Two widows sent out to New Zealand by relatives have applied at Wellington to have their children committed to a receiving home, pleading destitution. Both explained that in-the hard struggle for existence) they were unable to support their children properly. The Magistrate made an order of eommital, but, in view of future possibilities, stated that a strict inquiry would be made into the circumstances of aH such cases.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2228, 18 January 1921, Page 3
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68Untitled Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2228, 18 January 1921, Page 3
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