The pavilion was in the style of a traditional Dutch house, featuring a deep, red tiled roof, stoep and loggia (we invite you to consult your dictionary). Greeting visitors above the main entrance was a small statue of Jan van Riebeek, who founded the first European colony in the Cape of Good Hope in 1652.

Both inside and out, fairgoers were assaulted with the breadth and beauty of South African resources and manufacture. One example was ostrich plumes. The finest in the world originated in South Africa and, after examining the display of finished feathers, a visitor could have one plucked fresh from any of the 30 live ostriches in the paddock for only six shillings. Other live animals on display

Visitors bored by the dried and fresh fruit displays were awed by the pavilion's 20-foot metal pineapple!

included an entire flock of merino sheep and angora goats.

Back inside, the Central Hall contained a large display of stuffed animals, presented in their natural habitats.

Meals were taken on a simulated train ride from Cape Town to Pretoria, courtesy of South African Railways, which set up a line of track with four cars, to create a full service restaurant.

But it is mineral wealth for which South Africa is known and both gold and diamonds were on display, with the famous DeBeers company's plant for washing, cutting and polishing the gems as the centerpiece.

Other items of note included models of the cities of Durban and Port Elizabeth, films demonstrating life and industry in South Africa and products including wine, hides and skins (housed in their own annex), leather, rope, tobacco, coal, tiles and bricks.

Also housed in the South Africa pavilion were the exhibits of Rhodesia, Swaziland, St. Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan de Cuhna.

The mining sections were enlarged and included was the discovery of platinum in the Transvaal. New films were introduced and the gardens were expanded, with a tea room fronting them. Shipments of wild flowers were sent in throughout the season and fairgoers could order an arrangement sent to their home.