SHEPPARTON, Wednesday.—With a very large atten dance and record entries in all sections, despite the drought, the Shepparton Centenary Show and the Grand National Exhibition of Victoria was officially ...
Article : 680 wordsFragrant red roses were well represented in the colourful display of blooms at the Spring Rose Show which was opened by the Lord Mayor (Councillor E.Campbell) ...
Article : 997 wordsTwo catalogues aggregating 7,100 bales were submitted at the wool sales which were continued in Melbourne yesterday. The top greasy wool price was 17d. for a ...
Article : 1,597 wordsGEELONG, Wednesday.—His Excellency the Governor (Lord Huntingfield) and Lady Huntingfield, and the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) and Mrs. Dunstan came to Geelong to-day for the celebration of the 100th ...
Article : 1,422 wordsThe Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) making the official announcement that he was to be succeeded in office by the Duke of Kent, when he opened the Shepparton Centenary Grand National Show yesterday. On the left is the president (Mr. R. H. Roe) and in the centre is ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 58 wordsMr. Cook (Lab., Bendigo) asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. Hogan) in the Legislative Assembly yesterday whether the experts of the Mines Department had ...
Article : 233 wordsWor. Bro. A. T. Laidlaw was installed as Worshipful Master of the Beechworth Lodge of St. John by Wor. Bro. E. J. Eddy, P.J.G.D., and Post Masters of the ...
Article : 489 wordsHORSES.—Clydesdales—Stallion 4 years: Jackson Bros., 1 anf ch.; W. Wilkinson, 2 and res. ch. Stallion, 3 years; J. Mclntosh. Colt or Gelding 2 years: E. H. Bott, 1; J. Boyd, 2, Special Colt, ...
Article : 923 wordsSouthern Victoria received light showers of rain up to 9 a.m. yesterday, but most of the falls were of less than 25 points. In the afternoon there were only a few ...
Article : 120 wordsBALNARRING, Wednesday.—At the Balnarring flower show awards were:— Sweet Peas.—Mrs. P. McIlroy, Red Rose.— Mrs. Eeles. Pink.—Miss P. Cole White.—Mrs. ...
Article : 82 wordsWALWA, Wednesday.—In the last few days 24 points of rain have been registered. The rain will not be of much value unless followed by heavier rain in the ...
Article : 89 wordsRED HILL, Wednesday.—The Red Hill and District Agricultural and Horticul tural Society held its spring show in ideal weather. ...
Article : 804 wordsKERANG, Wednesday.—At the second day or the Kerang show the gate receipts were £325, compared with —329 last year. Awards:— Sheep.—Three Fat Ewes; G. Morton. Three ...
Article : 688 wordsHEATHCOTE,Wednesday.—At the annual flower show at Mia Mia principal awards Here:—Roses.—G. Ross.Carnations.—Mrs. Coombe.Ranunculi.— Miss D. Blair. Anemones.—H. P. Gambold. ...
Article : 152 wordsDeclaring that Victoria's most acute problem at present was the shortage of water in drought-stricken arcas, Mr. Cot ter, M.L.A., emphasised last night the ...
Article : 110 wordsORBOST, Wednesday. — The Brodrib Young Farmers' Club held its second field day to-day. Light rain fell this morning. The Minister for Lands (Mr. Lind), in ...
Article : 119 wordsBALLARAT, Wednesday. — The elocutionary sections at the South Street competitions were continued to-day. The morning session was devoted to the ...
Article : 228 wordsGEELONG, Wednesday. — The death occurred in the Geelong Hospital this morning of Sister Lewis, of Sydney parade. On Thursday morning last Sister Lewis, ...
Article : 65 wordsMYRTLEFORD, Wednesday.—The Country Women's Association annual spring show was held to-day, Awards:—Roses.—Distinct Varieties—Mrs. Mackenzic. Red—Mrs. W. Hutchinson. ...
Article : 105 wordsSir,—In order that the proposed Apple and Pear Board should be truly representative of producers it is desirous that all those engaged in the industry should have ...
Article : 126 wordsThe Centenary Dog Show was conducted under the auspices of the Kennel Club of Victoria, and attracted exceptionally large entries. Principal awards: — Irish Setters—Novice Dog; Miss M. ...
Article : 891 wordsCampbell and Sons' weekly sale at South Melbourne yesterday was largely attended [?] farmers and metropolitan buyers. A [?]ture of the sale was the keen ...
Article : 95 wordsAt the chick sexing examination conducted by the Department of Agriculture early this month the following qualified for a first-class certificate:—H. A. Jenkin, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 wordsALBURY (N.S.W.), Wednesday. — Murdoch Clarence McLean, of Berrigan, was fatally injured on January 30, when his motor-car overturned while he was on the ...
Article : 64 wordsDOOKIE, Wednesday. — A weatherboard cottage at Caniambo owned by Mr. G. Wall and occupied by Mr. T. Maher was destroyed by fire. Mr. Maher also ...
Article : 35 wordsUnder the auspices of the Portland Old [?]ays' Fraternity a party of former Port[?] residents will be going back home on [?]ember 14 by train to take part in the ...
Article : 59 wordsComparatively little wheat was shipped from Australia in the week ended October 24, but exports of flour were heavy and amounted to 21,653 tons. Wheat was ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 515 wordsBORDERTOWN (S. A.), Wednesday.—In perfect weather the Tatiara Pastoral and Agricultral Society's annual show was opened Gate receipts were —131. ...
Article : 438 wordsGEELONG, Wednesday. — Mr. Maltby, M.L.A., has received advice that the Government has set aside £1,000 for the provision of a temporary breakwater to ...
Article : 69 wordsThe Mickleham branch of the women's [?] of the Country party held on [?]erican tea at the Craigieburn Hall yesterday. The branch president (Mrs. ...
Article : 53 wordsBradford wool tops quotations are un changed, according to a cabled report re ceived in Melbourne yesterday. The de mand is best for types 50's to 40's counts. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 306 words"It is fantastic to suggest that the Commonwealth Government has any intention of taking steps to conscript workers in Australia," said the Prime Minister ...
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Advertising : 30 wordsGEELONG, Wednesday. — At a meeting of the Country Fire Brigades Board at Geelong to-day the tender of Mr. T. Cosh, East Camberwell, was accepted for ...
Article : 50 wordsKERANG, Wednesday. — Mr. John Fraser, aged 60 years, saddler, of Fitzroy street, Kerang, collapsed on the showgrounds to-day. He died on the way to ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 27 Oct 1938, Page 9
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