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Sir Arthur Bids Farewell
About 400 people, representing local bodies, social and religious groups, attended an official farewell function for Sir Arthur and Lady Porritt, at Stoke. During his term as Governor-General, Sir Arthur and Lady Porritt have been popular visitors to Nelson and he said he considered he had a close tie with the province.
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Sir Arthur chats with local sports identity Brydon Harvey. At left is the Mayor of Motueka, Mr L. J. Krammer
Sir Arthur in conversation with Mr T. O. Drogemuller and Mrs Drogemuller of Upper Moutere
Lady Porritt (right) says farewell to Mrs Borlase, wife of the chairman of the Waimea County Council
Chief ranger of the Nelson Lakes National Park, George Lyon, and Sir Arthur
Constable Joan Krammer of the Nelson Police was on hand to open the car door for Lady Porritt