SIR THOMAS MACKENZIE.
A CIVIC WELCOME. By Tol«iraph.—Tress Association. Wellington, Nov. 17. A civic reception was given to-day to Sir Thomas Mackenzie, and tribute paid to hi.-, work in London during the war period. Mr. Massey said that the High Commissioners who had represented New Zealand in the past had done honor to the Dominion, and Sir T Mackenzie was no exception to the rule. He was sure that whatever Sir T Mackenzie did in the future, whether he remained in New Zealand or went Home, he would always he a loyal and useful citizen. A representative of the Returned Soldiers' Association said that ithe soldier* in London regarded Sir Thomas as a true link with' the Dominion and were grateful for his fatherly interest. In reply Sir Thomas said the good work of the High Commissioner's Office would have been impossible without the loyal and devoted assistance of a large number of patriotic men and women. Regarding his future plans, Sir Thomas said everything was quite indefinite. Ithad been proposed that he should represent certain farmers' clubs in England, lie would decide nothing until he learnt il<e views of the people.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 November 1920, Page 4
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