GIFT FROM HOLLAND
PRESERVATION OF PEACE BULBS AS THANK-OFFERING 10,000 FOR WESTMINSTER (Received December 4, 7.30 p.m.) British Wireless RUGBY, Dec. 3 The First Commissioner of Works, Sir Philip Sassoon, announced to-day that as an expression of gratitude for the preservation of peace in Europe, the Dutch Central Bulb Growers and
Exporters' Committee had offered gifts of bulbs for planting in the neighbourhood of the Parliament buildings of those countries which contributed to the rescue of mankind from the horrors of war. On behalf of the British Government Sir Philip has accepted a gift of 10,000 tulips from the committee and these will be planted in the gardens adjoining the Victoria Tower of the Houses of Parliament.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23212, 5 December 1938, Page 11
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117GIFT FROM HOLLAND New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23212, 5 December 1938, Page 11
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