THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
CHRISTHCURCH TEACHER’S OBJECTION. WANTS A CONSCIENCE CLAUSE. (P*b Umitto Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, April 27. A master at the Christchurch Boys’ High School (Mr A. W. Page) has refused • to take the oath of allegiance required of all school teach era. unless ho is allowed to amplify it with a N conscience clause. In consequence Mr Page has ceased to act as a teacher. Mr Pago wished to add the following proviso to the oath provided by “The Education Amendment Act, 1921”: “So long as the above undertaking continues not to conflict with what I consider my duty to God.” The Canterbury College authorities who control the Boys _ High School, declined to take the responsibility for accepting the oath in this amended form, and for the present, at any rate, Mr Page has ceased to act as a teacher. Mr Pag© is a son of Mrs Sarah Page, who was formerly a member of the Christchurch City Council and a well-known figure in tilt Labour movement in Christchurch.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18540, 28 April 1922, Page 3
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