DEMOCRATIC WHIRLIGIG
CITIZENS v CITY COUNCIL
A very interesting letter has been received hv tlie Forest and Bird Protection Society from a member of the Otago Scenic Preservation Society, which was formed recently in Dunedin as a sequel to the policy of the reserves committee of the Citj r Council in the "unnecessary destruction of native bush in and around Dunedin." "Here is a sad_aspect of democracy," states the writer. "The citizens have to organise to protect native vegetation on public property against the persistent vandalism of their own elected representatives. Tt is another case of the old Roman saying-: 'Quis custodiet ipsos eustodes?' ('Who will guard the guards') "Passing through Wellington, T have seen notices in public reserves: 'Citizens, protect your own property' In Dunedin, it seems that the request on notices should be 'City Council, protect the property of the citizens.' "
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 84, 6 November 1939, Page 2
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143DEMOCRATIC WHIRLIGIG Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 84, 6 November 1939, Page 2
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