25 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 25, 1871
Page
1
A lengthy critique argues that the Watchman misrepresents national education aims and denounces ecclesiastical control over schools. It defends secular, ratepayer-funded schooling while condemning Anglican and Catholic dominance, and warns Ireland's hyper-denominational system invites similar issues.
The Leicester clergyman Rev G Venables cites Mr Miall's Leicester speech proposing disendowment and repurposing of church funds and buildings. He notes commentary from the Bishop Suffragan of Nottingham and Archdeacon Emery on the proposal and its criticism, including amid a Bethnal Green church-building effort.
Rev. R. W. Dale delivers the opening paper at the National Educational League in Birmingham. He outlines the three free-education options under the Education Act: free schools, remission of fees in board schools, and payment of fees at elementary schools. He notes that the Education Department’s sanction is not required for the latter two, though byelaws defining fee terms by school boards must be sanctioned.
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