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Table VIII. —Occupations op Old-age and Widows' Pensionbks (Eukopbans) on the Eoll on the 31st Maech, 1913. Males. Occupation. Number. Occupation. Number. Occupation. Number. Labourer ... ... 2,961 Bail way employee ... 20 Barman ... ... 4 Miner ... . . 1,062 Saddler ... ... 14 Clergyman ... ... 3 Farmer ... ... 655 Sawyer ... ... 14 Confectioner... ... 2 Carpenter ~. ... 443 Soldier ... ... 14 Hatter ... ... 4 Gardener ... ... 388 Draper ... ... 13 Horse-trainer ... 5 Gumdigger ... ... 236 Plasterer ... ... 13 Laundry man ... 4 Bootmaker ... ... 152 Fireman ... ... 12 Solicitor ... ... 5 Carter ... ... 126 Waterman ... ... 11 Upholsterer ... ... 5 Cook ... ... 120 Inspector ... ... 11 Asphalter ... ... 2 Blacksmith ... ... 105 Porter ... ... 7 Auctioneer ... ... 2 Clerk ... ... 90 Wharf labourer ... 12 Bookbinder ... ... 1 Farm labourer ... 67 Hotelkeeper ... ... 11 Caneworker ... ... 2 Shepherd ... ... 84 Waiter ... ... 9 Customhouse officer ... 3 Seaman ... ... 87 Grocer ... ... 13 Flaxmiller .. ... 3 Agent ... ... 69 Ropemaker ... ... 10 Lamplighter... ... 5 Bushman ... ... 67 Boardinghouse-keeper 9 Librarian ... ... 2 Baker ... ... 63 Brewer ... ... 9 Millwright ... ... 3 Fisherman ... ... 62 Cooper ... ... 7 Prospector ... ... 2 Painter ... ... 63 Fellmonger ... ... 10 Slater ... ... 3 Butcher ... ... 68 Moulder ... • ... 9 Steward ... ... 3 Storekeeper ... ... 50 Sexton ... ... 9 Assayer ... ... 2 Bricklayer ... ... 51 Tinsmith ... ... 9 Dentist ... ... 1 Tailor ... ... 54 Watchmaker ... 9 Dyer ... ... 2 Custodian ... ... 46 Miller ... ... 9 Herbalist ... ... 3 Engineer ... ... 53 Music-teacher .... 9 Linguist ... ... 1 Engine-driver ... 40 Ranger ... ... 10 Paper-bag maker ... 2 Driver ... ... 33 Sailmaker ... ... 8 Shoeblack ... ... 1 Hawker ... ... 36 Weaver ... ... 9 Warder ... ... 2 Coachbuilder ... 32 Chemist ... ..... 6 Well-sinker . ... 2' Contractor ... ... 35 Dairyman ... ... 3 Blindmaker ... ... 1 Fruitgrower ... ... 32 Hairdresser ... ... 6 Brushmaker ... ... 1 Stonemason... ... 30 Nightwatchman ... 7 Cordial-manufacturer... 2 Storeman ... ... 33 Post Office employee ... 5 Corkmaker ... ... 1 Shipwright ... ... 32 Surveyor ... ... 7 Glassblower... ... 1 Stonebreaker ... 20 Boilermaker... ... 6 Lighthouse-keeper ... 1 Rabbiter ... ... 23 Chimney-sweep ... 8 Matchmaker... ... 1 Teacher ... ... 22 Police officer... ... 3 Naturalist ... ... 1 Drover ... ... 31 Ironmonger ... ... 7 Soapmaker ... ... 1 Groom ... .. 25 Machinist ... ... 7 Sugar worker... ... 1 Platelayer ... ... 29 Messenger ... ... 7 Salesman ... ... 1 Dealer ... ... 23 Photographer ... 6 Bailiff ... ... 1 Poultry-farmer ... 20 Tanner ... ... 5 Shearer ... ... 1 Sawmiller ... ... 22 Veterinary surgeon ... 4 Overseer ... ... 1 Plumber ... ... 20 Architect ... ... 4 Tram-driver ... ... 1 Wool-classer... ... 19 Gunsmith ... ... 5 Wood-turner .. 3 Printer ... ... 18 Journalist ... ... 6 News agent ... ... 16 Mail-carrier ... ... 5 Total ... ... 8,339 Brickmaker ... ... 17 Artist ... ... 4

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