GIFT TO AUSTRALIA
GIANT FLAGPOLE FROM CANADA
[United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright)
VICTORIA (8.C.), Bth January. A giant flagpole of British Columbia Douglas fir standing 180 feet, similar to that sent to Kew Gardens, London, will be presented to the Australian Government to stand at Canberra. This was arranged at a meeting on Thursday between Air Moloney and the Premier, Mr Tolmie, prior to the sailing of the Australian Trade Minister by the Aorangi: The Government also presented four paintings of British Columbia scenes to hang in Government Buildings at Canberra. The flagpole will be shipped in the spring. ■
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 10 January 1931, Page 7
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99GIFT TO AUSTRALIA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 10 January 1931, Page 7
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