Mexborough and Swinton Times, June 18.
Irregularities in School Attendance at Conisbrough
Mr Downs, school attendance officer, proved the following cases of irregularity in attendance at the Conisbrough Board School. Mr Downs also observed that irregularities in school attendance at Conisbrough was very gross
William Whitham
Son, 9 year only passed the first standard
78 of possible 169 in 18 weeks
190 out of 425 for year
Fined 5 shilling, incl costs
The defendant complained that the child did not receive remark when he went to school late (being told that this was the rule)
William Townsley
49 times out of a possible 169
100 out of 360
Similarly fined
Said it was a shame his child only passed the first standard, what could they expect when only young lads taught them? (Laughter.)
Jno Batty
10 times out of a possible 169
29 out of 205
Paid same sum
William Henry Sunderland
70 times out of a possible 169
159 out of a total 425
Fined five shillings
Charles Morton
76 times out of a possible 169
159 out of a total 425
Fined five shillings
Tom Mills
22 times out of a possible 169
119 out of a total 425
Fined five shillings
Fred Day
Stepson
20 times out of a possible 131
Fined five shillings
George Curtis
16 times out of a possible 169
40 out of a total 235
Fined five shillings