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ADDENDUM TO REPORT. Mr. G. L. Marshall wishes to add the following note : — While fully in accord with the above report, as far as it goes, I am of opinion that a site for a Central College of Agriculture of University rank should be selected on the main arterial road between Auckland and Wellington, so that the necessary planting and preparation of the property can be gone on with until funds are available for the establishment of the college. The most suitable and central site would be the Marton, Feilding, or Palmerston North district. Marton is geographically more central than any other, and the railways from Taranaki, Wanganui, Auckland, Wellington, and Hawke's Bay via Palmerston all give easy access to the district. The land and climate are also very suitable for the purpose (vide Professor Peren's report). A slight alteration to the Agricultural College at Lincoln will serve the needs of the South Island. G. L. Marshall.

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