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Every letter to the editor should be signed “Irate____”. Classic.

my-ear-trumpet:

questionableadvice:

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Sir, - I understand that the Educational Department has introduced a new syllabus, and amongst other items to be taught are - making paper hats and playing the new game of football. Surely this is going too far? What with the numberless useless fads now taught, such as brush work, modelling with plasticine, &c., there is very little time left for the children to learn what is really useful, and I, for one, protest against such a waste of time, which could be more profitably employed. I know many teachers and others hold the same opinion on this matter as myself.

I am, &c.,
IRATE PARENT

~ The Sydney Morning Herald, April 26, 1904 (Sydney, Australia)

I am in total agreement with Irate Parent.