BRIGHTENING THE CITY
(To the Editor.)
Sir,—During the last few years I have met many overseas travellers' and. taken them for motor tours around Wellington and suburbs. They invariably admired our wonderful scenery, but without exception inquired why our houses are so shabby and unpaiinted. I am unable to give them a satisfactory reply beyond referring to the recent financial stringency. Yes, they say, but surely this state of affairs has passed and people can now- repaint their houses if only to protect them from the weather -. and prolong their life.--. '•.■-;■ y'■.'•; .-,' -
Might I suggest to your thoughtful readers that those who repaint. their houses now will avoid the prices that are bound to increase when many people will decide to take this step to brighten up and improve their properties prior to . the Centennial Exhibition to,be held here in about two and a half years' time. Moreover, it will probably be difficult to obtain competent painters if this work is delayed much longer. I recommend the Mayor and Beautifying Association to support this essential renovation as one that will do more to improve the look' of our city and suburbs than any other undertaking.—l am, etc..
PETER SIMPLE,
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 143, 18 June 1937, Page 12
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199BRIGHTENING THE CITY Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 143, 18 June 1937, Page 12
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