Today (Saturday), Premier Roger Cook and Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis will officially open the Perth Royal Show.
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12:30pm – opening ceremony 1:00pm – media conference |
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Claremont Showgrounds (enter via Gate 2) 1 Graylands Road, Claremont
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Media contact: David Cooper – 0448 324 980
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