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No 154 : April 14, 1967

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Governor-General'S Farewell Visit

Visiting Gisborne for the last time the Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, and Lady Fergusson, fulfilled a busy round of engagements.

Arriving by plane on April 7 they took a last look at the city from Kaiti Hill, officially opened the Boys' High School Assembly Hall and the H. B. Williams Memorial Library, visited clubs and attended a civic farewell in the evening, departing again the next morning.

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A final look at the city for Sir Bernard with Mayor Harry Barker.

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The haka party at the Boys' High School.

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The crowded new assembly hall.

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Glenton Waugh, Alan Scholes and Neville Brinston are three members of the school band playing at the opening of the hall.

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Another five members of the band are Ken Brinston, Geoffrey Richardson, Brian Adcroft, Peter Richardson and David Grove.

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His Excellency addressing the gathering

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Sir Bernard uses his tokotoko to find the tallest boy in the school...Peter Geard or Hilton Vette

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The Governor-General has a word with Noel Hill

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Conversation with Stephen Asher

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A farewell handshake for Nigel Jones

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David Swann acting as chauffeur's assistant.

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Their Excellencies being farewelled at the Girls' High School by the headmistress, Miss F. F. Duff.

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A warm send off from the girls.

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Part of the large crowd at the library opening.

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Sir Bernard declares the new library open.

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