MR LOVELOCK’S TOUR

Southland Times, Issue 23047, 14 November 1936, Page 8

MR LOVELOCK’S TOUR

CIVIC RECEPTION AT OAMARU. (United Press Association.) Oamaru, November 13. Mr J. E. Lovelock, the famous long distance runner, who spent the day in Oamaru before going to Dunedin was tendered a civic reception in the Opera House by a large gathering of citizens. The Mayor (Mr M F. F. Cooney) presided and together with Mr J. Rodman, chairman of the Waitaki County Council, and Mr R. E. Dimick representing the amateur athletes of the district, spoke of the distinction Mi- Lovelock had attained in the sphere of athletics. In the morning Mr Lovelock visited the Waitaki Boys’ High School where he addressed the boys, touching on many aspects of physical training and competitive sport. NO INVERCARGILL VISIT MINISTER’S EXPLANATION. Mr J. E. Lovelock’s Dominion tour will not include Invercargill. Mr W. M. C. Denham, M.P., said yesterday that he had had representations made to him by many sporting bodies in Southland asking whether it would be possible for Mr Lovelock to visit Invercargill. As a result, he had sent the following telegram to the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. W. E. Parry): “The sporting bodies of Southland are extremely disappointed that Invercargill has not been included in the itinerary of appearances of Mr Lovelock. Will you endeavour to rectify the matter?” The Minister’s reply, which arrived yesterday, stated: “I have made further representations to have Invercargill included in Mr Lovelock’s itinerary, but without success. Owing to the shortness of his stay in New Zealand it is impossible for him to visit Invercargill.”