Freedom of Speech In University Affairs
VINDICATED AT ELECTION AUCKLAND, June 30. An election of two of the four graduates' representatives on the Auckland University College Council was held yesterday. Usually there has been no contest, but this year three candidates were nominated, and a most spirited controversy developed on the question of academic freedom of speech. •Complete freedom of opinion within the law was advocated by Mr. W. H. Cocker, who strongly opposed theviews held on the subject by Dr. H. Eanston, who with Mr. H. J. D.. Mahon sought re-election. Mr. Mahon. did not enter this controversy, in which the professorial staff was divided between. Mr. Cocker and Dr. Rajiston.
The election resulted as follows: — Mahon, 625; Cocker, 496; Eanston 391; informal, 21 The official count has not yet been made, but it is unlikely that the. placings will be disturbed.
Graduates all over New Zeaand were canvassing on behalf of the candidates in this contest.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 July 1933, Page 8
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