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Shows & fairs, 1924

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C.B. Sports Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1924 · page 6

The sports carnival in a[?] of the Christian Brothers' High School funds, is to be continued today. Last week an attractive programme of horse events…

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Empire Exhibition. Re-opening in 1925. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1924 · page 4

In view of the certainly of the Empire Exhibition at Wembley re-opening in 1925, the opinion is growing in Australian circles that the body controllng…

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Made in Australia Next Week's Exhibition. Wagga Shops Participate

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1924 · page 1

An exhibition is to be opened in Wagga on Tuesday next, the primary object of which is to induce Australian citizens, particularly Australian housewives, to purchase Australian-made goods. Australia needs…

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1925 Exhibition. British Decision. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1924 · page 2

It has been definitely decided that the Government will arrange to hold a 1925 exhibition. The closest harmony reigns between the Department of Overseas…

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Exhibition in Wagga Australian-made Goods Promoters Help Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1924 · page 3

To-morrow the Australian-made Preference league Exhibition will open in the Masonic Hall, Wagga. The official opening will be at 3…

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Made in Australia the Preference League. This Week’s Exhibition

The Daily Express · Monday 24 November 1924 · page 2

Vigorous organisation and experiened team work by the representatives of the “Australian–made” Preference League ensures that everything…

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The “Preference” Exhibition

The Daily Express · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 2

The representatives of the “Australian made” Preference Le[?]gue— Messrs. Angus, Ju[?] and Cros[?]an and a large [?] of expert workers…

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Exhibition in Hall. Final Preparations

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 1

At the Wagga Masonic Hall the staff of the exhibition, assisted by many Boy Scouts, Worked all last night in preparing for the exhibition, which…

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What Is a Fair Wage? Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 1

The question of what is a fair wage cropped up to-day, when Judge Curlewis gave his judgement in the Full Industrial Court in an appeal of the…

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Empire Exhibition. London, November 24

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 3

The Executive Council of the British Empire Exhibition has decided to recommend the continuance of the exhibition in 1925…

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Something for Everybody the Exhibition

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 1

“It has been wonderful, continuity of public interest. The place has been crowded ever since we opened,” said Mr. Murray Angus,…

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Empire Exhibition. Continuance Recommended London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 2

The executive council of the British Empire Exhibition has resolved to recommend the continuence of the Exhibition in 1925, authorising the…

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Easter Sports Carnival. for Wagga Hospital

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 2

Last night a meeting of representatives of the Wagga District Hospital committee, and sporting bodies and friendly societies decided to hold a…

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Fair Wage. Rate Governed by Worth. Judge's Definitions. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 2

The question of what is a fair wage cropped up to-day, when Judge Curlewis gave his judgment in the Full Industrial Court in the appeal of the…

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What Australia Can Do Wagga Exhibition Opens Magnificent Demonstration in Masonic Hall "Buy Australian Goods !"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 1

"I can conceive of no better policy for the advancement of the Australian Commonwealth than that Which aims to make in Australia all the goods used by Australians. It is a policy that should have the individual support…

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Australians Now Make Most Things Australians Need Most Worthy Preference. Australian-made Exhibition Makes Wagga Think Unique Industrial Effort Attracts District-wide Attention Manufacturers of Three States Come to the Centre of Rural Progress Preference Week Is Inaugurated by Splendid Shop Window Displays and Unprecedented National Spirit

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 1

He's a patriotic, thoroughbred, Australian And stands for his country like, a man. He who buys of all creation, Made in the land of his location…

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Girls’ Friendly Society. the Annual Fair

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 2

The annual fair of the St. John’s Girls’ Friendly Society was held in the grounds of Et. John's Hall, in Baylis Street, yesterday afternoon…

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Exhibition's Value Leading Wagga Citizens' Views

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga, Alderman D. T. Byrnes: "I was astounded to see that we had so far advanced, as we actually have in…

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G.F.S. Fair. for Church Management Fund

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 2

The Wagga Girls' Friendly Society yesterday opened a fair in the Rectory grounds. Baylis street, in aid of the Church Management Fund. The…

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Empire Exhibition. the Continuance Question. London, November 25

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 1

It is understood that the total Wembley receipts from rents concessions and admission totals £2,000,000 the losses £1,800;000 and the…

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