Wife Desertion.— I The Committee of the Dunedin Benevolent Institution, in their annual report to subscribers, says:— ‘ One grievous and crying evil is that of wife deser» tion, which year after year is sadly on the increase. In fact, if legislation of n. deterrent nature is not brought to bear on this growing crime, serious results to the taxpaying public must ensue. It is quite enough for the benevolent to assist in cases of pure misfortune, but to be called upon to support the families of the class referred to is more than can be reasonably borne.’ No less than 79 deserted wives, and 276 children, were re* lieved during the year.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1079, 6 March 1883, Page 1
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