WOMEN JUSTICES.
TWO APPOINTMENTS IN AUCKLAND.
AUCKLAND, January 10. The appointment of Mrs N. E. Ferner and Miss .S. E. Jackson, of Auckland, as special justices of the peace under the Child Welfare Act is announced. Mrs .Ferner is an associate member of the children’s court in Auckland, having been appointed in April, 1925, when tho court was constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Act. In that capacity she ‘Could sit with the presiding magistrate, but could only tender advice on cases brought forward. As special justices, both Mrs Ferner and Miss Jackson will be empowered to preside over the court when necessary. Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M., and Mr W. R M‘Kean, S.M., are the only two at present entitled to preside over the court, having been specially authorised. Miss Jackson recently retired from the position of matron at the Mount Albert Industrial Home after many years’ service. She has had wide experience in child welfare work, and since her retirement has continued to give advice in many instances.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3853, 17 January 1928, Page 36
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