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Controversy at Meeting Over School Boards and Education
The observer describes heated debate at a meeting where Lord Francis Harvey and Canon Gregory attacked the Birmingham and London School Boards. The talk focused on education expansion and the risk to voluntary schools, with accusations of extravagance and political maneuvering. The account notes sharp partisan tones and doubts about the anti board faction’s prospects.
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Lord Francis
Birmingham Board
Birmingham
London Board
Gregory
Lairey
J. Rodgers
Canon Gregory
Rodgers
van Daniel
Mills
M.P
Irons