“On a shoestring” The gallery was run on a shoestring, said Cr Hay, and understaffing caused a real problem with vandalism at the week-ends. The sum for the purchase of paintings was ludicrously small when compared with that of the Auckland City Art Gallery, and one “Goldie" would wipe it out Additional buildings must be contemplated in the not too distant future. The gallery was for the benefit of all the community. Mr Rich then explained the Waimairi County Council’s osition. “The council accepted the principle of assistance for the reference section of the library and was prepared to consider the position of the art gallery.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32565, 26 March 1971, Page 1
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