WELLINGTON LIBRARY.
Per Press Association * . WELLINGTON A U " 25 The laying of the foundation stone of the new public library was carried out to-day by the Mayor (Mr T C A Hislop). An' innovation was that the addresses were made in the lounge of a drapery store; the invited cmest. numbering 350, were entertained morning tea. This was a welcome change from standing in the onpn with the possibility of a chill wind. invitation, included reprisenK’&Jrf all branches of culture .The building i s to take the place of. tho existing one, which has long been too small for the service required, and non C °'i\ m A h , e “f'Shbourhood of £7O . 000 without the furnishings. *
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 229, 26 August 1938, Page 8
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117WELLINGTON LIBRARY. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 229, 26 August 1938, Page 8
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