RESTORING FAMOUS TEMPLE
PAGODA’S GOLDEN DOME, STUDDED WITHPRECIOUS STONES (United Press Association —By Electric Telegrapn Copyright.) DELHI, May 1. The golden dome of the famous Sliwo Dagon Pagoda at Rangoon, which was destroyed in last year’s earthquake, has been repllaeed. ’ The dome, which is studded with diamonds and other precious .stones costing over £6OOO, was hoisted into position in the presence of thousands of devout pilgrims from all over Burma.
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Hawera Star, Volume LI, 4 May 1931, Page 5
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