Sue Beeton, associate professor of tourism at La Trobe Business School, Australia agreed.

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One way out of the dilemma was suggested last August by Nick Hoffman, a geologist at La Trobe University in Melbourne.

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Mr Trobe said he feared in particular for some smaller school sixth forms which would be unable to make economies of scale.

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But policy director Malcolm Trobe said the new tables would put schools under pressure to offer only the courses that are included.

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Mr La Trobe-Bateman was the only candidate for the new Seneschal post, and has also taken on the jobs of magistrate and coroner.

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Jeremy La Trobe-Bateman has taken over the title of seneschal from Lieutenant Colonel Reg Guille, but has only taken on the role of Sark's chief judge.

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La Trobe Street is where you can catch the free City Circle Tram, a Melbourne icon and a great way to get a sense of the city.

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