The Royal Hall of Industries

The Royal Hall of Industries at Moore Park holds many fond memories for me.

During my childhood, when the Royal Easter Show was held in this area, the Royal Hall of Industries was the showbag pavilion.

Officially opened in February 1913, the RHoI only took nine months to build.

With vaulted ceilings and cathedral windows, this Greco-Roman style building is majestic and imposing.

Used as an exhibition space from the beginning, the Hall was later commandeered by the government during the 1919 Influenza as a morgue.

Throughout the roaring twenties, it was affectionately known as the Palais Royale by the young party goers and used for balls, dances and roller skating.

During the Depression, the Hall was turned into a boxing ring.

The army then took over the space during WWII.

Now the Hall is used for special events like the Big Designer Market (which is why we visited recently), the Mardi Gras Party and for the filming of Masterchef Live. 

This post is part of Saturday Snapshot.

Orange Grove Markets #2

Another visit to Orange Grove Markets last week has inspired a second post.

The markets are so colourful and vibrant that even the hardware stall is photo-worthy!

 The poppies and proteas were gorgeous (again!)

And the winter produce looked scrumptious.

I did this visit with Mr Seasons. We enjoyed a lovely long stroll together in the early morning quiet.

And finished our ramble with a coffee at a local favourite on the way home again.

Another perfect day.

Saturday Snapshot is a now being hosted by Melinda from West Metro Mommy

The rules are simple:

To participate in the Saturday Snapshot meme post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken and leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky. Photos can be old or new, and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes to see. How much detail you give in the caption is entirely up to you. Please don’t post random photos that you find online.

Saturday Snapshot Orange Grove Markets

This morning dawned with one of those glorious sunny winter days that Sydney can do so well.

I decided to walk up to our local farmer's markets at Orange Grove to check out the winter produce.

Saturday Snapshot is a now being hosted by Melinda from West Metro Mommy

The rules are simple:

To participate in the Saturday Snapshot meme post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken and leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky. Photos can be old or new, and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes to see. How much detail you give in the caption is entirely up to you. Please don’t post random photos that you find online. 

Wordless Wednesday November 28th

Wordless Wednesday:
Christmas in Australia