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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 1

The Teachers

The Teachers

being trained men, always at their posts, were best fitted to carry on the work—there being a conscience clause for teachers and scholars." In the others colonies of Australia, this has been one of the questions of the day. At a representative meeting in Adelaide, the following resolutions were carried:—"That no system of instruction can be regarded as sufficient which does not include Bible reading and teaching. 2 That such Bible reading and teaching should be given within school hours. 3. Should be undenominational in character, and should be given by the ordinary teacher, or, if he conscientiously object by a substitute to be approved by the Education department. 4. That no teacher, who conscientiously objects, should be compelled to give such instruction, and that no child whose parents object should be compelled page 13 to attend such instruction. 5. That the Bible selections and instruction thereupon should be similar in character to those in the London School Boards." These resolutions were to be brought before the country and legislature. In New Sonth Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania religious instruction forms a part of the school work.