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Case 8625

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society 1 December 1901

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The Guardians have no [?] in their Workhouse for domestic servicing. The mother now in the Workhouse is a helpless creature & [?] never do much for her children. The girl can if properly trained maintain herself - if not so trained may become a charge upon the [?] permanently. The Guardians are [?] if possible that the girl should be sent to St. Margarets Home, [?]

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[?] Cannock Union

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