Accommodation for students
Sir, — I was surprised to read that there is a shortage of board for 400 students of Canterbury University. Can a Registry spokesman advise why the university does not convert its disused departments in the city into accommodation. I refer to the former economics, (empty for a year) German, liaison office, music department, political studies department. These buildings, scattered around the city area, fit into the residential atmosphere of their neighbours and seem to be former flats or private houses. I am sure that with a little ingenuity and small outlay these buildings can be converted to residential use. We do not want any more mistakes like selling Rolleston House for a proposed car park. —- Yours, 6tC M. O’NEILL. January 14, 1975. [The Registrar of the University of Canterbury (Mr G. G. Turbott) replies: “None of these buildings are owned by the University of Canterbury. All are owned by the Education Department which is making plans for their use.”]
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33753, 28 January 1975, Page 14
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