1957 OTAKI SCHOLAR AT TAUPO
The provisional president of the University.
club, Mr G. W. Foote, and Mr J. D. L. Corry, together v/ith Mr Story, met him as he stepped off the bus from Napier. After a brief chat, John had lunch, then Mr Story took him for a sight-seeing drive around the distriet. Mr Corry drove him to the geothermal project at Wairakei, where various aspects of it were explained to him. John has a particular interest in the subject, for he told a Times representative that in October he begins his studies for a degree in electrical engineering at Aberdeen
Tall, well-built and possessed of an engaging manner, John Mowat seemed surprised at the nonchalance with which the average New Zealander travelled long distances. By the time he leaves New Zealand by the Rangitata on August 24, after a six weeks' tour of the country, he should he conditioned to travel. It's (pretty hectic, but I?m enjoyijig it," he said. He left for Rotorua on Sunday. While he was at Taupo, his entertainment was in the hands of the Rev. D. R. Madill.
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Taupo Times, Volume VI, Issue 285, 25 July 1957, Page 1
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