Gift of Dutch Bulbs for New Zealand
WELLINGTON. April 21
“I hope these bulbs will flower and become a permanent token of our gratitude and appreciation.” said tne Netherlands Charge d’Affaires, Dr. W.' Arriens,' to-day. addressing a group asembled the grounds of Parliament Hou;e. The occasion was the planting of the first of the tulip bulbs presented by the Netherlands Government to the Government of New Zealand, in recognition of its action in caring for Dutch refugees from thp Netherlands East Indies. _ The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. P'.asked Dr. Arriens to convey to the people of the Netherlands a message of goodwill from the people of New Zealand-. T
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Grey River Argus, 22 April 1948, Page 3
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