WHAT’S WRONG WITH WEMBLEY?

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 19 June 1925, Page 9

WHAT’S WRONG WITH WEMBLEY?

CAUSE OF SMALL ATTENDANCE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, June 17. The “Daily Despatch” asks what is wrong with Wembley. Everyone agrees that the Exhibition is better and brighter than in 1924, yet there is only half the attendance. The excuse in 1924 was rain, and this year sun, but the present heat wave alone does not account for the falling off. Other explanations suggested are public apathy, the difficulty and cost of reaching Wembley, and the high price of admission. A Dominion official suggests that there are too many replicas of tho 1924 Exhibition. The Dominion exhibits are mainly produce and cereals, while the most interesting educational exhibits are not exciting enough to attract modern Londoners. REQUEST FOR LOWER CHARGES. AUTHORITIES REDUCE ENTRY FEE. By Cable- Press AmoMMIon —Copyright. Renter’s Telegrams. Received June 10, 9.30 p.m. LONDON, June 17. As the outcome of representations on the need for cheaper facilities at Wembley, the authorities have reduced the combined return rail and admission tickets from London from s 9d to 2s.