RAILWAY PRIVILEGES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18414, 21 May 1920, Page 4

RAILWAY PRIVILEGES.

[Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, May 20. An explanation from tho Director of Education, Dr Anderson, as to how it comes about that teachers of certain denominational schools are permitted to travol free on the railways, was received with interest by the Minister of Education and the members of the Auckland Education Board to-day. Addressing tho board, the Hon O. J. Parr said:—l wish to refer to the free carriage of private denominational teachers on the railways. It appears that under the present regulations— Dr Anderson: It is not under the regulations. Mr Parr • Oh! How is it done, then P

Dr Anderson: _ Ministerial approval was given some time ago and has never been reversed He added that only three districts were concerned in the matter.

Mr Parr: Well, it appears that in some cases these private teachers are carried free on the railways, while our teachers are not. I know of some eight or nine feacliers being carried in this way, while State teachers have asked for tho same concession and been refused. I feel this state of things cannot be allowed to continue. It is not logical. I have quite made up my mirk'l that this incongruity must- cease and all teachers in future ho placed on the same level in this respect.