Does mother know best?

 Here’s an unusual court case. A boy missed school, but brought a letter of explanation from his mother. The headmaster decided the reason wasn’t good enough and caned the boy. It ended up in the law court.

As published in the Gisborne Times, (New Zealand), 25 May 1911.

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