Melbourne International Exhibition (1880)
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The Melbourne International Exhibition was held from October 1st 1880 until April 30th 1881. It was the second international exhibition to be held in Australia, the first being held the previous year in Sydney.
The Royal Exhibition Building was completed in 1880 to host the exhibition, consisting of over 12,000 square metres of floorspace and temporary annexes.
The exhibition was modelled on the great exhibitions of Europe, with an aim to promote commerce and industry, along with art, science and education. They also served as a form of entertainment and tourism.
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