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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
4
Chief Inspector F Bridges urges government action to fight truancy. He notes only 64 percent average attendance, with many children spending time in streets or bush. He compares NSW toVictoria and argues education funding is wasted without improved regular attendance.
The article discusses falling attendance rates at schools and the need for stronger measures. It reviews Department recommendations to shift proof of age and distance onto parents, empower truant inspectors, and define daily attendance. It debates police involvement and calls for improved school attractiveness and practical education to reduce defaulting.
The Australian page notes donations to the Indian Famine Relief Fund including £20 from Elwie Evertt of Ollere via the Torian Fans Fund. An Armidale Band program in Central Park drew a large crowd for a fundraiser, yielding just over £3. Additional contributions list names and amounts in wheat and flour donations to the Half Holiday Association Fund, with figures from Haory Pearson, W Browning, and others.
The Chronicle Children’s Fond reports 29 cards remain needed and asks supporters to donate soon. Organizers urge children to bring in remaining cards promptly to complete the fund's drive and support the program.
In Sydney on Thursday the Bath uret footballers defeated University by nine to eight. The New England E.F.U. Senior Competition matches resume Saturday. In Sydney on Wednesday a metropolitan team beat We nt Distetlet Bathuras by 11. The Metropolitan team defeated Combined Country by 27 to 6 in Bydaay. Cot terall Finley and Stevene played with the Country. The following 10.8 Wales ie oo interestenlal football watch with Queensland in Sydney today. The Queensland RB Union's representative team, led by Mr. Maurion Baldwin, en route to Bydnay, were met at the local railway station by Mr. J. Kearney and officials of the N.E.E.P.U. for match arrangements on Armi dale. Baldwin expects a tough contest against New South Wales next week. Gorage, Tanner, M'owan Carew Boland and Grafton, who played for Australia against Bogland, accompany the team. The N.ERY.U. Managing Committee decided to officially receive the visitors Monday at 11 o'clock when they are welcomed to the city. An evening social dance is planned at Town hall with Tamworth, Werrie Creek, and Manilla candidates for rep. team selections. The Be Committee to pick the squad for Saturday's match.
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