Literacy by Gender
| Data for 1841 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
35
|
12
|
| Able to read but not write |
8
|
3
|
| Unable to read or write |
82
|
127
|
| Data for 1851 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
17
|
9
|
| Able to read but not write |
3
|
0
|
| Unable to read or write |
42
|
41
|
| Data for 1861 | Sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether able to read & write | Male | Female |
| Able to read & write |
16
|
5
|
| Able to read but not write |
13
|
13
|
| Unable to read or write |
45
|
58
|
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divided grassland into over and under seven years old.