STATE INSURANCE

Grey River Argus, 13 June 1933, Page 5

STATE INSURANCE

For State Only BRIBERY LEAGUE. (P*'r Press Association). WELLINGTON, Juno 12. On his return from Sydney by tho Alakura, Air C. AL. Ollivicr, of Christ- < hurch, said lie noticed two very interesting things during his brief stay in Australia. The first was the decision of tho Now South Wales Government that the Government insurance office was to abandon all business outside Govi’rnnicnt risks, whether fire, acei<! ent or workers’ compensation. The second noteworthy matter, was the formation and registration as a

company of the Bribery and Secret Commissions League, which was sail to have been brought into being “to wage relentless war on grafters.” basing its hope of effectiveness on propaganda iu the first p'aco. and later perhaps, pH direct action by investigation ami prosecution. Air Ollivier said he observed a great improvement in the general business conditions since his last visit eight months ago. The turnover was increasing. but taxation was getting Beyond thp catjacity of many business