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Offline williamandemma

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Government Viewer
« on: Sunday 08 November 09 10:43 GMT (UK) »
What is government viewer? It is my great grandfather's occupation as listed on my grandparents' 1942 marriage certificate. He had previously been a painter in the Royal Navy during WW1, then a signwriter. Any ideas greatly appreciated.

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Re: Government Viewer
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 08 November 09 11:24 GMT (UK) »
A Viewer is A person appointed to examine or inspect something, either on a special occasion or permanently; in later use esp. an inspector or examiner of goods supplied by contract OED

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