DIVORCE CASE
Before Mr. Justice Herdman, in the Divorce Court, this afternoon, Emily Ward, represented by Mr. J. J. M'Grath, petitioned for a divorce from Cornelius Ward, on the ground of adultery. The marriage took place at Christchurch on 12th January 1911 Afterwards the parties lived at Christchurch and Auckland, and there were two children.
. Petitioner stated that her husband left her on Ist June, 1916, for the purpose of going into camp. He bad not lived with her since 26th December, 1916, from which date petitioner heard nothing of her husband until the receipt of an anonymous letter making a charge against him which lie did not deny. Later, respondent wrote outlining his conduct, and stating : —"I am sure you will be- better without me."
After hearing corroborative evidence, the usual decree was granted, with costs on the lowest scale and interim custody of the children.
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Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 49, 26 February 1918, Page 8
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147DIVORCE CASE Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 49, 26 February 1918, Page 8
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