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Barnet, and Brunswick Park at the southern extremity,
most of which is developed for a much smaller class of
property, and is consequently more densely populated.
Industries and Occupations.—The industries
carried on within the District are not extensive.
Factories and workshops however exist for the manufacture
or production, among other things, of ink;
blacking; ties; piano keyboards; gas and water;
boots; joinery; printing; photographic material, &c.,
&c. The occupations of large numbers of the workers
take them outside the District, such as railwaymen
clerks, police, and mechanics of various trades. The
conditions of employment within the District are
generally of a satisfactory character, and no circumstances
exist which are prejudicial to the public health.
Housing Accommodation.—The houses at
present existing in the District are only sufficient for the
population by a large number being utilised in the
working class districts to accommodate two families,
and in many instances houses are sublet to more than
two families. It is regretable that under present
conditions the rent of a small and suitable house is
more than the average artisan, with a family, can
legitimately afford, hence many are compelled to rent
a portion of a house, originally built to accommodate
one family only, resulting in a considerably increased
density of population per acre in certain parts, together