WORKS OF ART.
TO BE EXHIBITED SHORTLY. 8y Teicgrapk—Press AeMckticn. Wellington, Monday. The Premier has received a communication from Mr. H. M. Gore, president of the New Zealand Fine Arts, stating that Mr. Baillic, an old New Zealander, is bringing, out in the Turakiria a ' magnificent collection of pictures, the work of British and Continental artists, for exhibition. The academy will make purchases from these with' the money they have in hand, supplemented,, they hope, by public and municipal contributions. Mr. Baillie selected the paintings, the whole collection being subject to review and final approval by Mr. Clausen, R.A. The. Premier has replied that when the time arrives, the question of inspecting the works of art on exhibition would Receive the full consideration of the'_ Government. He agreed . that the exhibition would afford a good opportunity to make a selection of pictures for the proposed national gallery.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 187, 6 February 1912, Page 2
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147WORKS OF ART. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 187, 6 February 1912, Page 2
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