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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 17, No. 20. October 8, 1953

Mr. Burton

Mr. Burton

I Am grateful to "Salient" for the opportunity of penning a few words following my selection as a candidate for the Wellington City Council.

As a graduate of Victoria University College, I have always remained deeply sensible of the privilege that became mine on the day of my enrolment and during the subsequent pre-graduation years.

Even when the demands of private practice occupied my time, my interest in Victoria was undiminished and on no occasion did I fail to discharge what was required of me as a member of its Court of Convocation.

Then by my appointment five years ago as Lecturer in the four Law subjects in the Faculty of Commerce I was able to renew that bond with V.U.C.

The apathy and lack of understanding by the City of Wellington towards its University College has given me great concern, especially as it must be recognised that the city receives an immeasurable benefit from the College in its midst as graduates are appointed to civic, governmental, professional and commercial positions.

As a candidate at the municipal elections on October 31 next, I am free from party or pledge but I will voluntarily make one pledge now—that if elected I will at every opportunity support Victoria College, the Students Association and the students generally to the end that there may be engendered a greater appreciation of the part that Victoria has played and will play in our civic life.