected from the building by security. An injured spectator is assisted by a security guard after chairs and tables were thrown around Etihad Stadium Victoria police officers were called to the scene after the violence escalated quickly People dressed in fancy dress for the event and only mid-strength beer was on sale 'The night started really well but unfortunately a small minority did behave poorly,' he said.'There'll be a major debrief and we are talking with police and our own security contractor. We won't shy away from what happened and invariably we learn something from every event.'Mr Lane also said that the bar was only serving mid-strength beer and was closed down as soon as the violence started. Police say there were no arrests made. Three people were treated at the scene for minor injuries and over 40 people were ejected from the building