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almost the very questions on the examination paper. Candidates could thus get 
through without having a sound knowledge of their business. He urged upon 
the delegates the wisdom of adopting the course of study proposed, and making a 
compulsory curriculum a sine qua non. 
Mr. Bozon — That is the desire of Hew South Wales. 
Mr. Melhuish said he fully sympathised with Mr. Blackett's remarks as 
to the three years’ term, although he did not think they were far enough 
advanced to carry it out. Something in respect of a curriculum was very 
desirable. In France the curriculum was very severe, and what with examinations, 
a candidate was not considered accomplished till he reached the age of twenty- 
five. 
Mr. Potts entirely approved of the idea, but he could not help feeling 
that some of the colonies were not so fortunate as Victoria with its paternal 
Government. He suggested six months. 
Mr. Blackett thought such a period ridiculous, and he would never advise 
any young man to be satisfied with it. It was not sufficient to enable one to 
pass any examination. 
Mr. Potts— What is the course? 
Mr. Blackett — It is based upon that of Great Britain, including botany, 
chemistry, practical pharmacy, etc. 
Mr. Sowter personally agreed with all Mr. Blackett had said, but was 
forced to vote against the resolution, as it was not thought desirable in South 
Australia to make it compulsory. South Australia, it must be remembered, 
was a very large and scattered colony. 
Mr. Pond added that Hew Zealand was divided geographically even more than 
any of the other colonies. The examinations were held in four places simultaneously 
between the South and Horth. If they decided upon any one college, Hew 
Zealand would be shut out. There was no time stated when the course should 
take effect. If it was meant to be a course at any one college, the intentions 
of the Conference would be virtually undermined. 
Mr. Blackett — There might be a School of Pharmacy anywhere there, so 
long as there was a recognised teacher. It did not require professors, fine 
buildings, etc. The difficulties appeared to him to have been very much over- 
rated. He asked the careful consideration of the delegates before voting. 
Mr. Pond — In the event of any of our students coming up for examination, 
would you ostracise them if we had no recognised college ? 
Mr. Huntsman reminded Mr. Pond that it was only necessary to inaugurate 
schools at the four principal places, and to obtain lecturers to give candidates 
the desired instruction. It was not necessary to have any central place. Schools 
were established at Ballarat and Sandhurst, in Victoria. 
The President said it was very desirable that there should be some agreed 
course of study. The difficulties apparent would eventually be overcome. 
In reply to Mr. Ash, Mr. Blackett said the course of study would come into 
force as soon as the respective Legislatures passed Pharmacy Acts in conformity 
with the resolutions. 
The motion, which was seconded by Mr. Mayne, was then put and carried. 
The Examinees. 
Mr. Blackett went on with clause — 
(d) “Examinations to be conducted by examiners appointed by Boards, 
Councils, or Governing Body." 
The examiners, he said, would have to be properly appointed, and he thought 
the resolution would meet the matter. It should be a rule that no examiner be 
