APPEAL DISMISSED
Half-Caste Kaffir
A half-caste Kaffir, Walter Pierepont Brimble, labourer, who appealed in Auckland for exemption from military service on the grounds that he was a conscientious objector, stated that he did not see why he should have to fight for another race. Mr F. J. Cox (Crown representative) -How long have you lived in New Zealand? ... Reservist: Practically all my lite. Mr. Cox: You have enjoyed the amenities of this country? “Such as they are,” replied the reserv'ist, who went on to say that the colour bar operated in New Zealand. “Not as bad as in South Africa, remarked the chairman, Mr. Orr Walker, S.M. Further questioned, the reservist said he would not fight the Japanese but he would tight an enemy of his race if he was in South Africa. “I can’t say that you are a conscientious objector,” said the chairman in dismissing the appeal.
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Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 126, 21 February 1942, Page 3
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