VISITORS TO EXHIBITION.
THE FINANCIAL ASPECT. During the next few months there will be a steady exodus of New Zealand residents proceeding overseas to attend the British Empire Exhibition. It is estimated that about 4000 people will leave or have left the Dominion for the Exhibition. Messrs Thomas Cook and Sons say that they have experienced less trouble this year in obtaining berths than in previous years and that there is still room available on homeward-bound steamers. An interesting fact is that while no extra steamers have been put on to cope with the traffic some have had their passenger accommodation enlarged. • It has been estimated that each of the 4000 tourists will spend between £350 and £5OO while abroad. Taking these figures as a basis, it is apparent that in addition to the sums expended on steamer fares, the Dominion will be deprived of anything from £1,400,000 to £2,000,000 in ready cash.
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Wairarapa Age, 25 March 1924, Page 2
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153VISITORS TO EXHIBITION. Wairarapa Age, 25 March 1924, Page 2
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