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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1905
Sixth annual report year ended 31st March 1906
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No applicant was recommended for work until after he had
been seen personally by the Sub-Committee, which selected the
men according to their fitness for the work which it was able to
offer.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES.
Between the 1st November, 1905, and 31st March, 1906,
employment was found for 497 applicants, all of whom were men.
The following table gives particulars of the trades of applicants for whom employment was found:—
| Trade or Calling. | Employment found by Central Body. | Employment found by Boro Council. | Employ't found by Board of Guardians. | Employ't found by Private Employers. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers | 1 | 9 | — | 2 |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 1 | 1 | — | 6 |
| Carmen | 12 | — | - | 15 |
| Horsekeepers | - | — | — | 3 |
| Engine Drivers | — | — | — | 1 |
| Electricians | — | — | — | 1 |
| Fitters | — | — | 5 | |
| Gardeners | — | — | — | 3 |
| Labourers—Builders, &c. | 26 | - | _ | 21 |
| Scaffolders | — | - | — | 2 |
| Excavators | 37 | 26 | 49 | 10 |
| Plumbers | - | - | — | 1 |
| Painters | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| General | 40 | 150 | — | 39 |
| Messengers and Porters | — | — | — | 1 |
| Painters | — | 15 | — | 12 |
| 117 | 205 | 49 | 126 |
The men employed through the Central Body were engaged
on the following works:—