Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales

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The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is an Agricultural society based in New South Wales, Australia. They run many of the agricultural shows around New South Wales including the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The Royal Agricultural Society Ground was initially the major venue for the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership, the precursor to today's National Rugby League competition. The Royal Agricultural Society Challenge Shield was the trophy awarded to the NSWRFL premiers from 1908 to 1913.

[edit] Personnel

• Samuel Hordern was president for many years.
• William Parry-Okeden was Executive Director for many years.
• Major-General Sandy Pearson AO, DSO, OBE, MC, was Executive Director (1976-1983)

[edit] See also

• Royal Agricultural Society of England
• Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania
• American Royal

[edit] External links

• Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Website

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