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Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 29, No. 1. 1966.
Off The Grapevine
Off The Grapevine
Karate club founder drowned
Karate Club has suffered a severe loss with the death of its founder, Peter Cook. Peter a popular and hard-working student, was drowned in the Nelson area over the long vacation. Club members have joined other students who knew Peter in conveying their deep sympathy to his parents.
University boat
Fisheries Research vessel "Tirohia" was launched recently from the Nelson shipyards of Dorman Engineering Ltd. A 43ft vessel, she cost £12.000 and is intended for a long term project, occupying 20 years or more. The project will include a full marine survey of the Cook Strait.
Librarian retires
University Librarian Harold Millar has retired after 38 years as chief librarian. Mr. Millar saw through the massive library developments which culminated in the present library building. However, he believes that even now there is a shortage of library space which will grow as the roll increases each year, Mr. Millar is noted for his historical writing as well as his library work.
Lincoln revolt
Lincoln Students passed a vote of no confidence in the college administration last October. About 120 students attended a special meeting, and only one audibly dissented from the motion Domestic grievances, including board rates, board priorities and terms lists caused the move.
Computer course
First New Zealand Course in computer science will be run this year by Dr. R. B. Payne, of this university. Dr. Payne senior lecturer in computing mathematics will use the university's Elliott 503 computer to teach about 30 students, mostly graduates some computer techniques. The course is regarded as experimental but if successful will be developed widely.
Hunger scheme
Thirty Students planted rice in Fiji as part of a Freedom from Hunger campaign over the university vacation. Fifteen other students planted bananas in Samoa under a similar scheme. The rice crop, which covers about six acres and is worth about £1200, is part of a programme for helping Fiji's poor. It is also linked with the current Freedom from Hunger youth campaign. Operation 21.
Weir board rises
Weir Board rates have risen to £5/15/6. With additional breakage, electricity, holiday and other charges, this brings Weir's board rate to over £6, the highest hostel rate in Wellington, and possibly in New Zealand. Despite the almost prohibitive size of the rate. It is understood that Weir begins the wear with a full complement of students.
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