GOVERNOR-GENERAL
VISIT TO INVERCARGILL Official advice that the GovernorGeneral, Sir Cyril Newall, and Lady Newall would visit Invercargill in December was received yesterday by the Mayor (Mr J. R. Martin). It is not yet known exactly when their Excellencies will arrive in the city. A few days ago Mr A. L. Adamson, secretary of the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association was advised that his Excellency would be pleased to perform the official opening ceremony at the association’s summer show. The show is to be held on December 9 and 10, and it is usual to have the official opening on the second day, People’s Day. Mr Martin stated yesterday that he was to meet. representatives of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Tuesday to discuss the programme for the Vice-Regal visit. The programme, which would include a civic welcome, would then be submitted to their Excellencies for their approval.
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Southland Times, Issue 24575, 25 October 1941, Page 8
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149GOVERNOR-GENERAL Southland Times, Issue 24575, 25 October 1941, Page 8
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