Speaking of the educational status of New" Zealand, ■' the 'Thames Advertiser' says:— Asa .means of comparison of tne educational position ot the Provinces, we may give tlm males who cannot read; faking the provinces in the order of merit — Otauo, 173; Westhmri, "2.46; Nelson, 2 : 82; tarapakj, ; 3 02 ; Souibland, 3 03;. Canterbury, 3.12; Hike's B*y, 3,35; Auckland," 3.9B , Welhn»ton, 4-69; MarliVorouyh, 4,87. It is rather surprising to finnWestlynd stand so hi^li.annWtj think its ■ position : sh'dws that h -"jfold. mihinupopulation is iikflly to stand ;lii^-her with respect to education than an, agriculturaj population , t .Tbe7p'psit.i(ii''br.Nysoa t if of course owing' tp.'icsj'v^ry^ excellent l educa- w . 'tio'nal-eystem. .. '■.■ . ; ". ■•■.• ;.; . v^ ,/.■ -a *. : v - ■. i
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Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 400, 3 January 1872, Page 3
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110Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Bruce Herald, Volume VI, Issue 400, 3 January 1872, Page 3
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