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Case 8587

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society 23 October 1901

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6. If, however, either or both are dead, state of what disease they died and give the date of their death.

7. If living, give their exact places of abode, and state how long they have resided there.
Mother, Father - Hyde Park Gate [Mews] Kensington W.

8. Give the christian names and surnames of parents (in full) and state their ages.
Mother - S., 36
Father - A., 46

9. What was or is the nature of the father's occupation and the amount of his weekly earnings? Give the name and address of his present or last employer.
Coachman £1.0.0. Mr. Hobbs. Jobmaster Hyde Park Gate [Mews]

10. What was or is the nature of the mother's occupation and the amount of her weekly earnings? Give the name and address of her present or last employer.

11. Have the parents or guardians ever received parish relief? If so, to what extent?
No

12. Give the names, addresses, ages, occupations and earnings (if any) of all the brothers and sisters of the child.
A. 5 years 7 months. E. 2 years 3 months

13. At what address and with whom is the child now living?
Hyde Park Gate Mews. Kensington W. With parents.

14.Can any payment for the child be guaranteed from any source? If so, by whom?
The child's father will pay 2/6 per week. Probably a little more could be guaranteed.

15. Has the child ever been convicted? Is so, state the nature of the child's offence and term of imprisonment.
No

16. Has it ever attended day school? If so, where and for how long and in what Standard is it?
No

17. Ever attended Sunday School? Is so, where and for how long?
No

18. Has the child ever been in the workhouse? If so, for how long and where?
No

I certify that the foregoing questions have been correctly replied to, to the best of my belief.
Name - [?]
Address - Vicarage Kensington
Vicar of - Kensington
Date - Oct. 23. 1901.

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