“The Exhibition has not lacked educational facilities. The Congress 
Meetings, at which many experts have exchanged ideas, have proved success¬ 
ful, and valuable papers have been read.” , s 
—Morning Post, September 26th, 1900 
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“ The extremely interesting Rubber Exhibition naturally draws attention 
to the immense importance of Rubber in modern life.” Q 
—Commercial Intelligence, September 26th, 1908 
“The first International Rubber Exhibition held in this country has 
proved an unqualified success, far surpassing all anticipation. 
—Morning Advertiser, September 26th, 1908 
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“It has proved an unqualified success, and is to be repeated in 1911. 
—Daily Graphic, September 26th, 1909 
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“A large quantity of wonderful machinery was shown at work.” 
—Weekly Dispatch, September 27th, 1908 
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“The first Exhibition of its kind has proved a great success.” 
—Financial Times, September 26th, 1908 
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“According to an expert, nearly ^1,000,000 worth of Rubber was 
shown.”— Public Opinion, September 25th, 1908. 
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“ Those who paid a visit to the Rubber Exhibition doubtless learnt 
something about Rubber and its allied substances, which will well repay the 
time and trouble taken.”— Automotor Journal, September 26th, 1909. 
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“The Exhibition was visited by many thousands of persons.” 
—Iron & STEEL Trades Journal, September 26th, 1908 
“The first Rubber Exhibition held in Europe, and it would mark an 
era in what would one dav be one of our greatest commercial interests. 
—Birmingham Weekly Mercury, September 19th, 1908 
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“Every phase of the great Rubber Industry was exemplified, from the 
germination of the seed to the number of articles by means of which the 
manufactured product is ministered to the wants of mankind. 
r — The Field, Septemper 19th, 1908 
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“ Has many interesting features.” 
—Sheffield Independent, September 
16th, 
1908 
“The mysteries of the India Rubber trade are at last laid open to the 
gaze of the public.”—E astern Daily PRESS, September 15th, 1908. 
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“ It is surprising to note that, until yesterday, no International Exhibition 
devoted to Rubber was ever held.”— Irish Independent. September 15th, 1908 
“The cable manufacturer interested in the origin of his raw mateiial 
should certainly pay the Exhibition a visit.” , s 
—Electrical Engineering, September 17th, 1908 
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