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Further reading and sources:

Appendices to the House of Representatives, Department of Industries and Commerce, 1941, H-44, pp 21–23.

Bowron, G. 'A Brilliant Spectacle: the Centennial Exhibition Buildings', in John Wilson (ed.), Zeal and Crusade: the Modern Movement in New Zealand, Christchurch, 1997.

New Zealand Centennial Exhibition 1939–40: Official Souvenir Catalogue.

New Zealand Centennial Exhibition Company Ltd archives, held by Wellington City Council Archives.

Palethorpe, N.B. Official history of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington, 1939–1940. Wellington, 1940.

Renwick, W. (ed.), Generating a National Spirit – the 1940 Centennial. Wai-te-ata Press. Forthcoming.

Other fair and exhibition sites

• Comprehensive list of online World Fair, Exhibition and Expo sites from 1850 to the present. Part of the ExpoArchive site.
• 1893 Chicago World Fair
• 1939–40 New York World's Fair

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