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New Zealand pavilion at the Franco–British Exhibition, 1908

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New Zealand pavilion at the Franco–British Exhibition, 1908

The Franco–British Exhibition was a major commercial venture, with a big amusement park. It was held at White City in London. As can be seen here, New Zealand did much to promote the country as a hunting, shooting and fishing mecca. But there were also displays about New Zealand's major exports – wool, lamb, butter and cheese.

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Jock Phillips, Exhibitions and world’s fairs – International exhibitions, 1900 to 1950, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/45435/new-zealand-pavilion-at-the-franco-british-exhibition-1908 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Jock Phillips, published 30 May 2014.