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DFO Jindalee OPENS 16 November 2007!
Finally what everyone has been waiting for - the opening of the new DFO
(Direct Factory Outlet) at Jindalee. DFO Jindalee opens to the public
on 16 November 2007 at 16 Amazons Place Jindalee, Brisbane, QLD. It's
promised that at DFO Jindalee you'll find bargains of up to 70% off
Australian and International brands.
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The Ekka, aka the
Exhibition or The Royal Queensland Show, is ten days of fun for all ages. You
can enjoy fireworks, displays, fashion parades, animals of all shapes and sizes,
craft and food. Not to mention thee rides in Sideshow Alley, tons of showbags
and live music. What a blast!
EKKA is held every August.
Gates open 9am each morning. If you want to know
more about and details of attractions and closing times, visit the official Ekka
website.
Ticket prices are Adult $22, Adult concession $16, Child (5 - 14
years) $12, Child under 5 FREE. Family tickets also available from $31.
Brisbane's public holiday for the EKKA is on a Wednesday in mid-August every year. There are different show holiday dates for
neighbouring shires in South East Queensland as follows:
Friday
Shire of Tara
Monday
City of Logan, Caboolture Shire, Gold Coast - northern , Pine Rivers Shire, Redland
Shire, Balonne, Beaudesert, Biggenden, Boonah, Eidsvold, Esk, Gatton, Gayndah, Cherbourg,
Monto, Kilcoy, Kingaroy, Kolan, Murgon, Rosalie, Wondai
Tuesday
City of Redcliffe
Also keep in mind that many
schools have an extra days' holiday for students.
Going strong since 1876 is Queensland's greatest annual show, the EKKA was
first known as the Intercolonial Exhibition. Every year town and
country are brought together to exhibit their assets - their cattle,
horses, sheep, pigs, new inventions, artwork, food, crafts, music, and
more.
A Bit of EKKA History...The first Exhibition was a five day event held at Bowen Park on
August 22, 1876 where a surging crowd of 17, 000 showgoers (Brisbane's
population at the time was just 22, 000!) paid just one shilling to see
the show. Mounted troopers had to hold them back as they surged through
the turnstiles!
The first showbag was a free sample bag of coal of all things and
just as they do today, showgoers watched horse and cattle parades. In
1876, the EKKA held 1000 exhibits, today it holds over 30, 000 and
whilst the showgrounds are larger and more advanced, the feeling of
excitement and wonder can still be seen on the faces of young and old
alike.
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Brisbane Shopping
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Here you'll find an extensive directory listing of shopping centres and shopping malls throughout Brisbane suburbs...
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Fun Stuff
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When looking to dine out in Brisbane, it is helpful to understand the different
precincts for
restaurants in Brisbane.
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