1925

Women's club formed where women ... 'can meet, read papers and have tea.' Opportunities for discussion.

New legislation:

Widow's Penions Bill - but many widows not within its scope. Provision needed for all widows with dependent children.

Guardianship of Infants Bill - equal rights of both parents to bring any dispute affecting a child before the courts; equal rights to appoint guardians after death; right of mother to maintenance from father to child in her custody.

The Summary Jurisdiction (Separation and Maintenance) Bill - wife can apply for separation order before leaving husband.

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