Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire Reporter 7 Feb 1879: William Masters fined for employing boys

CAMBRIDGE

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. — At the Cambridge Division Petty Sessions on Saturday last, Mr. George Blows, farm bailiff, of Grantchester, and Mr. William Edward Masters, farmer, of Trumpington, were summoned for employing boys who had not obtained certificates for proficiency of attendance at school. —The Chairman said that the Bench were determined to assist in carrying out the Education Act. — Each defendant was fined £1 and costs.