REFUSED A LANDING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 267, 10 November 1934, Page 13

REFUSED A LANDING.

NEW ZEALANDER AT SYDNEY. LABOUR PARTY'S PROTEST. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Friday. The treatment accorded Mr. Gerald Griffin, of Wellington, who recently was refused permission by the Australian Customs officials to land in Sydney, after he had foiled to pass a test in the Dutch language, was considered today by the national executive of 'he New Zealand Labour party. At thei conclusion of the meeting the following statement was issued:—"The action of the Commonwealth authorities in refusing to allow Mr. Gerald Gr-ifTLn to land in Australia was considered, and it was decided that strong representations be made to the New Zealand Government. The executive was unanimous in ite condemnation of the treatment accorded to Mr. Griffin, and will urge the Government to demand an explanation from the Commonwealth Government, together with adequate reparation and compensation for Mr. Griffin. "Tho setting up of an education teet in the Dutch language was considered most unfair, and refusal to allow New Zealand citizens to land in Australia on such a pretext is calculated to endanger the good relations which Jiave hitherto existed between the two countries."