State scholarship for Sargeson

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33516, 23 April 1974, Page 14

State scholarship for Sargeson

s*ir Zealand Prcx» .4ssocian<m’ WELLINGTON, April 22. The S4OOO State scholarship in letters for 1971 had been awarded to the author. Erank Sargeson. said the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr May) today.

It was the first time Mr Sargeson had received assistance from the Literarv Fund, said Mr May. "I am delighted that the opportunity has arisen to recognise one of New Zealand's most widely-known authors.” he added Other grants from the fund totalling $2700, were: $lOOO to Maurice Duggan, of Auckland, to assist him m writing a novel: S2OO to th»magazine. “Fragments” edited bv Mr D C Young, ’f. Christchurch: S2'*' to rhe magazine "Cave ” edited hv !> N Simms, of Hamilton S2OO to the maea/me. "Mate ” edited h’ Mr A Par»rson M /ivHsnd- A senC'ation of firientahv Flv*ldie< -st A-.-1-. land; $3OO to the Asso- 1

•to assist the publication of poems by lan Wedde; S3'H» to the Oxford University Press, of Wellington, to assist publication of poems by James K. Baxter; $3OO to Mrs ■ lanet Paul to assist publics'jtion of stories bv Maurice Gee: $2OO to Mr A. Paterson to assist the publishing of a book of poems. Lottery rlraic Mammoth Lottery No. 34 will be drawn tomorrow; moming. The lottery is normally drawn on Thursdays! but it has been brought for-: ward a day because this Thursday is a public holiday.—(P.A.).