AN IMPERIAL EXHIBITION.
A VAST ORGANISATION. (By Cabl»—Preat Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cablo (Rcntor's Telegrams.) (Received January 9th, 11.do p.m.) LONDON, January 8. Tho preliminary arrangements for tho British Empiro Exhibition, which is to be held in 1921, have been completed. The Exhibition will probably bo held in Jtogcnt's Park. Tho Imperial Dominions and Colonial Governments expressed approval of the undertaking, which will be on a vast scale, involving tremendous organisation, which will be set in operation at the earliest moment. The Duke of Argylo has acceptod tho Presidency of the Exhibition; Mr Lloyd George is President of tho Grand Council: and other members of tho Cabinot and distinguished persons nro vicepresidents. Tho Council of tho Oversea Section includes Mr Hughes and Mr Mnssey. Sir John Taverner, tho secretary* in an interview, says the Exhibition* will be the biggest thing ever seen in Great Britain. It is' scheduled to last six months, and w.ill possibly last two years. It may even develop into a permanent showroom for Imperial commerce.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16728, 10 January 1920, Page 9
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169AN IMPERIAL EXHIBITION. Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16728, 10 January 1920, Page 9
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