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Shows & fairs, 1924

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The Exhibition Extension of Time “Australian—made” Is a Draw

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 1

Owing to the [?]vidence ,of great appreciation by the pub[?]c of Wagga and district as demonstrated by the large attendances at the…

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Self-reliant Australia What the Wagga Exhibition Reveals to the Public Crowds At Masonic Hall Great Interest in Demonstrations and Window Displays

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1924 · page 2

"I believe Australia can become self-reliant and prosperous through the development of primary and secondary industries; to assist that end I pledge myself to give preference at all times to Australian Made…

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The Exhibition Wagga’s Popular Resort

The Daily Express · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 5

No more effective appeal has, perhaps, ever been made to a community upon a national question in peace time than the…

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The Exhibition Australian - Made Preference Week. Wagga Leads

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 4

Mr. H. V. Grossman, who, to-day will Judge the shop window displays in connection with the "Australian-Made" Preference…

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Griffith Agricultlural Show a School Girl's Candid Criticism

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 1

During the term now drawing to a close the pulis attending the Griffith rural school were set the task of writing an essay on the late Griffith…

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Motor Notes the Cars of 1925 News of the Olympia Motor Show

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 6

Latest, advices from London east some interesting sidelights on the progress which has been made in the motor industry during the past year…

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Methodist Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1924 · page 4
Also in The Daily Express

The Methodist Church will hold a fair in the Masonic Hall next Thursday at which numerous competitions will be decided. The articles which…

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Wagga G.f.s. Fair

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1924 · page 4

The St. John's Church of England Girls' Friendly Society Fair that was held on Wednesday and Thursday at St. John's Hall had an excellent…

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Fair Rents. Defying the Court. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 November 1924 · page 2

Mrs. Edith Carberry, of Darling Hurst was to-day fines £10, or 28 days imprisonment, at the Fair Rents Court, on a charge of having received…

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Wagga Exhibition Attendance Estimated at 15,000. Window Displays. Winners of Shop and Public Competitions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1924 · page 3

The "Australian Made," Preference Exhibition closed at the Masonic Hall at 10 o'clock last night after four very successful…

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"Australian Made" the Exhibition

The Daily Express · Monday 1 December 1924 · page 2

Mr Murray Angus, Director-in-Charge of the "Australian-made" Exhibition which was in Wagga last week in an open letter to the people…

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Show Language

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 1 December 1924 · page 2

James Collins, a stranger, who did not appear when called on, was fined £3, with 8s costs, or 21 days' gaol for using indecent…

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Fancy Fair at Yanco

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

The Popular Girl Competition. which has aroused such keen rivalry amongst the candidates and their workers, will be brought to a close…

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Australian Made. Junee Preference Week. Exhibition Opened Yesterday

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon the Australian-Made Preference exhibition was opened in Junee. The displays attracted considerable public attention, big…

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Presbyterian Fair Successful Function

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon and last night a fair was held at the Presbyterian School Hall, Wagga, for the purpose of raising funds for mission work. The…

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St. Andrews Fair. Successful Effort

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 2

The Annual Fair in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held at St. Andrew’s Hall yesterday afternoon and evening and…

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Tennis. Victorian Carnival Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 1

Gerald Patterson successfully defended the [?]e of State Singles Champion of Victoria to-day by defeating Cummings (of New South…

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For Urgent Attention. Cookery Exhibition at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 2

The Masonic Hall, Wagga, will have a very interesting and unique exhibition for three days, commencing December 10, and will take the form of…

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A Passing Storm Lessons or Picture Show?

The Daily Express · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 2

There was some warmth, tor a few minutes at the meeting of the Rural School Parents and Citizens Association a meeting last night…

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