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Tower Hamlets 1966

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

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Table: TABLE 43 (continued)PART VIII OF THE ACT - OUTWORKSection 133

TABLE 43 (continued)

PART VIII OF THE ACT - OUTWORK

Section 133

Nature of WorkNo. of outwo rkers in August listNo. Cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists to the Council
Wearing apparel: Making, etc.1, 463--
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 paper98
Brush making5--
Pea picking---
Feather sorting---
Carding, etc. of buttons, etc.---
Stuffed toys3--
Basket making---
Chocolates and sweetmeats5--
Cosaques, Christmas stockings6--
Textile weaving---
Lampshades
Total :1, 586--
Section 13"1. There were no instances of work found in unwholesome premises.