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From: Cynthia & Ray <>
Subject: [NZ] workhouse
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 12:01:40 +1300


Hello list

I just been through the 1891 census return for the Dewsbury Union Workhouse.
There were tree hundred and thirty nine poor souls
there on census night including one described as male foundling aged 5
years.

Makes you wonder

Ray Nelson


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