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Royal Exhibition Building's 125th: Free Events & Nuttall's Masterpiece
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Celebrating a Century: Melbournes Royal Exhibition Building Marks 125 Years - This weekend, Melbournes Royal Exhibition Building commemorates its 125th anniversary, showcasing a rare painting and offering free events. The building, once Australias federal parliament, has a rich history, including stints as a flu hospital and World War Two barracks. After near demolition, it was saved and recently restored. The highlight is a massive painting by Charles Nuttall, capturing the historic moment of the buildings opening in 1901.
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