From confectionery to boot polish, show bags were originally free sample bags
By Sarah Moss

The "uniquely Australian" tradition of the show bag dates back more than a century, and shows no sign of dying out.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/show-bags-sideshow-alley-history-australian-tradition/106405158

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From confectionery to boot polish, show bags were originally free sample bags

The "uniquely Australian" tradition of the show bag dates back more than a century, and shows no sign of dying out.