International Exhibition For Christchurch
WELLINGTON, Feb. 15. The Government supports the proposal for an luternatioiial Exhibition in Christchurch in 11)53 and lias ap [iroached the International Committee for Exhibitions in London to have it recoguised as an international displav. The Minister of Industries and Commerce, Mr. Nordmeyer, stated this toniglit and added that whether Christ church in 1953 was approved as an international exhibition or not, it would lave Government support. The sugjested dates were October 3, 1953, to April 24, 1954. . The provisional direc:ors envisaged an international air race from London to Christchurch to syndionise. Fifty acres of land wer-j ivailable in North Hagley Park, Christihurch, for the exhibition, and 'presenf
plans provided for 15 acres of buildings with six acres reserved for overseas exliibits. ,
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Chronicle (Levin), 16 February 1949, Page 7
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126International Exhibition For Christchurch Chronicle (Levin), 16 February 1949, Page 7
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