Reports of Inspectors of Factories (1863) p. 3390
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| Date | Names and Addresses of Persons summoned. | Names of the Magistrates who heard the Case, and place of Hearing. | Nature of the Offence. | Amount of Penalty. | Amount of Costs. | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 Sept 20 | Mary Jones, Courtgwillym, near Bridgend, Glamorganshire | Richard Franklyn and Charles Knight, Esqrs., and Captain Quin; Town Hall, Bridgend. | Informations laid by Mr.Buller. Employing three young persons after 6p.m. | £ s. d. 1 0 0 | £ s. d. 1 0 0 | Two cases withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| " 24 | John Jones, Forest Factory, near Newbridge, Glamorganshire. | William Perkins, Esq., and the Rev.Evan Morgan; Newbridge, Glamorganshire. | Employing three young persons and one female (adult) after 6p.m. | 1 0 0 | 1 10 3 | Three cases withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| " 26 | William Llewellyn, Lamb and Flag Factory, Glynneath near Neath. | Ilowel Gwyn and Griffith Llewellyn, Esqrs.; Town Hall, Neath | Employing three young persons and two children after 6p.m. | 2 0 0 | 3 9 0 | Four cases withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| Oct.1 | John Howell, Mynyddislwyn, near Blackwood, Monmouthshire. | Frederick Levick, Esq., and the Rev.Edward Leigh: Tredegar, Monmouthshire. | Employing four young persons after 2 p.m. on Saturday. | 1 0 0 | 2 15 0 | Three cases withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| " 8 | Samuel P, Harris, Glyn Gwenffrwd, near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. | The Honourable W.P.Rodney, Rev. James Farquhar, W.W.Manning and Thomas Davis, Esqrs. ; Town Hall, Abergavenny | Employing two young persons and two children after 2p.m. on Saturday | - - - | 1 14 0 | Withdrawn on payment of costs |
| July 21 | William Kirk, Burnley. | Thomas Hordern Whittaker and John Neels Esqrs.; Burnley | Employing two young persons without surgical certificates | 3 0 0 | 1 0 0 | One summons withdrawn on payment of costs, in consideration of the state of trade |
2. This is a piece of a document detailing which companies broke the law.
- What is the most common offence recorded?
- Work out how much is fined for the different offences
- By looking at the fines, which offence is regarded as the most serious?
- How effective was the 1833 Factory Act? Explain your answer. (Hint: is the number of convictions a good or bad sign?)