Life in a Pig Sty
FAMILY OF SIX INCOME OF £3 4/- A WEEK A story of a family of six who lived in a pig sty, although the husband was the owner of two houses, for each of which he drew 15/- a week rent, was told at Durham a few weeks ago, when Robert Milner, aged 43, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for neglecting his children. Mrs. Milner was bound over. It was stated that Mr. and Mrs. Milner and their four children had previously lived in a house which was condemned and demolished, and they were found living in a pig sty, in the corner of which was a young pig. Rain came through the roof. The children were poorly clad and were removed to the Poor Law Institution'. In addition to the 30/- a week rent which he drew, Milner also received 34/- a week unemployment benefit. An inspector of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said the drinking utensils were tins and jars.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6520, 8 April 1931, Page 12
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173Life in a Pig Sty Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6520, 8 April 1931, Page 12
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