HENDERSON HOUSEHOLDERS
LARGEST MEETING ON RECORD
The householders' meeting at Henderson was the '■ largest ; in , the history of the school, over 150 (people being present.
V The question of the! Bible-an-Echools' was the magnet -which drew the attendance. A- great deal of '" discussion took place, but nothing "was done to either '[, affirm or.' condemn the proposals. ■■-■;■■■ The fact that a committee: was, elected, who were all of one mind, that the present system of. Free Secular Education was; the best in the interests of the schools generally. goe3 to ] show that the majority of ; the householders do ; not ''wish a"ny change. The meeting also endorsed the remit from the Primary School Toachers' Association congratulating the ' Minister; for Education on his firm action •with, regard to the oath of allegiance. The following: committee was elected •— Sirs.: M. Stuart, Miss E. Brooke-Smith, Messrs. R. Carey (chairman), H. Hutchinson, J. : Fuller. F. Morrill (secretary), C. H. Scott, W. Bodley, and G. Smith' -
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18388, 2 May 1923, Page 10
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159HENDERSON HOUSEHOLDERS New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18388, 2 May 1923, Page 10
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