I firmly believe that the time is ripe for such encouragement to come from an official sphere; in other words, I advocate State intervention in the matter, and the establishment of a subsidised national opera house on the lines successfully adopted in other countries.
"The Operatic Problem"
William Johnson Galloway
Although protected, subsidised, and conceded a monopoly by the Dutch government, it always remained essentially a company for private profit.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
They are usually subsidised by the various State Governments, and conduct annual agricultural shows, which are a source of education and social entertainment.
"Wheat Growing in Australia"
Australia Department of External Affairs