The building of the Exhibition is now almost complete apart from interior finishings. The whole enterprise has been one of magnitude greater than any ever witnessed in New Zealand before. During the course of the erection of the main exhibit blocks several building performances were put up, which are likely to be unrivalled for some years. One was the erection of the frame work of the buildings. This started on August 8. 1938. and was completed by December 19 of the same year. It involved the erection of 1500 supporting columns and 1200 trusses. This construction was completed in 88 working days and the contractors rewarded their workmen with new hats for a Christmas present in recognition of their loyal co-operation.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 September 1939, Page 7
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