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*Sharm

*Sharm Report 16 Sep 2007 19:29

thankyou mike, im also wondering now if its something to do with the fairground being goldfish!
or like you found a zoo
Sharm

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC)

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) Report 16 Sep 2007 19:22

Greeting’s……..

Closest I can get :~

TITLE(s): ANIMAL KEEPER, HEAD (amuse. & rec.) alternate titles: keeper, head; superintendent,

Menagerie Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in care and exhibition of birds and animals at establishments, such as zoos or circuses.
Observes animals to detect signs of illness and consults with VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) to determine type of medication or treatment required.
Inspects cages, grottos, and pens for cleanliness and structural defects.
Assigns workers to various tasks, and oversees treatment, preparation of food, feeding of animals, and maintenance and repair of animal quarters.
Specifies type of animal to exhibit in zoo and location of exhibit, according to weather, animal behaviour characteristics, and physical condition.
Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. May hire, train, and discharge workers. May keep time records and prepare supply requisitions and reports. May coordinate training of animals for circus performance. May give lectures to public to stimulate interest in animals.

MIKE.

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 16 Sep 2007 18:52

thanks for that but ive already looked on that site and a similar one and it doesnt list it

Daniel

Daniel Report 16 Sep 2007 18:48

somebody posted this link before, it has a section devoted to what jobs they what

http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/index.html

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 16 Sep 2007 18:46

Anyone ever heard of this occupation found on the 1881 census
Goldfish catcher? next to it was keeper of live animals.
the mind boggles!
Anyone with victorian occupation knowledge help please? ive looked it up and cant find it.
Thankyou