SUBURB OF JAPAN!
DESCRIPTION OF AUCKIjAND. LONDON NEWSPAPER BLUNDER. Some amusement was caused at the luncheon of the Auckland Credit men'* Club yesterday, when the Hon. Sir James Parr, Leader of the Legislative Council, who was the guest of the day, drew attention to an unusual description of Auckland published in a recent issue of the London "Morning Post." After commenting on the exaggerated nature of the reports concerning the riots, Sir James mentioned that Auckland's chief industries were described as being shipbuilding and the manufacture of paper, glase, bricks and rope. "Inaccurate as this is, I can understand it," he added, "but I feel quite put out of action when the 'Post,' which is usually well informed, goes on to describe Auckland as 'a little Sydney,' and says our magnificent city is surrounded by islands, the most important of which are Rangitoto and Fujiyama! (Laughter.) I believe Fujiyama is a mountain in Japan. One may etoiuacli Auckland being termed 'a little Sydney,' but have it included as a suburb of Japan is too much." Sir James smilingly added that, had he etill been in England, he would have enjoyed the interview he would have sought with the editor of the paper concerned.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1932, Page 14
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