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have been passed. The principle of the economic partnership of husband and wife has been recognised in at least two Acts. The Criminal Code has been amended in the direction of purer morals. An Act has been passed to regulate the adoption of children. The Infant Life Protection Act is to prevent baby farming. Servants Registry Offices have been brought under regulation, greatly to the advantage of girls and women. The interests and health of shop girls have been safe-guarded, and amendments have been made in the Industrial Schools Act. In addition to the above measures, all of which directly affect women and children, much
