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Stepney 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Table 12 (Contd.)Part VIII of the Act - OUTWORKSection 133.

Table 12 (Contd.)

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
Wearing Apparel:
Making, etc.436--
Cleaning and washing---
Household linen---
Lace, lace curtains and nets---
Curtains and furniture hangings---
Furniture and uphoistery---
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.2-—
Artificial flowers1--
Nets (other than wire nets)—--
Tents---
Sacks--—
Racquet and Tennis balls---
Paper bags---
Making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper---
Brush making---
Pea picking---
Feather sorting---
Carding, etc. of buttons, etc.---
Stuffed toys1--
Basket making---
Chocolates and sweetmeats---
Cosaques, Christmas stockings---
Textile weaving---
Lampshades---
Total:440--

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Section 134. There were no instances of work found in unwholesome premises.
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