FARMERS ON TOUR.
CANTERBURY VISITS
SOUTHLAND.
A "ROYAL" RECEPTION.
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
INVERCARGILL, this day
Canterbury farmers, numbering nearly eight hundred, who have spent two days motoring in Southland, express themselves astounded, at the extent of the agricultural and pastoral country. They have been received by local bodies at various centres and royally entertained. The weather, which was inclement at the outset of their tour, has since been fine, enabling the visitors to get a splendid view of the country. Last night an official dinner was held in the Drill Hall. 800 being present. Ladies were entertained at a separate function. To-day half the party left in brilliant sunshine for Stewart Island by the tugs Southland and Theresa Ward. The other half, who to-day are guests of the. Southland Racing Club, will visit Stewart Island to-morrow. The visitors, who are delighted with their reception, return home on Saturday.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 75, 29 March 1928, Page 8
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