MR. DICKIE EXPLAINS
“MEN IN FUNK-HOLES” (P.A.) Parliament Bldgs., March 11. Speaking to a point of order in the House of Representatives to-night, Mr. H. G. Dickie denied •that he had cast a slur on the Public Service when he referred to Grade 1 men in funkholes. The men he referred to were those who had been ordered by appeal courts to go into camp but had got. lobs in the Public Service and. by some means or other, were evading service. Rt. Hon. P. Fraser said he %as glad Mr. Dickie had removed the Impression that such a thing was widvSpread. If Mr. Dickie would suhrr.A ur/ .wnies of individuals the cates "voViic be investigated. Mr. Dickie: “I will be glad todOM.*
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 59, 12 March 1943, Page 5
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