Fisheries

Victoria University should develop a Fisheries Institute, according to the Reader in Applied Fisheries, Dr E.B. Slack.

In his Report on his Refresher Leave, taken in 1969, Dr Slack repeated the claim that he made as early as 1964 that a post-graduate research school in fisheries could lead to the growth of the industry.

Dr Slack referred to the course on Fish and Fisheries available in 1970 within the Zoology Department.

He suggested that while this course can provide an adequate training in fisheries biology it cannot, within the Department of Zoology, cover such areas as fishery economics, utilisation of fishery products, fishing vessel and gear design, processing technology, or business administration.

Dr Slack's recommendation for the formation of a University Institute has been referred by the University Council to the Professorial Board.

Auckland's Capping Magazine Troubles

Craccum reports that four Auckland local authorties have refused permission for the 1970 Auckland Capping magazine to be sold in their areas. Six authorities have refused to allow Capping charity collections.

This action has arisen from last year's controversy over the Capping magazine's decency.