THE EXHIBITION.
(Per Pi era Association.)
Christfchurcb, last night. . At a meeting af the executive of the International Exhibition, the chairman etated that he was ;pore.-hopeful of the ultimate succdsb of the Undertaking than he was two or throe months ago. The main building, plans for which 'will be ready soon, is to consist of two stories, and will be 850 feet long and 90 feet wide, with two towers each 120 feet high. The Premier is to be asked to arrange through recognised channels for attendance at the open* ing ceremony of a member of the Royal family, delegations from European nations, and representatives of British colonies. The Government intend to provide an organ at a oost of *£3ooo, whioh after the Exhibition will be presented to the citizens. In all about 20 reports from sectional committees were dealt with.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1541, 24 August 1905, Page 2
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