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Proposal to the Colonial Council
- When
- 6 January 1816
- Where
- Prince of Wales Island
Hutchings presented an address for a school to the council under Governor Petrie, aiming to educate impoverished children.
On 6 January 1816, Hutchings presented an address to the public for establishing a school on Prince of Wales Island. The proposal aimed to provide education for children otherwise bred up in idleness. The council approved the proposal, and a committee chaired by Hutchings was appointed to see the project to fruition.
Sources
- Robert Sparke Hutchings Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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