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YALE OBSERVATORY.

AUCKLAND NOT SUITABLE. | SOUTH AFRICA THE ALTERNATIVE^ A brief cable message froni the Y*l» University authorities, which the Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) read to the Cjty Cduncil last evening, announced that - Auckland had been found unsuitable for the establishment and working of the Yale telescope. The Mayor explained that last year » tentative agreement was entered ieto with the Vale University authoritie* for the establishment of a large telescope it. Auckland. tests were taken, and th» records sent to Yale. Under date of the 14th instant a cable in the following terms was received:"Board decides Auckland not quite suitable for our special requirements. Letter follows." Previous advices indicated that if Auckland was deemed to be unsuitable the alterna- • I tive was South Africa.' No doubt letter I advices will bring further information. I TVie Ato™.-',* r.nr,rt wo = 1-ofoivPll.

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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 115, 16 May 1924, Page 4

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YALE OBSERVATORY. Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 115, 16 May 1924, Page 4

YALE OBSERVATORY. Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 115, 16 May 1924, Page 4