N.Z. OFFICES IN LONDON
. « PURCHASE AFTER THREE YEARS’ NEGOTIATIONS London, April 9. The purchase by. New Zealand of the Fascist campaign which is being conplele, apart from the legal formalities. The value will be greatly . enhanced when the Strand widening is completed. The late Mr. Massey inspected and approved the building in 1923, and Mr. Coates finalised the terms after several breakdowns during three years’ negotiations. —Sydney “Sun” Cable. EPSTEIN’SSTATUETTES y London, April 9. New Zealand’s purchase of the British Medical Council’s building has revived the controversy concerning the propriety of Epstein’s eighteen statuettes, which stud the facade of- the first floor. Years ago there was a strong objection to them on the ground that they should not be exposed to the public gaze, being more fit for a scientific gallery Questions were even asked in Parliament. It is understood that the New Zealand authorities do not intend to interfere with the figures, which are now heavily coated with grime.—Aus.N.Z Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 167, 12 April 1926, Page 7
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