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MR. HAMILTON EXPLAINS
NO POLITICS IN SCHOOL
The Leader of the National Party (the Hon. Adam Hamilton) states that an unfortunate misunderstanding has arisen through the telegraphing of a precis of his policy speech from Christchurch.
In a reference to education it was stated: "Sectional prejudices will be torn out root and branch and will be replaced in the school with an outlook for the common good and national welfare." "Separated from its context," said Mr. Hamilton, "this statement is capable of interpretation as a reference to Catholic and other. norl-State schools, whereas my full statement referred only to propaganda which encouraged class prejudice and class hatred."
"It should be clearly understood," declared Mr. Hamilton, "that the aim of the National Party, when returned to power, will be to encourage the practice of religious beliefs among the people according to individual conscience, and to be tolerant to all, no matter to what Church people may belong. We as a. Government will guarantee immunity from any suggestion of religious colour, either in public or civil service appointments, or in the general administration of the nation's affairs."
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 80, 1 October 1938, Page 11
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188AWAY FROM CONTEXT Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 80, 1 October 1938, Page 11
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