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SCHOOL BOARD.-A meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday last, when the following members were present, Messrs. C. Whiting (chairman), J. Pike, T. Amos, E. Richardson, and T. Osborne (clerk). The minutes of the last meeting were read and passed. The Clerk reported the receipt of an order for £11 6s. from the Education Department, in payment of the first instalment of Fee Grant for the four months ending 31st ult. The average attendance during that time was 90. On the proposal of Mr. J. Pike, seconded by Mr. T. Amos, it was decided to invite tenders from tradesmen in the village for making a substantial platform for use in large room. The registers, and the visitors’ book were examined, and on, the proposal of Mr. E. Richardson, seconded by Mr. J. Pike, it was agreed to instruct the Attendance Officer to warn the parents of irregular children that the Board was determined to use every legitimate effort to secure a better attendance. An application was granted to “Crown Minstrels” for the use of the large room for an entertainment on Saturday. Cheques were signed for £13 1s.
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