LORD GALWAY LANDED IN SURF-BOAT.
MAORI FARMERS’ AWARDS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) GISBORNE, Last Night. The unique experience of being landed in a surfboat was accorded the Gov-ernor-General, Lord Galway, yesterday when he left the Government steamer Matai at Hick’s Bay and proceeded to Tikitiki to present the Bledisloe Cup for th e most efficient Maori farmer to Mr. Henry Dewes and the award for the runner-up to Mr. Robert Clarke. The vice-regal party was welcomed in typical native manner by a large gathering this being his first visit to the district.
Replying to speeches, his Excellency spoke of the favourable impression 'obtained of the district through which they passed. He congratulated the winner of the trophy and said that the result of the competition showed that Maori farmers could reach a high standard.
At the conclusion of the proceedings at Tikitiki the party proceeded to Te Puia where much interest was shown in the hot springs and natural gas supply. They later re-embarked on the Matai at Tokomaru Bay. Lord Galway was accompanied by Lady Galway and their four children.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 March 1937, Page 5
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