NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW
EXHIBITS AT DUNEDIN [ Per Press Association. ] DUNEDIN, Jan. 22. The fifth New Zealand National Flower Show was opened at the Tow» Hall to-day. Entries numbered 2000 and the exhibits, which were suf ficient to fill two halls to capacity made a colourful display. Entries were representative of all parts of the Dominion and covered • particularly wide range, one exhibit having been brought by air from Palmerston North. A feature of the exhibition was a competition for provincial displays, of which there were six. The winning exhibit was staged by North Otago, which was notable for its comprehensive nature and tasteful arrangement. The show was officially opened by the (Mayor, Rev. E. T. Cox, and there was a particularly large attendance, among those present being tho daughter of the British Prime Minister, Miss Sheila MacDonald. Championship winners were:— Premier Sweet Peas.—C. T. W. Semple (four awards) and V. Hamel. Dahlias- —V. Hamel (two awards), F. Archer (four) and J. E. Grainger. Gladioli. —Dr. A. C. McKellop and A. L. King.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 19, 23 January 1935, Page 7
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172NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 19, 23 January 1935, Page 7
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