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Religious Equality Clash Over Education Bill Sparks Wide Opposition
Nonconformist leaders unite to oppose transferring school fee payments from school boards to guardians arguing it paves the way for sectarian funding. They warn a 25th clause shift would endanger education, widen pauperism, and empower denominational schools led by guardians. Meetings across Birmingham London Manchester Bristol Bradford Bristol union bodies urge opposition and potential Liberal candidate alignment.
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Board of Guardians
R. W. Day
M.A
H. W. Crosskey
F.G.S
J.J. Brown
National Education League
Ann Street
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
London
Manchester
Bristol
Leicester
House of Commons
Bath
J. C. Cox
Belper
Bradford Liberation Society
Forster
Friends of Religious Equality
Glamorgan
Monmouth
Brecknock
Ruabon
Stowmarket
Liverpool
Crewe
Manchester Board of Guardians
Boards of Guardians
C. Sener
J. A. Bremner
Ryder
Manchester School Board