Police Spectacular

“On Friday, 25th October, 1974, a “Police Spectacular” was held at the Royal Agricultural Showground, Sydney. The Spectacular was the first held since before the Second World War and was staged primarily as a public relations exercise to afford an opportunity for members of the community to see at close range a demonstration of some of the skills and abilities attained by Police and used in their day-to-day duties. The cost of staging the Spectacular was met by the Federation on the basis that any surplus be devoted to the Boys’ Club Movement. Most Sections of the Department contributed towards the staging of the Spectacular. It attracted many thousands of spectators and was an outstanding success. A net profit of $10,000 was raised for the Federation.” Stephen Bamford Via email