THE GOVERNOR-GENER AL
BRIEF VISIT TO OAMARU.
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) OAMARU, Thursday
The Governor-General, Vis Count Galway, arid Viscountess GrilWay, havlilg expressed the wish to meet citizens of Oamaru on their way north, the Oarriarti railway station was crowded with townspeople -this afternoon to greet Their Excellencies on their arrival. The Mayoress, Mrs M. F. Cooney; presented Viscountess Galway with bouquet of flowers from the citizens of Oamaru.
In ■ extending a welcome to Their Excellencies, the Mayor, 'Mr M. F. Cooney, said the people of the district were looking forward to an official Vice-Regal visit. Their Excellencies had already won their way into the hearts .of the people, and he was sure they would as representatives of Their Majesties render distinguished service in New Zealand.
Lord Galway, In thanking the Mayor and citizens for the cordial welcome, said they had already begun to feel part of the Dominion. Their ' Excellencies during their short stay moved among the people, who warmly oheered them as the train steamed out.
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Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19566, 3 May 1935, Page 5
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