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The Oystermen (265) are a class by themselves_  At times rejoicing in abundance and then pressed by want and hunger; they do not in prosperity seem to lay up for a rainy day; this occupation cannot be regarded as conducive to  steady habits_

The number (411) of House Servants includes all who obtain their living either by service from day to day or by the month_  as previously noted the rates of wages are exceedingly varied_

The number "supported by Government" includes only those who at the time the list was taken were in the Hospital

Two Thousand and sixty five (2065) are tabled as "able to Read"_ if reading is considered as being able slowly to spell out the simplest words this is correct_  if it is regarded as ability to read a newspaper with any degree of fluency or comprehension it should be reduced at least one-half_

Two Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Eight (2378) called "unable to support themselves" includes all children under fourteen years of age and all

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