MAORI FLOAT

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20494, 10 May 1938, Page 7

MAORI FLOAT

PRIZE TO NEW ZEALAND PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES SESQUI-CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS Lulled Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright SYDNEY, May 9 Marking the end of the Australian se&qui-centenary celebrations, the trophies won by New Zealand anrl America during the recent pageant, “ Australia's March to Nationhood,” were to-day presented by Mr j. Dunningham, -Minister in charge of the festivities. Mr W. Lee Martin. New Zealand Minister of Agriculture, who is on his way to the agricultural conference at Canberra, received New Zealand’s trophy, a silver plinth surmounted by a map of Australia within a circle and hearing the celebrations’ emplem symbolising Australian native life. It will be recalled that the New Zealand float gained first prize in the historical section of the pageant. Mr Dunningham congratulated New Zealand upon gaining the coveted prize with an exhibit that ranked high in a memorable procession. lie emphasised that between America, New Zealand and Australia there must be a permanent link for the control of the Pacific, and nothing must he allowed to destroy the existing cordial relations. Mp Lee Martin’s Belief Mr Lee Martin acknowledged the sentiment and expressed the belief that the recent reunion had done more to cement the friendship of the two Dominions than anything that had happened hitherto. Mr W. Taylor. New Zealand Trade Commissioner, and Mr A. Cockayne, New Zealand Director of Agriculture, attended the ceremony. The New Zealand polo team is returning by the Wanganella, which left on Saturday for Wellington.