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Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 27, No. 10. 1964.

O.U. Opinion Survey

O.U. Opinion Survey

Otago University's student newspaper Critic printed an opinion survey in their last issue. It compares reactions between the public and students on a number of issues, including the licensing laws, the age of consent, capping, and student accommodation.

PUBLIC SURVEY (844; Men 530, Women 314) Questions Answers % 1. When do you think the hotels should close to sole of drink: 6 p.m., ID p.m. or 11 p.m.? 6 p.m. p.m. p.m. 20.4 50.1 28.6 2. Should the Government be able to force property owners to sell out to make way for Motorways, Polytechnics or Universities, Yes No 54 39.6 3. Do you like Sir Basil Spence's proposed beehive shape for Parliament Buildings? Yes No 53.2 41.8 4. Should girls under 16 be prosecuted for sexual offences? Women Men Yes No Yes No 21 74.5 23.6 5. For the proposed decimal coinage, do you prefer dollar, zeal, or another name? Dollar Zeal Another name 60.2 8.9 22.6 6. Stiletto heels should be banned in public buildings? Women Men Yes No Yes No 41.1 56.6 36.1 7. Should smoking be banned in public transport? Yes No 45.9 50.4 8. Do you approve of capping activities in their present form. Yes No 61.7 35.1 9. What, In your opinion, is the best solution to the present need for more university student accommodation In Dunedin? More Flats More Boarding More Hostels 14.1 10 4 69.9 STUDENT SURVEY (388; Men 254, Women 134) Questions Answers % 1. When do you think the pubs should close to drinking: 6 p.m. or 10 p.m.? 6 p.m. 10 p.m. 17.8 78 2. Should the Government be able to force properly owners to sell out to make way for Polytechnics, Universities or Motorways? Yes No 66 27 3. Do you like Sir Basil Spence's proposed behive shape for Parliament Buildings? Yes No 53.5 35.8 4. Should girls under 16 be prosecuted for sexual offences? Women Men Yes No Yes No 71 24.6 70 23 5. For the proposed decimal coinage, do you prefer dollar, zeal, or some other name? Dollar Zeal Another name 51.6 32.6 6. Stiletto heels should be banned in public buildings? Women Men Yes No Yes No 38 59.6 57 33 7, Should smoking be banned in public transport? Yes No 57 37.6 8. Would you prefer capping in May or December? May December 74 17.3 9. If you live (or even if you don't) outside Dunedin, do you prefer to board, flat, or five in a hostel? Flat Board Hostel 45.5 7.5 38.4