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Edmund Barton, Australia's first prime minister, played a pivotal role in the formation of the Australian Commonwealth. His vision for a unified nation, alongside his commitment to justice and social reform, laid the groundwork for Australia's modern democracy. Barton's leadership and determination in the face of challenges serve as an inspiration to future generations of leaders. His legacy continues to encourage those in public service to work with integrity and dedication for the betterment of society.
"If it is the duty of the State to educate, it is the duty of the State also to bear the burden of education, namely, the taxation out of which education is provided."
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"If it is the duty of the State to educate, it is the duty of the State also to bear the burden of education, namely, the taxation out of which education is provided."

Education, Burden, Duty, State
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"I was for two years a pupil at the Model School in Fort street which was then conducted upon the Irish national system, and if any special religious instruction was given in connection with that system, I do not recollect it."
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"I was for two years a pupil at the Model School in Fort street which was then conducted upon the Irish national system, and if any special religious instruction was given in connection with that system, I do not recollect it."

Connection, Irish, Religious, School
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"A State which has universal suffrage and a wide extension of the jury franchise, must qualify the people by education to rightly exercise the great powers with which they are invested."
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"A State which has universal suffrage and a wide extension of the jury franchise, must qualify the people by education to rightly exercise the great powers with which they are invested."

Education, People, Exercise, Jury
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"The difference between the denominational system and the public school system is all the difference between bolstering them up on the one hand and letting them alone of the other."
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"The difference between the denominational system and the public school system is all the difference between bolstering them up on the one hand and letting them alone of the other."

Difference, Public, School
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"Creating a nation requires the will of the people!"
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"Creating a nation requires the will of the people!"

Nation, Will
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"It is the duty of the State to educate, and the right of the people to demand education."
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"It is the duty of the State to educate, and the right of the people to demand education."

Education, People, Duty, Right
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"I say further that our system of education should be unsectarian."
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"I say further that our system of education should be unsectarian."

Education,
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