CONFIDENCE IN REGIONAL COMMISSIONER

Southland Times, Issue 24881, 22 October 1942, Page 3

CONFIDENCE IN REGIONAL COMMISSIONER

(P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH, October 21. A resolution of confidence in the Regional Commissioner (Colonel W. T. Churchward) and approval of the regional control system was passed at a meeting of E.P.S. district controllers of the Southern' Military District in Christchurch today with only one dissentient. The meeting was attended by Messrs A. H. Allen (Otago), E. H. Andrews (North Canterbury), P. B. Foote (South Canterbury). E. R. Neale (Nelson-Marl-borough), H. J. Macalister (Southland) and G. H. Harker (West Coast). Colonel Churchward presided. . According to a statement issued after tne meeting Mr Allen presided during Colonel Churchward’s absence while the subject of the resolution 'was under discussion. The following resolution was passed: “That this meeting of district controllers expresses complete confidence in the Regional Commissioner of the Southern Military District, Colonel Churchward, and that we approve of the system of regional control, and district controllers as now operating.” The dissentient was Mr Andrews. His objection tp the action of the district controllers in passing the resolution was explained after the meeting. “I dissented from the resolution because the matter was sub judice since it was under consideration by the Prime Minister,” he said. 4 The regional commissioners apparently got together and decided on this method. They are seeking resolutions of confidence throughout New Zealand.”