Bible In State Schools Debate Sparks Statistics Fight
A reader argues against the use of statistics to attack religion in education. The letter cites colonial crime, prison data, and school influence in New South Wales and Queensland, defending religious instruction as a moral fountain and urging a Yes vote on a religious question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stati
Stica
N.S.W
Uy Can
Bern
Nsw
America
Ren
Europe
Eerth
Bishop Potter
Vam Wirk
Debate Over Secular Education Sparks Public Letter
A reader argues against introducing religious instruction into state primary schools. The letter stresses the existing secular system, warns of sectarian division among children, and urges keeping parsons out of classrooms to preserve Queensland’s free, compulsory state education. The writer endorses a secular, universal curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meemiser
Father Wales
Abe
Queensland
Charles Lilley
Veinewia
Appeal Debate On School In Sumdex Township
An 1910 letter advocates a Yes vote to support a Sunday school system and state schooling options, arguing opponents would cause loss of educational quality. The writer claims a Yes vote ensures better education for children and criticizes the No stance as harmful to schooling opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enios
Voting Encouragement Amid Civic Tension in 1910
In Lewisville on a March day in 1910 Walter Williams urges readers to act justly and generously, to change their minds if needed, and to vote yes as a civic duty. The fragment emphasizes peaceful conduct and consideration for others in public action.
The Bible in State Schools Debate in Parliament
A correspondent reports on votes within the Longue over religious instruction in schools. The text notes split votes on options for or against Bible reading and cites unnamed electors who voted against the proposal, suggesting many did not support the instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaimet
One. C. W, Tomlin
Passenger ship service reported between Cairns and parts of the world
Fragmentary text notes navigational routes and ports of call involving Cairns and international passages. The legible items reference outward and inward passages with mentions of German, Australian, and Swedish-Australian connections, but the exact scope and dates remain unclear.
Arrivals and Departures at Cairns Port Notes
The Cairns port record lists arrivals including Mourihan captained by Weir and passengers Kattenberg, Keir, and 27 others in second class, with Burns Philp line involved. Departures on April 12 include Mouritvan and Weir heading to Port Dowztes, plus Misses Heckert Nerma Tuck and others bound for Burns Philp and Co. Also noted are April 12 consignments to Townsville and Adelaide. High water, moon phases, and harbour notices accompany the timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourihan
Capt
Keir
Irece
Mouritvan
Weir
Port Dowztes
Fassensera
Heckert
Nerma
Tuck
Miers Hayfield
Martin, Turridge
Burns Philp and Co., Ltd
Carres
Townsville
Adelaide Co., Ltd
Unsourced Cure Claim Advertises Rexona Remedy
An unidentified notice quotes Mrs Jobe MacDonnald praising a remedy sold in triangular pots at 1/6 and a/. claiming rapid healing of a six month old skin condition. The ad touts Rexona as a cure after several applications and notes swift improvement.
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Rexona
Jobe MacDonnald
Harold Sinet
Bystine
Exon
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Chicago
San Francisco
United States
Fpire
Seth
Moliter
Olerters
Ec. W
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Distribetors
Cairns
Walter Willams
Tewisville, Sist March
1910
The
Pesci
Agrot
China Navigation
Yenmehip
Betwen
Shippirg
West
B. Nelson
Harbour
A. J. Draper
A. Mellick
Munro
Dalily
Mellick
General Drapers
al Department
A. Melligk’s
Queenslaad Aerts
Bavidsen & Co., Ltd
Sete
Wees
Arieha
A.U.8
Asbott 3
Ted
Brosdfalconies
Peron
Brenda
T. Duneer
Eat’, A
J. H. Luhr
Carpiria
Alfred Tayor
Colt aG’.or
Carns and District
Crown Hotel
T. H. Willmett
Propeto
GEO. Wilcox & CO
Countey Butchers
Aires
R. T. Ncmanus
Abbot
Wilcox 4 CO
Regent Ride
Australia
Golden Grove
Ulm
Abbott
Wolseley Pedersen
Amy
SaeReee
Shamrock Busiding House
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