TE ORANGA HOME
THE ENQUIRY CONCLUDED, Clmstehureh, Last Night. The Te Oranga Home enquiry concluded to-day, when evidence was given by 11. XI. l'opc, in charge of that branch o"[ the Kduttition Department whici'n dealt with industrial schools, etc. Mr. Pope said that the Te Oranga Home was well equipped for the comfort of thy inmates, but more buildings were wanted. The Department took <m active interest iu the progress of each child. The Department hud been averse to liaireutting, and only agreed to if in two drastic cases. The Department was also averse to corporal punishment if it could be avoided. Better classilicati.m would bring corporal punishment down to the minimum, l'ower should be given to retain incorrigible girls in the Home until 25 years oi age. 11l his opinion the result of training at the Home was truly wonderful. The Commissioner will report to the Governor.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 80, 24 March 1908, Page 2
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148TE ORANGA HOME Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 80, 24 March 1908, Page 2
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