Yet another proof of advancing oivilisation has been given by the Maoris. Mr. Ward, R.M. at Masterton m his report to the Government says; — "I have noticed that a strong desire has been growing rip for some legislation for legalising native marriages. You Europeans have your law regarding your marriages, and ydu consider it one of your most important ones ; why should we not have our marriage laws plaoed on such a footing as would enable Courts of law to recognise them, and so as to make our marriage contracts legally binding?"'
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 864, 15 August 1879, Page 2
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