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Pacific Islands Monthly, 21 March 1935Vol. V, No. 8

A Big International Event

p. 59 · Read in the full issue

With a rapid growth since its inception in 1904, the Paris International Trade Fair is to-day one of the most important events of international com merce. For buyer and manufacturer alike it offers invaluable opportunities for the study and promo tion of overseas trading. More than 8,000 firms, representing 33 countries, annually exhibit at the Fair, occupying the huge space of 4,000,000 sq. ft., and showing to over 2,000,000 visitors. Practically every industry is represented with products of craftsmen from all nations. Whatever your in terest, you will find products of intimate appeal, and whatever you may manufacture, you will find buyers and visitors directly interested in your display. Held from May 18 to June 3, the Trade Fair coincides with the Spring and early Summer, when Paris is at its gayest and brightest, and in true gala dress. For information regarding trans port concessions and ticket discounts, intending visitors should communicate with the Trade Com missioner for France, Bank of N.S.W. Chambers, Wynyard Street, Sydney.*