LOVELOCK’S SOUTHERN TOUR
CIVIC RECEPTION AT OAMARU (PBBBB ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) OAMARU, November 13. J. E. Lovelock, the famous long distance runner, who spent the day in Oamaru before going to Dunedin, was given a civic reception in the Opera House by a good gathering of citizens. The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) presided, and together with Mr J. Rodman, chairman of the Waitaki County Council, and Mr R. E. Dimick, representing the amateur athletes of the district, spoke of the distinction Lovelock had attained in the sphere of athletics. In the morning, Lovelock visited the Waitaki Boys' High School, where he addressed the boys. He spoke on the many aspects of physical training and competitive sport.
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21940, 14 November 1936, Page 10
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