CLOSING OF FOXTON RAILWAY
WILL AFFECT SECONDARY PUPILS. , “As we draw 36 pupils from between Foxton and Palmerston N., tin- closing of the railway line will deprive a large number of country people of technical education and will have a detrimental effect mi the school,” stated Mr. G. G. Hancox, Director, in his report to tin* High School Board of Governors at Palmerston North last (‘Veiling. The chairman (Mr. J. \V. Rulliorftird) stated that expense would prohibit a large number of pupils from coming hv bus. Mr. W. R. Birnic. thought the hoard should bring the matter before the Railway Commission and the hoard agreed. Mr. .J. Murray, Rector, stated that there were a number of hoys attending the High School, who would be similarly placed if the line were closed.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4480, 19 July 1930, Page 2
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131CLOSING OF FOXTON RAILWAY Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4480, 19 July 1930, Page 2
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