WORLD FAIR

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1939, Page 5

WORLD FAIR

EXHIBITION OPENS TO-MORROW (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). : « NEW YORK, April 27. On the eve of the opening of the World’s Fair, here, the Australian Pavilion,is probably further advanced than any other exhibit, and a preview which was accorded the Australian Press Association left the conviction that it will be one of 'the most impressive in this “World of Tomorrow,” which, incidentally, still seems a wilderness of scaffolding, a snarl of traffic, and a swarm of,workmen, Yet, when ' President Roosevelt makes the opening address on Sunday it is expected to be ready to function. Strikes, bad weather, and lack of skilled workers. have seriously handicapped many exhibitors. The Australian Commissioner-, Mr MacGregor, could point with pride to the fact that the Australian Pavilion will be really finished to the last coloured chart and flashing cyclorama by Sunday. ' The New Zealand Commissioner, Mr Firth j surveying almost empty reaches of the Dominion pavilion, was x compelled to content himself with the expectation that, when Sir R. Lindsay officially opens the United Kingdom, Australian, and New Zealand pavilions on May 12, New Zealand’s remarkable displays will be in place. The New Zealand exhibit will stress the surpassing scenic beauty of the Dominion, its Maori cultiire, its sportsman’s appeal, and the industrial opportunities) which are lying in the 1 Dominion’s raw materials.

Altogether Australia and New Zealand promise to give a good account of themselves in this World’s Fair.