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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

Tower Hamlets 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]

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Table: TABLE 44 (continued) Part VIII of the Act-OutworkSection 133

TABLE 44 (continued) Part VIII of the Act-Outwork

Section 133

Nature of WorkNo. of Outworkers in August listNo. Cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. Prosecutions for failure to supply lists to the Councl.
Wearing Apparel: Making etc.1,522--
Cleaning and washing---
Household Linen---
Lace, lace curtains and nets---
Curtains and furniture hangings---
Furniture and upholstery---
Electro-plate---
File Making---
Brass and brass articles---
Fur Pulling---
Iron and steel cables and chains---
Iron and steel anchors and grapnels---
Cart Gear---
Locks, latches and keys---
Umbrellas, etc.3--
Artificial Flowers3--
Nets (other than wire nets)---
Tents---
Sacks---
Racquet and Tennis Balls---
Paper Bags---
Making of boxes and other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper106--
Brush Making2--
Pea Picking---
Feather Sorting---
Carding, etc. of Buttons, etc.---
Stuffed Toys3--
Basket Making---
Chocolates and sweetmeats3--
Cosaques, Christmas Stockings---
Textile Weaving---
Lampshades---
Total:1, 642--
Section 134. There were no instances of work found in unwholesome premises.