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Poplar 1923

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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DEATHS OF PERSONS OF UNKNOWN ADDRESSES, ETC.,
INCLUDED IN THE MORTALITY STATISTICS.

Table: The following deaths have been included in the mortality statisticsof the Borough in accordance with the Registrar-General's rules relating to "Transferable Deaths."

The following deaths have been included in the mortality statistics

of the Borough in accordance with the Registrar-General's rules relating to "Transferable Deaths."

1923.
4th May.In Randall's Market.Unknown.Male, newly-born.Heart failure due to lack of attention at birth. Found dead wrapt in parcel in street. P.M. Inquest.
1st June.St. Andrew's Hospital.Lighterman, address unknown.Male, 61.Epithelioma of tongue. Bronchitis. P.M. Natural cause. Inquest.
29th June.s.s. "Songster," West India Docks.Ship's fireman.Male, 38.Ruptured aneurysm of aorta. P.M. Natural cause. Inquest.
7th Aug.Millwall Docks.Seaman of s.s. "Star."Male, 21.Found drowned. Open verdict. Inquest.
29th Aug.R. Thames, off Fletcher's DockUnknown.Male, about 30.Found drowned in River Thames (tidal water). Open verdict. Inquest.
25th Oct.On board s.s. "Star," in Millwall DocksShip's coaltrimmer, of . Germany.Male, 45.Cerebral hæmorrhage. P.M. Inquest.
25th Oct.Poplar Hospital.Engine Fitter, of Kilmarnock, Scotland .Male, 34.Crushed between piston of engine and side of ship. Fractured ribs and internal hæmorrhage. P.M. Accidental. Inquest.