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SCHOOL DiffICULTItS AGAIN MAD[ 100WIN TO PARLIAMB TAIIMS A third meeting of P arents and Friends' with A ssociations their local Members of Parliament was held on Monday night at Highgate. Members of Parliament invited to hear the case for independent schools were Mr. R. O'Connor, M.L.A., and Mr. E. Oldfield, M.L.A. At question time the meeting had to be called to order when parents took e xception to a remark made by Mr. Oldfield in his address. Later clarification of this remark somewhat lessened the criticism. The meeting of Parents and Friends' Associations of the Christian Brothers schools at I-lighgate and the Sacred Convent Heart schools at Highgate and Maylands was chaired by Mr. V. J. Holland. Speakers for the Parents and Friends' Associations were Mr. P. Donnelly, Mr. G. Jowett (Highgate Convent) Mr. J. Smith (C.B.C. Highgate). A fter a brief introduction to the subject of equality in education Mr. Holland welcomed the members of Parliament to the meeting.
Clear Cut Mr. P. Donnelly gave what was later described by Mr. Oldfield as "a clear cut case without malice or bias and tempered with reason." The speaker gave the explanation of the declaration of Human Rights for full, f ree education in accordance With the wishes of the parents: He proceeded to give statistics of the position of education in Australia and how they affect the independent schools, particularly Catholic schools. Be summarised his remarks on the difficulties under which the independent schools suffer as: • An increase in the number of children; • A decrease in the number of teachers; • And that (the parents) build churches and therefore are under an additional handicap because they are determined that their children will be educated as good citizens the way they like them to be. Mr. Donnelly closed his s.Deech with the claim for Justice in education of 50% of the cost of new buildings or interest free loans and 5 . 43% of the cost of educating PUpils at State schools. Mr. Smith and Mr. Jowett gaVe the Parents. Ms.L.A. and the some of the costs
difficulties and the of schools which their Associations represent. The floor was taken by Mr. O'Connor, M.L.A. for Mt. Lawley, who, speaking in a private capacity said that he appreciated the position and that he had helped to obtain some of the present fringe benefits for independent schools.
Parallel He drew a parallel between assistance given to the building of old people's homes. Mr. O'Connor said that the present assistance was not enough and he was still in favour of further assistance being given. Mr. Oldfield, M.L.A., for Maylands, quoted from three sections of the A.L.P. Conference on Education decisions and stated that interpretation of these points could only come from an official source. He said that this was "the first time I have heard a clear cut case put without malice or bias and tempered with reason."
R eaction Mr. Oldfield then made his remark which caused so much reaction at question time that he "would never be a party to subsidising educational snobbery." The speaker said that those who wanted a better ( college) education for children should pay for it. He then drew some parallels of colleges and schools. He stated that if subsidies were given they should go to those who needed them. He then told the assembled parents that they need-
Close Of Second Session V ATICAN
CITY:
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second session of the Second Vatican Council will end on December 4. a high counci l source confirmed.
The spokesman acknowledged the closing date after some council Fathers had revealed it in their own areas. The second session starts on September 29. The closing date had been communicated to /he bishops of the world, but not made public to the Holy See. But the council press office in mid-July denied reports to the effect that the session would end on December 8. There is still no official indication whether the council itself will conclude with the second session, or whether it will reconvene again at a later date. ed to be unified in their approach within the Federation and he said that "a reasonable plan should not be refused provided that it was within the economic position of the Government of the day." He said that States had to do the asking and that other things could suffer. Questions were than asked of the two Members of Parliament and their answers clarified some of the remarks that had been made
Among Australians recently received by His Holiness Pope Paul V1 were the Premier of Western Australia, Mr. David Brand and his wife. Mrs. Brand is wearing the black ensemble traditional for women at Papal audiences. United Press International Photo.
Sudden Collapse Of Brother After dismissing his class for the August term holidays and walking to St. Brigid's Convent, West Perth to see his sistei% Brother Francis Pius O'Driscoll returned to the Christian Brother College at Highgate, went to the dining room for a cup of tea and collapsed. A priest from Highgate administered the last rites. Brother O'Driscoll had celebrated his Golden Jubilee earlier this year and though he knew that he had a heart condition, he feeling in "great was form." On Monday morning, the Sacred Heart Church at Highgate was packed with mourners. His Grace the Archbishop presided at the Requiem and His Lordship Bishop McKeon was present in the sanctuary. Over
40 diocesan clergy, 50 Brothers, 30 Sisters and representatives of other Religious Orders were present for the Mass. Many old boys taught by Brother O'Driscoll were seen in the packed church. Celebrant of the Solemn Requiem Mass was Monsignor C. Cunningham. Vicar General of the Dioceof Bunbury, Father P. Quinn, an old boy of C.B.C. Highgate was deacon and Father L. Baccini was subdeacon. Masterof -Ceremonies was Father M. Toop. At the conclusion of the Requiem Mass, Christian Brothers and present pupils of the school, formed a guard of honour as the coffin was carried from the church and the hearse moved out of the grounds. See profile page 8.
Holy Name Rally On Sept. 8 THE N AME
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All Holy Name branches are asked to make a special effort this year to have as many members as possible attend the rally. It has been suggested that members with cars be at their Parish Church to pick up other members so as to be in time for the 7.30 p.m. 'rally. The sermon this year will be delivered by Fr. F. X. Brown, O.P. In past years this annual rally has been held on the second Sunday in May. But bad weather and other commitments have made it difficult for many members to attend. The 'Diocesan Union Executive Nur that the change to the second Sunday in September will bring a big increase in numbers.