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the coast line of Holland, Belgium, Germany and N. Africa. 
Various references to its use in Germany for fixing sand and 
checking coast erosion are to be found in “ Handbuch des deutschen 
Diinenbaues,” by Paul Gerhardt and others ; pages 344-414 being 
devoted largely to the cultivation of this and allied species. A series 
of illustrations indicate the windswept and barren areas of sand 
where the grass flourishes, and also the methods of planting and 
general cultivation which are encouraged. 
Whilst the preceding notes were in press a communication was 
received from Mr. O. R. Evans, Town Clerk to the Borough of 
Port Fairy, Victoria, to the effect that his attention had been 
directed to the note on “ Marram Grass for Paper Making,” which 
appeared in K.B., 1912, p. 396. In asking for further information 
he added :—* This question is a very important one to this borough. 
The council has under its control miles of coast line planted with 
Marram grass, and the facilities are available for the establishment 
of an industry, should it be practically demonstrated that paper 
could be profitably manufactured from Marram grass.” 
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packed, and carted to wharf or railway station at a cost of about 
s. a ton, es : 
From what can be learnt of the condition of Marram grass in 
the Port Fairy district, it is reasonable to conclude that the Borough 
Council would be well advised to enter into negotiations with some 
