Wellington Times in Wellington, New South Wales

Maternal Mortality Report Sparks Legislative Debate

In the Legislative Assembly Miss Preston Stanley urged immediate adoption of Dr Morris's recommendations on maternal mortality and child welfare. Max Stanley cited 500 deaths yearly and 460 children sent to the State, urging hospitals clinics and midwifery extenders. debate adjourned to November 17. Clergy address warned about church attendance motives. wheat area down due to weather. drought harms north. local notes on school cane restoration and an attempted wool woolshed fire. drought relief and large lucerne operations noted in Canowindra with extensive sheep holdings.