"Divorce Appaling"
' "I would like to draw attention to the mood and temper of our peoples and to the decline of moral standards," said Mr. Justice Cornish when addressing the Auckland branch of the Royal Empire Society. "The divorce statistics are appalling and I think I am correct in saying that the divorce cases in Auckland total about 1000 a year." His Honour turned for confirmation to Mr. Justice Callan, who was present. "You have handled your share of the divorces," said Mr. Justice Callan amid laughter. .
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Chronicle (Levin), 31 May 1946, Page 4
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