THEY'RE OFF!
N.Z. OLYMPIANS SAIL,
LORD BLEDISLOE'S INTEREST
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, this day
The last of a round of farewells tendered the New Zealand representatives at the Olympic Games took place when they were given an enthusiastic send-off prior to embarking on the Monowai for America yesterday afternoon. A civic farewell was given at the Town Hall by the Mayor, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop. The Hon R. Masters, Minister of Education, who apologised for the absence of the Prime Minister, represented the Government, and wished the team success. The chairman of the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Games Association received a letter from the Gover-nor-General. Lord Bledisloe, wishing the team a pleasant voyage and the best ol luck, and intimating that he would take great personal interest in reports in connection with the Games.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 140, 15 June 1932, Page 15
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