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John Morley: The question was whether the system about to be created should merely supplement those sectarian, private, voluntary…

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The question was whether the system about to be created should merely supplement those sectarian, private, voluntary schools, or should erect a fabric worthy of the high name of national.
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John Morley

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Morley raises a critical question about the nature of the educational system being established in relation to existing schools.

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