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[1914

As I did not commence my duties in this Borough until September 7th, I am unable to
report upon the conditions prevailing throughout the year, or to compare them with those
existing in previous years.
Outworkers.—I have made 418 inspections of Outworkers' premises, and in 38 instances
the domestic conditions were found to be unsatisfactory.
As a result of the war very many have been unable to obtain work in their own trades,
those usually engaged in the making of wearing apparel being particularly affected. The large
quantity of work given out in connection with Government contracts, has, to some extent,
helped many through a very difficult time, although the rate of wages paid for this work by
some employers leaves much to be desired.
I have had great difficulty in obtaining from employers a list of the Outworkers
employed by them. In 230 instances written applications had to be made for lists which
should have been sent in on August lsf. The failure on the part of employers to forward
these lists entails much unnecessary work.
Restaurant Kitchens.—Out of 88 Kitchens inspected by me 17 were found to be unsatisfactory.
Many of the proprietors of the smaller restaurants have suffered considerable loss
through the enlistment of numbers of their regular customers, and also through the increased
price of food. In several instances they have been compelled to close the premises.
I am, Sir,
Your cbedient Servant,
ELEANOR DANIELL,
Sanitary Inspector of Workshops.