“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.”
Quote by Edmund Barton
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Edmund Barton
Edmund Barton, born on January 18, 1849, and died on January 7, 1920, was the first Prime Minister of Australia. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Australian Federation and the development of Australian politics. more
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