“ We have practicallv got to create a circus to attract the public,” said a speaker at a meeting of the General Committee of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, in emphasising the apathy in Auckland toward a show that consisted merely of a display of cattle and sheep. Other speakers said that unlike Christchurch and Palmerston North, Auckland was not a la ruling community, so that some other attraction would have to he provided in order to ensure a larger “gate.” It was suggested that a floral fete with competitions for decorated motor-cars and vehicles might be arranged. “Put on a totalisator.” was the final solution of the problem offered by one member.
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1926, Page 4
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