ALTERNATIVE SERVICE.
CONSCIENTIOUS OB.J KCTORS. (Press Assn.) INVERCARGILL. Aug. 1. Conscientious objectors who are not prepared to do alternative service were strongly condemned by several speakers at a meeting of the Southland provincial executive of the Farmers' Union. In introducing a motion from the Balfour branch, Mr E. W. Stevens said it was apparent from reports of appeals that in come instances all the relevant facts had not been brought before the hoard. Mr Stevens moved the following motion : "That this executive supports the proposal of the Gore R.S.A. to form district committees of that organisation to give- evidence on conscientious objectors and other appeals. "It is high time something was done," said Mr I). H. O'Brien in seconding the motion. Not only were there conscientious objectors, but there were some men taking refuge behind cows or old ewes. The motion was carried. The following motion was also carried: "That conscientious objectors who refuse alternative service should be drafted to essential production at soldiers' rates of pay. without soldiers' j benefits, and that they be deprived of their civil rights for a term of 10j years." |
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 207, 2 August 1941, Page 7
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186ALTERNATIVE SERVICE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 207, 2 August 1941, Page 7
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