AN INSPIRED PICTURE
“GHOSTS OF MENIN GATE.” GIFT TO AUSTRALIA. fPr*BJ Association— By Telegraph-Copyright) LONDON, January 18. Lord Woolavington ,has purchased Sir John Longstaff’s inspired picture, ‘ Ghosts of Menin Gate,’' which he states he is “ proud to offer to Australia in remembrance of her gallant soldiers and as a mark of esteem for the Commonwealth. I am impressed by the picture,” he adds, “and the only condition is that it be suitably hung at Canberra. It is understood that Sir John Longstaff originally asked £3OOO for the picture, but was willing to accept less provided it went to Australia.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20311, 20 January 1928, Page 7
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102AN INSPIRED PICTURE Otago Daily Times, Issue 20311, 20 January 1928, Page 7
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