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Royal Adelaide Show: How prices have changed over time
The Royal Adelaide Show has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in 1840. Admission once cost just sixpence for children, while adults paid a shilling.
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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated 24 days ago
The Royal Adelaide Show has undergone significant changes since its inception in 1840, adapting to the times while maintaining its nostalgic charm. As the show continues to evolve, it's hard not to reminisce about the good old days when a ride on a penny-farthing cost a mere farthing or a penny.
An overhead view of this year's show at the Wayville showgrounds.
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