LATE T. P. O’CONNOR N.Z. GOVERNORSHIP

Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1929, Page 5

LATE T. P. O’CONNOR

N.Z. GOVERNORSHIP

BURIAL IN LONDON

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LONDON, Nov. 19

The late Hr T. P. O’Connor, M.P., at his own wish’will he buried at the Kcnsal Green Cemetery in London. It is recalled that, alter tiie ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Mr O’Connor said that with the establishment of the Irish Free State, an era of friendship had arrived, and be should like to feel that lie had typified the reconciliation of the two races by being buried in England.

THE REPUTED CHOICE

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LONDON, November 19

The rumour that Air Marshal Sir ilugh Trenchard will lie the Governor General of New Zealand (as reported on September Bth.and November 12th) has been revived with added persistence.

In response to the telephone communication to his residence at Barnet, to verify the report, it was stated that Sir Hugh Trenchard was at home, hut that he could not be disturbed,

When the nature of the inquiry was asked and was explained, a woman’s voice described it ns "impertinent," and cut off the conversation, The extraordinary secrecy appears to have strengthened the force of the rumour,

THE DEPARTING .GOVERNOR.

FAREWELL TOUR

WAIROA, November 19,

The Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson received a rousing reception this afternoon when they were farewelled by Wairoa citizens at Coionation Square, and presented with an illuminated address. SfoChar’-'s Fergusson made a pleasing speech, and said they both much regretted leaving the Dominion, where they had spent five happy years. Most of his remarks were on similar lines at other functions. He inspected the Returned Soldiers, Girl Guides, Brownies, and seven hundred school children, who gave their Excellencies a great welcome. The schools and hospital were also visited. A social. evening was afterwards tendered the Vice-Regal party, which leaves early to-morrow .morning to take part in the official opening of the Waikaremoana hydroelectric works. In the evening a smoke concert will be given for local bodies and visitors. Their Excellencies leave for Gisborne on Thursday morning.