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John Morley: The fact is, it seems to me, that the noncons. have not yet as a body made up their minds whether they want unsectarian…

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The fact is, it seems to me, that the noncons. have not yet as a body made up their minds whether they want unsectarian religion, or whether they want simple secular teaching, so far as the application of the rate is concerned.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the indecision within the nonconformist community regarding education policy.

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