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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12853, 29 April 1905, Page 5

la enlarging on the importance of the Bill pause/I last session, in regard to midwives, .Mr. <?. Laurenson, M.H.R., stated that of 194, persons born in the colony during the past 10 years, 20,487 died within five years. That gave a death-rate ol about double the average of the colony, and showed how important it was that women who attended mothers should bo properly qualified. Wliilo engaged recently in cutting a - water-table in Kenneth Lane, Newcastle, New .South Wales, an employee of the Bexley Council was suddenly attacked by > a swarm of bees, and compelled to retreat,.'leaving the work unfinished. At the last Council meeting a ratepayer wrote asking J for the work to be completed. The overseer now wants an indemnity against any injuries which the men may sustain iii executing the work. . Ladies' how. both plain and ribbed, from 10 2 pair. Hem-stitched handkerchiefs, front Is 6.1 tloz.—At John Court's two shops iu. * Queen-street. .' > - Autumn costumes "Every graceful styla and new material is represented in our large stock of stylish novelties, 37s 6d to ,110s. Jackets in endless variety, all styles, makes,; and prices.—At McCullagh and Gowe>r\s._ Gont.'s rainproof coats, 29s 6d to : f>ss;' youths' ruinproofs, ,235; waterproof Clioster-te? iieid coats, Its , 6d.—John Court's, . Queen-. street. Open Saturday all day. ". ' . % ' ...