Kanturk workhouse Board of Guardians (BG98)

Kanturk Board of Guardians

IE CCCA/BG/98

7 Feb 1878 Master’s report referring to the attempted suicide of one ‘pauper lunatic’ and an attack on a patient by a ‘violent lunatic’. Both were ordered to be sent to the lunatic asylum. 21 Mar 1878 Medical Officer’s report, referring to an injury done to the male warden of lunatics by an inmate, causing ‘partial paralysis with impaired intellect’. A pauper is presently dischar ging the work, and it is advised that the warden not be replaced ‘as there is now facility of speedily transmitting dangerous and acute maniacs to the Lunatic Asylum’. [See also 28 March] 28 Mar 1878 Board agrees to pay police expenses for bringing back from England a man against whom a warrant was issued for deserting his wife and children, presently inmates of the workhouse. 4 Apr 1878 Letter from a tea expert regarding samples submitted by the board; letters from the workhouse school teachers in response to an unfavourable report by the district inspector.

11 Apr 1878 House committee’s report regarding disposal of workhouse manure, recommending ‘a modification of the dry earth system’.

25 Apr 1878 Letter from Poor Law Union Inquiry Commissioners regarding a meeting to hear evidence on the proposed dissolution of Millstreet union, and its amalgamation into those of Macroom, Killarney, and Kanturk.

39.-45.

Missing

46.

6 Oct 1881 – 21 Sep 1882

47.-50.

Missing

51.

25 Sep 1884 – 26 Mar 1885

52.-53. 54. 55.-58.

11 Feb 1886 – 5 May 1887 (2pp only)

Missing

59.

18 Apr 1889 – 3 Oct 1889

60.-61.

Missing

62. 63.

14 Nov 1890 – 30 Apr 1891 14 May 1891 – 29 Oct 1891

64.-68.

Missing

69.

25 May 1893 – 23 Nov 1893

70.-75.

Missing

76.

2 Jan 1896 – 2 Jul 1896

77.-82.

Missing

Cork City and County Archives 2011

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