N.Z, Record Lost. liiq fact that- New Zealand lost its proud position ol having the lowest death rate ol' any couutry in the world is now lamiliar. as the Netheilands improved on our figure.in 1997, with a death rate of 8.7 per 1000, compared! with New Zealand s 9.1. 'l'his subject was discussed inlormativulv by an officer of tho Census and Statistical Department, Mr. V. Gardner. addressing the Wellington Itotaiy Club, and he said that since the record had been lost by the Dominion, better figures also had been shown by Canada and Australia. What was the cause of this change ? lie asked. The question provoked, an answer, and a ■Rotaran amid laughter remarked! “the Labour Government.” Mr. Gardiner disclaimed political opinions, and dealt only with ascertained facts.
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Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 265, 29 November 1939, Page 3
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