DEBASING PICTURES.
MINISTER OF EDUCATION SPEAKS
PLAINLY.
(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 14. Speaking at the Boys' Institute last liight, the Hon. J. A. Hanan expressed strong disapproval of certain pictures being shown in kinema theatres, and of the too frequent attendance ol children at such shows.
"I regret to say," said the Minister, " that I am receiving complaints against some of the pictures being shown in certain parts of this country. These pictures are of a debasing character. There is no doubt that such pictures exercise a. baneful influence on juvenile minds, and the influence of such pictures cannot but lead to some extent of moral wreckage."
Mr. Hanan said he had drawn the attention of the Minister of Internal Affairs to the need for more effective control, and he hoped Mr Russell would support him in the matter. The Minister expressed the hope that the legislation dealing with juvenile labour to be brought down next session would also deal with the too frequent attendance of younp; children at picture shows.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17571, 15 May 1919, Page 7
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172DEBASING PICTURES. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17571, 15 May 1919, Page 7
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