BIBLE IN SCHOOL.
MR. W. W. MASSEY'S SUPPORT.
A deputation representative of religious interests in Otahuhu. waited on Miv AV. W. Massey, M.P. for Hauraki, yesterday, to solicit his support of the Bible in Schools Bill to be considered T>y. Parliament in the next-session. - Mr. John Clark, chairman of Mangere East School Committee, introduced tlie deputation.
The speakers wore the Rev. A. M. Elliffe and Mr. A. K! Murray, who staled that obstacles to the movement'had been removed and the • churches were now solidly behind it. Tho support of Mr. Massey was .desired, . Mr. Massey. said .he was in sympathy with *the movement and could ..promise the deputation that .any' religious training in reason would have his support. Anything in connection with Bible-teac-h----ing in schools would have his sympathy and support.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20902, 18 June 1931, Page 12
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