The Claremont Showgrounds
were built in 1905 in the Perth suburb of Claremont, (). The Showgrounds are home to the annual Perth Royal Show
.
Since 1927 the Claremont Speedway was also located here, until its relocation to the new Motorplex near Kwinana in 1999. The closure of the Speedway allowed the main showground arena to be redeveloped into a more open area, suitable for large music events such as the Big Day Out and other festivals.
In 1929 for the state of Western Australia's centenary - a pavilion was built, as well as a number of other features in the grounds.
Claremont Showgrounds is also serviced by a special events train station on the Fremantle line. It has direct connection with the showgrounds.
The old station was located further east with platforms on either side of the line, and required negotiating road crossings.
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The
Claremont Showgrounds
were built in 1905 in the
Perth suburb of
Claremont, (). The Showgrounds are home to the annual
Perth Royal Show
.
Since 1927 the Claremont Speedway was also located here, until its relocation to the new Motorplex near
Kwinana in 1999. The closure of the Speedway allowed the main showground arena to be redeveloped into a more open area, suitable for large music events such as the
Big Day Out and other festivals.
In 1929 for the state of Western Australia's centenary - a pavilion was built, as well as a number of other features in the grounds.
Claremont Showgrounds is also serviced by a special events
train station on the
Fremantle line. It has direct connection with the showgrounds.
The old station was located further east with platforms on either side of the line, and required negotiating road crossings.