WEMBLEY EXHIBITION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19475, 9 May 1925, Page 10

WEMBLEY EXHIBITION

AUSTRALIA TO THE TOEE.-

OUTSTANDING FEATURES,

Pf li Allocution— By Telegraph—Coiyriahi,

LONDON, May 7. . The Australian is, again one of the most forward pavilions at'Wembley. An official party consisting of Sir Joseph Cook and the Agents-Qeneral were to-day delighted with the readiness for opening on Saturday, also the changes effected since last Three of the most outstanding popular features promise to be: Firstly, the best scene, modelled in butter, is that with lifelike figures of Hobbs batting, Collins and Ryder fielding, and Oldfield crouching at the wickets. Secondly, a panoramic model of Sydney Harbour, which is unrivalled hi any pavilion. Every notable building is recognisable. There are ferry boats and ocean-going boats moving across the foreground, and a glint of the sunset is reflected in the windows of houses in the distance. Thirdly, a working illustration of the woollen industry on which Paton and Baldwins (Limited), have expended £7OOO in installing special spinning machines.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

NEW ZEALAND PAVILION.

EFFECTIVE SCENES,

LONDON, May 7. New Zealand’s display at Wembley is also markedly better, notably a diorama with geysers, mud springs, and hot baths in operation. There are delightful vignettes and scenes among .the mountains and sounds and miniature bush and waterfalls. There are a series of motionless models of harbours, which are also very effective. New Zealand, like Australia, has' a striking display of butter, and also meat refrigerating chambers. Canada and South Africa have again very fine pavilions. The former has a most expensive and showy display, the best of the whole Exhibition, but it does not possess the naturalness of the other dominions.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

‘ EXfcSmdN BILL PARSED. LONDON, May 7. (Received May 8, at 7.40 p.m.) The House of Lords has read a third time the Exhibition Bill. The Bill has ie ceived the Royal assent.-—Reuter.

Under the British Empire Exhibition Guarantee Bill £1,100,000 is guaranteed.

’ OPENING TO-DAY. THE KING’S SPEECH, BROADCASTING PROPOSALS. LONDON, May 8. (Received May 8, at 7.40 p.m.) There is some conjecture as to -whether the King’s speech at the opening of the Empire Exhibition on Saturday will be * wirelessly audible in the dominions. Many believe it should be picked up if the conditions are good, but the British Broadcasting Company is not making any special effort to ensure distant reception. The speech will be relayed from Chelmsford on a 1600 metre wave length, and from other stations, ranging from .500 metres to 500 metres. The broadcasting will begin at 11 in the morning, English summer time, and will last at least 90 minutes. —A. and N.Z.'Cable.