“WHAT’S WRONG?”
WEMBLEY NOT POPULAR. DECLINE IN ATTENDANCE. HIGH CHARGES BLAMED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—-Copyright. London, Juno 17. The Daily Despatch asks “What’s wrong with Wemfoley?” Everyone agrees that the exhibition is better and brighter than in 1924, yet there has been only half the attendance. The excuse in 1924 was rain and this year it is sun, but the present heat wave alone does not account for the falling off. Other explanations suggested are public apathy, difficulty and cost in reaching Wembley, and the high price of admission. A Dominion official suggests that there are too many replicas of the 1024 exhibits. The Dominion exhibits are mainly of produce and cereals which, while most interesting and educational, are not exciting enough to attract modern Londoners. A CONCESSION OFFERED. Received June 18, 3JJ p.m. London, June 17. As the outcome of representations on the need of cheaper facilities at Wembley, the authorities reduced the. combined return rail and admission tickets from London from 2s 9d to 2s.
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Taranaki Daily News, 19 June 1925, Page 7
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