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"Dr - this man has fits of depression - due to overwork? Nurse says he is lazy, would not turn out in the mornings. Cattleman. Dr says this man had a long depressive phase, dull, unhappy and miserable. Got over it. Minister - not 100%, drank, came and went. His sister was an unpleasant creature."

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"This man, an estate worker, is dull, not up to much, very faithful and trustworthy. Illegitimate, mother, who was a half-wit, is dead. Wife, decent woman, devoted mother."

Relatives in survey: Son 35.80

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"This woman is a bad character. Acted as a midwife, not a good one, immoral. Minister confirms - a mixed primitive family, a poor lot, a complicated story."

Relatives in survey: Daughter 22.33

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"A farmer, has come down in the world, now a farm worker. There is a softness about him. Minister - low grade, a curious fellow, drinks, bitter. Good home conditions thanks to wife."

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"Diagnosis: Endogenous depression with schizoid features, or early schizophrenia? Dr thought him a psychopath. Invalided out of the navy. Worked at ICI, paid off when they closed down. Now in work at the Broom."

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"This man has never worked, he lives with his sister who goes out charring. Not on list of certified defectives."

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"Disseminated sclerosis but is still active. A joiner, very decent man. Son working hard."

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"Inspector says this woman is randy, a terrible woman, made up a tale about criminal assault to cover an illegitimate pregnancy. Did laundry work."

Relatives in survey: Son 36.49

Scope and Contents "Diagnosis: Anxiety neurosis. Complains of insomnia, is very restless at night. Symptoms grossly exaggerated as soon as he goes down the pit and in last occasion collapsed after a few hours in spite of repeated attempts to pull himself together. "He is suffering from a fairly severe form of anxiety neurosis which is dependent on his work as a miner. I would strongly advise that steps be taken to rellieve him from this work and allow him to take up work of which he is not afraid and...

Scope and Contents "Occupation: Miner. Diagnosis: Reactive Depression. Anxiety state (phobic). Poor health for 6 years. Something wrong with bronchial tubes. Not fit for work. "Complained of increasing depression and an overwhelming hatred of work in the pits. He has the spectacle of his invalid father always before him and feels a similar fate is awaiting him. He was invalided from the RAF on account of his neurosis and in my opinion is unfit to work in the mines. If he continues to do so he is likely to have...