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"This lad had an IQ of 71. He is illegitimate. Now on farm work. Clean house, not overcrowded. [Male informant] says there is a shyness about this boy, but he is a capable tractor driver and a very good worker."

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"This woman has four illegitimate children. She keeps house for her brother. PC - quite presentable, sensible, not strong. All the children to a man who married another woman. Used to be a farm worker, would not give the man up. Sensibly spoken woman. Dr - a bit mentally peculiar but all there. Always complaining of pains in stomach, has had several operations. Minister confirms - in continuous pain."

Relatives in survey: 12.12

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"[Male informant] says this boy was not defective, just a dunce, fat-headed, has a certain weakness. Now out of the army with 100% disability for TB."

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"This woman is mentally peculiar. She is very anaemic and is constantly taking purgatives. As a result had a complete breakdown. Now a nursemaid. Very good housing conditions."

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"This man is epileptic. He is able to work on the farm. Lives at home."

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"IQ 74, not very bright. Exempt from control exam. Father a gamekeeper, good man. Mother seems bright enough. She is not bright at school but will be all right when she leaves."

Relatives in survey: 12.19

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"IQ 70. Very very backward. Hip disease. Exempted from control exam. Will make a good farm worker."

Relatives in survey: 12.18

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"Patient was admitted to CR from nursing home. He has a moderate loss of memory but no speech disorder. Butcher."

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"Occupation: Wood chopper. He is elated and boisterous; he thumps the seat of a chair vigorously saying in a loud shout "he had made his statement". He constantly slaps his head and foot saying "it is there, leave it to me". Slovenly in habits. Threatens to go to river."

Scope and Contents "This boy is most peculiar looking, was not bright at school, at present a forestry worker. There is a bad streak in him - known to the police. He and another boy knocked down [name] and pushed sticks up her skirts. He has a small weak face and looks queer. Musical. Illegitimate. Used to pinch things at home. [Female teacher] says this boy was not very smart but was no trouble at school. [Male informant] says this boy is a queer looking boy but very musical - plays the accordion and...