R.S.A. CHARGES
AGAINST UNIVERSITY STAFF (Per Press' Association—Copyright). DUNEDIN, May 21. Allegations that -there were subversive elements among the staff of the Otago University*, which comprises some 150 members, were made by a deputation from the Returned Soldiers’ i Association which waited on the Council of the University this afternoon. The deputation, which consisted of Messrs. K. Cameron (President of the Association), and J. M. White (immediate Past President), asked the Council to inquire into these, a Legations in the interests of the national welfare, and of those members of the staff whose loyalty could not bo doubted. , The deputation stated that they had the names of members of the staff who had given utterance to subversive sentiments, and that they would submit them, if it was decided to hold an inquiry. The Chancellor of the Otago University!, Mr W. J. Morrell, held that the Council should have definite charges placed before it by the Returned Soldiers’ Association before it proceeded with ail inquiry. The Chancellor was supported in his attitude by some members of the Council. It was finally decided to set up a Committee of inquiry, and to ask the R.S.A. to submit its evidence.
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1940, Page 2
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