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Table XIX.—Occupations of Widows who have been granted Pensions to the 31st March, 1912.

Occupation. Number. Occupation. Number. Oooupation. Number. Domestic ... ... 504 Cook ... ... ... 7 Fruiterer ... ... 1 Charwoman ... ... 76 Factory hand ... ... 6 Companion ... ... 1 Dressmaker ... ... 44 Storekeeper ... ... 5 Proprietress tea-rooms ... 1 Laundress ... ... 29 Waitress ... ... 4 Fishmonger ... ... 1 Boardinghouse-keeper ... 27 Confectioner ... ... 4 Boot-finisher ... .. 1 Nurse ... ... 25 School-teacher... ... 3 Tobacconist ... ... 1 Tailpress ... ... 14 Caretaker ... ... 3 Manufacturer of polishes 1 Machinist ... ... 10 Postmistress ... ... 2 Poultry-farmer... ... 1 Dairy-farmer ... ... 9 Music-teacher ... ... 2 Shop-assistant... ... 7 Milliner ... .... 2 791

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