SOUTH AFRICA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21136, 8 September 1938, Page 4

SOUTH AFRICA

A COUNTRY OF OPPORTUNITY By Telegraph—Prest Association WELLINGTON, September 7. .'hen the Maunganui arrived from Sydney to-day, two brothers who had never previously met made each other’s acquaintance. They were Dr Alan Tennent, of Wellington, and Mr L. C. Tennent, of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, who 38 years ago left with the first contingent for the South African War, and did not return to New Zealand. Dr Tennent was born after his departure. In an intervew, Mr Tennent said the reports of German agitation, so far as Tangaryika was concerned, were definitely exaggerated. On the whole, a very happy feeling existed between the German and British settlers, although it was true that all Germans were compelled to register, and were to some extent subject to dictation from outside sources. South Africa was still a country of opportunity, particularly for the right type of man. Dutch influence in politics was very marked, chiefly because many British settlers were too busy with other concerns to take an active part in politics. Some aspects of the situation were a little unfortunate. but on the whole the Dutch element did not abuse its power. Mr Tennent, who is secretary of the shipping company carrying on most of the lightering trade at Dar-es-Salaam, is on six months’ furlough, but as approximately four months are taken up in travelling, he will be able to spend only from six to eight weeks in New Zealand. Other members of the family are Messrs H. D. Tennent (Dunedin), H. C. Tennent (Honolulu), K. B. Tennent (Auckland), Mrs Olphert (Hutt) and Mrs Branson (Te Araroa).