Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 16 July 20, 1938
Analysis
Analysis.
Mr. J. P. Freeman [unclear: claimed] that opposition to the motion was based on an inaccurate analysis of the social situation Speakers had adopted the traditional explanations and had taken the traditional attitude to change, The argument "it won't work." had been used when it was proposed to liberate the sorts. Capitalism had been a slight progression from feudalism and in each case people had said "it won't work." Now when Socialism proposed a further advance, the old opposition was met; Socialism merely implied the sane use of human capabilities.
The motion was carried. And the judge Mr. Powles placed Mr. Braybrooke first. Mr. Freeman second, and Mr. Perry third
—H.W.G.