SCOTTISH SETTLERS
AIR. COATES’ TRIBUTE
WONDERFUL FORETHOUGHT
(Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Asan (Australian and iN’.Z, Cablo Association LONDON. Nov. 20.
Mr. Coates, speaking at the Corporation banquet to the overseas Premiers at Glasgow, paid a high tribute to the pioneering work done by Septs in the early days in New Zealand, especially in Otago. The earliest Scottish settlers showed wonderful forethought in their provision for education, with the result that the Dunedin University was esteemed throughout the world.
Sir Robert Horne said that in the present times of difficulty, disappointment and distress, it was good to remember they had a mighty collection of sister nations still permeated by the spirit of youth which furnished inspiration for new encouragement. He mentioned after attending the Metallurgical Conference in Canada npxl, August he would go on to spend a few weeks in New Zealand and Australia.'
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16202, 27 November 1926, Page 8
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