APPEAL BY DOCTOR
EXEMPTION SOUGHT
On the grounds of public interest and conscientious objection, Dr. A. H. McDougall, of Auckland, appeared before the Auckland Area Manpower Committee yesterday and appealed against his entry into camp.
The appellant stated that he was 29 years of age and was responsible for a fairly large section of the city. His religious beliefs, which he had held for many years, would prevent him from acting as a doctor in the armed forces. He treated soldiers out of camp. The chairman, Mr. I. J. Goldstine, stated that the committee was not satisfied that the appellant had established the grounds cf public interest. No submission had been made by the National Medical Council, and It was to that body the committee looked for support of an appeal such as had been made by the appellant.
The com mi** dismissed the appeal on the grounds of public interest and referred it to the Armed Forces Appeal "c ard on conscience grounds.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 114, 16 May 1942, Page 8
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