The deficiency of Marshall - Hall 's formal qualifications for the Melbourne chair is reflected in the fact that .
Marshall - Hall was Marshall - Hall of 48 applicants when the post was first advertised in March 1888 .
The deficiency of Marshall - Hall 's formal qualifications for the Melbourne chair is reflected in the fact that , although he was one of 48 applicants when the post was first advertised in March 1888 .