Salient. An organ of student opinion at Victoria College Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 2, No. 7 May 3, 1939
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1. | That the standard of athletes was satisfactory. |
2. | That arrangements could be made with outside sports bodies. |
3. | That visit be made in March, 1940, and the athletes compete in the N.Z.U. Tournament at Christchurch. |
Amendments to the N.Z.U, Blues regulations—that graduates of a certain number of years be eligible for blues—that blues be awarded once only, were considered. The [ unclear: former] was supported by V.U.C. and A.U.C., and both were lost by a narrow margin. A recommendation by V.U.C. to remove the present distinction between matriculated and non-matriculated students, so Mat the latter now only require the three-hour weekly attendance at lectures, was carried.
Other miscellaneous topics, such as the standardization of degree fees, the insurance scheme ( see notice boards), and refresher courses for graduates were debated on and various subcommittees set up to investigate these matters. The election of officers for 1939-40 resulted as follows:—President. Mr. J. B. Aimers: Secretary. R. H. Wade; Treasurer, D. M. Hatherly: Auditor. J. B. Black: English Representative. Mr. A. T. S. McGhie.
—M.L.B.