Fish ’n chips
Sir . .eith Holyoake’s claims to be an “ordinary New Zealander,” certainly were true 20 years ago. The Prime Minister (Mr Muldoon) told the story at the State farewell to Sir Keith yesterday. “I recall hearing that many years ago when he was wal’.ing through Parliament grounds ... he stopped near the Molesworth Street gates to chat with some Silverstream College boys in town on their Wednesday afternoon half-holiday,” Mr Muldoon said.
“They were seated, eating fish and chips. “They asked if he worked there, pointing to
Parliament Buildings, and on being told yes, inquired how long. “He replied, 30 years.
“They supposed he was on the permanent staff, but he told them he was just a temporary. “They were deeply touched, and to show their sympr-thy, they shared the remains of the chips; the fish had already been devoured.”
Recalling the. incident, Sir Keith said that one of the schoolboys, now a grown man,. had approached him recently, introducing himself as one of the group who made the meal offering. ■
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