CENTENNIAL DISPLAY
CONVEYANCES OF PIONEERS SUGGESTION BY MINISTER [by telegraph—press association] WELLINGTON. Sunday Tho probability of negotiations being made by the historical committee of the New Zealand Centennial to secure for the celebrations in 1940 some of the examples of old-time conveyances and implements used by the pioneer farmers of the Manawatu, which the Young Farmers' Club had in the "Cavalcade of Agriculture" at the Palmerston North show, was mentioned by tho Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon-. W. E. Parry, replying to a deputation yesterday. "A vivid picture of the olden days and the struggles in transport and in tilling the land came quickly to mind," said Mr. Parry. "It was a remarkable display in all ways. There was a living story in every one of the exhibits. It seemed to me to bo just the kind of realistic show wo need in our Centennial parades, something that will kindle the imagination and cause people to live, if only momentarily, with their forefathers in the days of the making of their fine country. "I am suggesting to the Centennial historical' committee that it makes an effort to secure those particular exhibits," said tho Minister.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23068, 20 June 1938, Page 13
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