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Debate Over Denominational Education and Bye Laws
The discussion centers on the 25th Clause and bye laws for compulsory school attendance. Board members argue over easing or retaining the bye law, with fears of factional harassment and the need to educate all regardless of sect. Amid reforms, figures like Mr Burnard and Canon Mansfield weigh conscience, fees, and public funding for poor families.
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Burnard
Kittos
Giffords
Canon Mansfield
C. T. Wilkinson
Rooker
C. T. Witkinson
London Board
Mechanics’ Institute
Ireland
J. Barrer
Messrs
Barter
Anthony
Cook
Pike
Smith
Booker
Bewes
Norrington
Pitts
Mansfield
Barnard
Wilkinson
Cowban
Burnley
Consolidated Fund
Scarborough
Church Party
Peacock
J. Barry
J. Rowntree
Barry
Manchester
Liverpool Stipendiary
Swansea
Sunderland
Aliton
Lyne
T. T. Eagar
London
T. Green
Hugh Mason
Her Majesty In Council
Education Department
Longton
Staffordshire
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Oldham
Salford
Wednesbury
Chipping Wycombe
Festiniog
Merioneth
Mitcham
Surrey
Carlisle
Sutton-in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
Bath
Maidstone
Allerton
Yorkshire
Kendal
Carne
Montgomeryshire
Southampton
Bersham
Denbighshire
Derby
Barnsley
Mr. Smith
Allerton Board
School Board Chronicle
Pease
J. W. Pease
South Durham
Bondgate
Darlington
England