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Victoria University College. "Sidarella". May 19th - 24th, 1949.

Candid Comments

Candid Comments

"I could say what I think of it—But I Won'T."—s. G. Holland.

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"After mature deliberation, I referred the script to Caucus, who, after mature deliberation, came to the considered opinion that it was impossible to come to any conclusion until the matter had been given more consideration. However, it is my considered opinion, that a Compulsory Conference should be called at once, with representatives from your panel of authors, the Federated Farmers, Mr. F. P. Walsh, the Police Force, and our most excellent Maori friends, with a view to ensuring that the £ goes no further."—Walter Nash.

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"It makes me belch."—F. P. Walsh.

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"Bourgeois... degenerate... inspired by Titoite-Trotskyite splitters of socialist unity."—Pravda.

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"A slur on General MacArthur—and the Amurrican Way of life."—N.Y. Times.

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"The greatest show in years."—Helen Keller.

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"Production unworthy of such a fine script."—The Authors.

"Fine job considering hopeless script."—The Producer.

"Here is tangible proof that education standards have been improved immeasurably since my accession to the Ministry."—R. M. Algie.

"We have never seen anything like it."—K. B. O'Brien, J. V. Stalin.

"Total circulation believed to be rivalling People's Voice, Catholic Worker and Southern Cross."—Dominion.

"The Students' Association should be deregistered for this."—Chamber of Commerce.

"Almost as popular as a document emanating from T.U. circles."—Evening Post.

"We could fill Cappicade up with these comments—But we Won't."—Editorial Staff.