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were shown by practically all the cc unties of California, and the affair 

 was a huge success, being a glorified exhibition of everything that the 

 soil produces, backed up by the friendly rivalry existing in the various 

 sections, each endeavouring to advance their district by all the " boost " 

 possible. 



The usual gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention were the 

 awards offered. Occasion was therefore taken to enter the Victorian 

 grains, but the show was very meagre as compared with the opportunitv 



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afforded for collection of the local products. Satisfactory to relate, 

 though somewhat surprising in view of the complete disjjlays entered 

 by the various sections of California, and the strong local interest in 

 the undertaking, the highest awards of gold medals and blue ribbons 

 were obtained in each instance for wheat and oat« grown in Victoria. 



The awards also obtained in the Pan-Pacific International Exposi- 

 tion have now been prepared by the management, and are expected to 

 arrive in Melbourne at an early date. 



