Examination fees

Plans to make campus followers dig deeper by putting exam stakes up a cool 25 per cent, all round were narrowly defeated after treasurer E.C. Fussell, also currenly head of the Reserve Bank, tabled details of a general increase.

It had earlier been mooted there would be an increase in Junior Scholarships "if funds could be found." After proposals to get the £sd from the Government were rejected, the inference was it would come from the fee increase, especially after Treasurer Fussell said a 5s. increase would mean an extra £17,000 in the coffers.

Despite AUC Professor Davis's plea for harder living for students (he recalled Auckland undergrads going to 25s. balls with sprays for girls plus taxis), consideration of any increase was deferred till next year.

NZUSA's application for a seat on the Senate was again turned down but a general feeling of approval for the principle was voiced. If NZUSA has a good case ready well in advance for next Senate meeting the chances are it will get a place in the sun.

Senate meets again next February. Address to Senate