REFUGEE DOCTOR

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20987, 14 December 1939, Page 14

REFUGEE DOCTOR

ADMISSION OF WOMANUNIVERSITY ATTITUDE Ul HIGH COMMISSIONER'S PART (By Telegraph.—Press Association, DUNEDIN, Wednesday The admission of foreign refugees to the Medical School was lengthily discussed by the University Council under a resolution to rescind a previous motion refusing admission to Mrs Fletschl. It was eventually decided to admit her because she had come to New Zealand on a definite understanding from the High Commissioner’s Office that she could continue her studies here. Mrs Fletschl wrote that she had been induced to settle here though she had already secured a place in “America, where she could complete her medical course in 18 months as against three years here.” The final resolution admitting her set out that it was because of the special circumstances mentioned, and the feeling of the council was finaly expressed in its refusal to grant two men the same privilege, though one had been admitted ad eundem by the New Zealand University. Dr. Fitzgerald gave notice to move that no more refugees be admitted for the war’s duration. It was decided to acquaint the High Commissioner, through the Prime Minister, with the position regarding the admission of student doctors.