THE PUPIL FROM THE FARM.
(To the Editor.) ■Sir, —What is the use of talking about encouraging people to go on the land when we refuse decent opportunities of education to farm children? Mr J. A. Young mentioned in Parliament the case of a farmer who could not afford to keep his daughters at the high school because of the cost of transport. Naturally,' those of us who want to give our children a fair chance keep off the land. The children who come into school by train get reduced fares, but it costs 10s a week per child for some children who come into Hamilton by bus. It seems to me that absolutely free transport ought to be given to the nearest suitable school, whether the journey is by train or bus. Of course, if people want to send their children longer distances to attend particular schools, it is not unreasonable to charge them the difference, but i cannot see why education should not be made truly free to all by enabling all to reach school free of charge. That would give the country people the same advantage as those in the towns and encourage them to stay on the farms. —I am, etc., • FAIRPLAY. Hamilton, Oct. 7.
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Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17837, 9 October 1929, Page 7
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