A CIVIC RECEPTION
SURE HE CAN BREAK RECORD
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, 9th December.
A civic reception was tendered to Mr. Norman Smith, the Australian racing driver, to-day. The Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hutchison, read the following telegram from the Prime Minister, tho Right lion. G. W. Forbes:—
"I join with the citizens of Auckland in extending a cordial welcome to Mr. Norman Smith to-day. New Zealanders, along with their kinsfolk in Australia, will watch with keen interest hi» attempt to break the speed record, and he may be assured of our warm wishes for success."
The Mayor said that the event was in every way an Empire project, for it was the first time that siidi an event had taken place with a. British driver, British designer, British engine and car, and on British soil. When the record had been broken, England, Australia, and New Zealand would bo able to enjoy the proud distinction of having contributed to the reKeplying, Mr. Smith said that he had the greatest confidence he would break the record. Ho thanked the British Government for its help, and Mr. Fred H. Stewart for his financial assistance. Mr. Don Harkuess. designer of the car, also spoke.
A CIVIC RECEPTION
Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 140, 10 December 1931, Page 8
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