Wreckers

Northern Advocate, 28 October 1949, Page 2

Wreckers

"We has seen industrial wrecker place themselves above the law, de lying the Cover, men I, and breakini the law with impunity." said Mr Hoi land.

A subversive element, knowing no loyalty either to King or to this country. had become a power in the land Through outside pressure the Government had shrunk from its duty. Direct action and intimidation line, been allowed-to pay rich dividends. He was sure that in handling this problem, firm, fair, and fearless administration would have overwhelming public support. Giving his reason why ho considered a change of Government was needed. Mr Holland said New Zealanders had lately seen a secret police system introduced and defended. They had sect! public works built without plans, preparations, or specifications, and collapse without being used. They had seen grave shortages caused by Government bungling and ineptitude, and the Government so intoxicated with power that it had forgotten the people’s rights. "Australian shops are full of goods we never see here,’’ lie said. "There has been steady lowering of living standards, especially for womenfolk, who have to struggle with parcels because in many places goods are no longer delivered to their doors. Production costs have risen to such an extent that although we are getting record prices, these do not meet the costs of production.