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.

Prior to leaving by helicopter, from Stoke, Sir Arthur inspected a guard of honour of Talisman Sea Cadets, With Sir Arthur is Sub Lt W. Andrel!

Sir Arthur bids farewell to the Mayor of Nelson, Roy McLennan

And one of the two helicopters with the party lifts off

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

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The Nelson Photo News

No 140 : June 24, 1972

Sir Arthur Bids Farewell