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Of the 804 divorce petitions filed in the Dominion last year, the greater number were by wives, the figures being husbands 384, wives 420. Altogether 318 decrees nisi were granted in husbands’ petitions and 365 in wives’ petitions. Separation for not less than three years was the principal ground stated in the petitions. There were 230 wives who petitioned on this ground and 154 husbands. Petitions founded on adultery are next in order, and, according to the figures, wives have been the worst offenders. Husbands' petitions founded on thus ground totalled 114 and wives’ petitions 57. SOMETHING NEW FOR BREAKFAST Next time you order from your grocet get a packet of Diamond O-tis for breakfast. O-tis contains all the goodness of finest selected oats and is so quickly cooked Don't forget the name —Red Diamond O-tis

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. ■W/E are now showing a Complete Range of Model Spring Coats and Costumes. These Garments are all beautifully tailored in our own women’s rooms. Note our new address. LONDON PUR CO.. 300 Stafford Street. 'Phone 781.

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19933, 18 October 1934, Page 12

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Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19933, 18 October 1934, Page 12

Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19933, 18 October 1934, Page 12