BIBLE IN SCHOOLS
(Pt» Ukimd Pbiss Absocutioh.) AUCKLAND, May 11. A well-organised demonstration in favour of the Biblerin-schools took place in the Town Hall to-night, about 3500 people participating. Addresses were delivered by prominent clergymen, including Bishop Averill, and the. proceedings were enthusiastic. It was decided to send a telegram to the Prime Minister conveying the expression of the desire of the meeting that- an opportunity be given for a referendum on the question of teaching the Bible in schools.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16071, 12 May 1914, Page 5
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