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32.94 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31

Scope and Contents

"This boy is said to be dull and backward, very stupid, is still down in the primary school. Mishcievous. Has been off with pneumonia. Father a decent chap, was in the army. Now a farm labourer. Mother nice-looking but dirty, had a fling while the father was in the army. Slovenly, had an illegitimate child. Housing: 3 rooms for 8, not very clean. Has improved since the father came home. Father gave the whole family, including his wife, a good thrashing on his return from the army."

Dates

  • Other: March 1946

Creator

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Full Extent

4 Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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