Life in Workhouses.
A curious commentary on the common prejudice against the workhouse appears in some interesting statements as to tbe length of the inmates' lives, and the assumed cause, that were elicited by Dr Thomas At Marylebone, at an inquest on Susan Welobman, 78, who died suddenly in her chair at Marylebone Workhouse.- Coroner : These old people have such rest and peace in these places that it is nothing for them to live till they are 100. Have you any that are 100 now in there ? — Dr Rayner : We have several nearly 100, if not quite. Ooe died at 102 about 18 months ago, and one died quite recently on his birth day at 105, who had been in the workhouse fur 55 years. —Coroner : You used to hava an old lady over 100 years old, who wai allowed to imoke, and had almost a beard and moustache. la she still there 9 -Dr Rayner : No, she died some little time. ago.
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Manawatu Herald, 27 February 1897, Page 3
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163Life in Workhouses. Manawatu Herald, 27 February 1897, Page 3
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