Cocks letter diary, 1916-1919 / Verner Cocks - Page 476
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trade or occupation the chance of selecting one, and undergoing a preliminary training.
3. To give to all men of the Force what may be called an inspirational training by means of lectures, classes and courses, and such other steps as will enable them to consider and discuss topics of the day. and all that goes to make up good citizenship.
I think we have also three periods for which to legislate:-
1. The period while the war continues.
2. The period while peace negotiations are in progress and the Armies have still to be maintained in the field.
3. The period during demobilisation, which also includes the homeward journey.
During the period of the continuance of the war, our Educational Scheme will of necessity be somewhat hampered. I did not want this difficulty to delay action. It seems to me that we must begin at once. proceeding tentatively at first, but with a fixed objective in view.
It was necessary for me to consider how best the organization could be brought into being. I therefore assembled a small Committee to discuss the various factors, and upon the result of its deliberations I have decided that the Committee shall lay down the broad outline of the scheme, and that I shall have to appoint a Director of Education, who will take the matter entirely in his own hands, and put the organization in motion.
The Right Rev. Bishop Long arrived at an opportune moment, and knowing his great talents, I approached him, and asked him to undertake the onerous task which lies before a Director of Education. Bishop Long has kindly consented to do this, and he will speak to you presently and give you an outline of the manner in which he proposes to proceed.
I am meanwhile explaining to the Australian Govern