World Situation And Proposed Exhibition
WELLINGTON, This Day (P.A.).—Because of the disturbed international situation, the Government reluctantly had decided that, for the present, it could not support the proposal to hold a large exhibition in Christchurch in 1953. This was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr S. G. Holland, today. Mr Holland said that the Government, recognising the importance, of the Canterbury centennial, had been willing to make a very large contribution toward the financing of the proposed exhibition but, unfortunately, it had now become necessary to re-examine the whole question in the light of the present world situation. “After very careful consideration, the Government. has been forced to the conclusion that it is inopportune at present to proceed with the preparation and organisation of such a large project, in view of the considerable material requirements involved,” said Mr Holland. Mr Holland added that Christchurch would retain the unassailable claim to have the right of holding the next major exhibition in New Zealand, and the offer of a subsidy of £ 1 for £3 towards the cost of the centennial celebrations, up to £50,000, still held good.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 31 August 1950, Page 4
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