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"This man was very backward in school. He is now working as a labourer for the County Council. Is thought to be asthmatic; alcoholic at times. Used to break stones on road, now in regular work. Dr does not consider this man dull, but only a chronic asthmatic but [female teacher] says he could not learn to spell two letter words. One shoulder higher than the other, spits a lot."

Relatives in survey: 29.178, 29.91, 29.92

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Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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"Was very backward at school. He is now doing very well as a tractor driver. P.C. confirms - this is a silly lad, has been in trouble with the police for drinking."

Relatives in survey, son 15.28, brother 15.1

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Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Scope and Contents "This man, a soldier discharged from the Pioneer Corps, is not a very bright specimen, not a worker, will be a bit of a liability. Goes about with his eyes half-closed as if he were dreaming. Will ask you the time after he has passed you. He has married a widow. House dirty or passable; 3 rooms for 3 plus lodger. At present working on a surveying job, very lazy workman. Dull and harmless. Married a woman who is immoral, disappeared on the morning of his wedding and was found hopelessly...

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"Simple, was in the army but they sent him home. Big, strong man, healthy but always out of a job. Spends any money he has in the pub. Wife OK. House moderately clean, two rooms, very overcrowded."

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"Scamp as a boy but he has settled down. Dr thinks he is simple - he believed that his wife had carried the baby for 14 months."

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Questionnaires for persons in Area 9. Indexed.

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Questionnaires for persons in Area 9. Indexed.

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"This old man, a farm worker, is soft - probably at least dull and backward. Ploughman. PC confirms that this man has half a slate loose, 100%, gets drunk every Saturday night."

Relatives in survey: Grandchildren 11.22, 11.24