Institute for the Blind
The total number of blind cases throughout the Dominion registered with the New Zealand Institute for the Blind has increased from 1083 to 1176, states the institute’s annual report. The roll of the institute has decreased from l f 1 to 191. Sales of articles made by blind persons increased last year from £20,795 to £27,000, and from £14,296 for the year ended March 31, 1939. At the present time there are 27 pupils in the institute’s school. The Government subsidy to the institute amounted to £5723 last year. An Intellectual Centre At this time of the year, old settlers of Devonport delight to foregather and dwell upon the glories of the past when the North Shore suburb was the intellectual centre of Auckland. In proof of Devonport's claims to such a distinction is the fact that in 1874 the first free library in the Auckland Province was opened there. The library was such a success that debating societies and spelling bees were the natural offshoots. Under the Influence of these cultural developments Devonport became well known for its public men and the advanced views they held.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLV, Issue 22786, 10 January 1944, Page 3
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191Institute for the Blind Timaru Herald, Volume CLV, Issue 22786, 10 January 1944, Page 3
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