GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Southland Times, Issue 25341, 20 July 1935, Page 4

GOVERNOR-GENERAL

NORTH ISLAND TOUR. (Per United Press Association.) Waipukurau, July 19. His Excellency the GovernorGeneral and Lady Galway, following upon a visit to Hastings, arrived at Waipawa at midday, and there were welcomed cordially by a large assemblage, an address being presented by the Mayor, Mr Harker. Subsequently they came to Waipukurau, where another warm reception was accorded them, the Mayor, Mr Mackie, presenting an address. A brief call at Pukeroa Sanatorium completed their Central Hawkes Bay visits. VISIT TO DANNEVIRKE ADDRESS OF WELCOME. (Per United Press Association.) Dannevirke, July 19. Calling at Dannevirke on his ViceRegal tour of Southern Hawkes Bay, the Governor-General and Viscountess Galway were accorded a civic reception in the Town Hall, which was used for the first time since the earthquake 16 months ago. The building was crowded and there was a big overflow. The address of welcome on behalf of the Borough and Dannevirke County were read by the Mayor, Mr E. Gibbard, Sir Alfred Ransom, Acting-Prime Minister and member for the district supplementing the official welcome, referring to changes in the district since the advent of the first Danish settlers some 70 years ago.

Lady Ransom, the Mayoress, members of the Borough and County Council and their wives were on the platform.

His Excellency conveyed the King’s interest in the Dominion and made graceful reference to Denmark’s close association with Britain through her connection with Britain’s Royal family. The Dannevirke High School cadets formed a Guard of Honour.