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Case 2434

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society 26 April 1890

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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.
Lady's maid - before marriage Colonel [?] Mrs [?]

11. Have the parents or guardians ever received parish relief? If so, to what extent?
Never

12. At what address and with whom is the child now living?
With her mother

13. Can any payment for the child be guaranteed, and by whom?
Yes by Mrs. Cameron - Belamont Tunbridge Wells

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

15. Has it ever attended day school? If so, where and for how long and in what Standard is it?
Attends Trinity Schools recently Standard 2

16. Ever attended Sunday School? Is so, where and for how long?
Just [?] at Trinity Sunday School

17. Has the child ever been in the workhouse? If so, for how long and where?
Never

18. Are the child's parents, grandparents or next of kin, willing to sign an agreement to commit the girl wholly to the care of the Managers of the Home, to obey the rules in force, and to permit the said girl when fully trained to be sent to any situation in the United Kingdom which may be obtained for her by the Managers?
They are quite willing

20. How many other children & what are their ages?
4- 21, 18, 16, 13

I certify that the foregoing questions have been correctly replied to, to the best of my belief
Name D
Address Caloulee Parade Lime Hill Road
Curate of Trinity Church Tunbridge Well
Date April 26th, /90

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