I came across The "Susso" while reading the novel 'My Brother Jack'.
Not your fault, but I find it quite annoying that most of those documents are not digitised and you have to order the items to be delivered into library's reading rooms.
I'd say more will get digitised as time goes on.
In return for sustenance, male applicants were required to perform work for the municipality.
Government and employer of last resort. (Excuse short comment, have to go).