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From Premature Birth 66 cases were registered against
32. Diseases of the Heart appear as the cause of 36 deaths
and diseases of the Digestive Organs for 35.
Thirty-two deaths were recorded as arising from
Violence, particulars will be found under the head of
Inquests.
Births. —The births registered in the Sub-district
during the year 1876 were males 1001, females 967;
total 1968. The number during 1875, 1709 births registered,
being an increase of 259 births.

These are of course in addition to the operations performed
by private medical practitioners. It may be said
that very few children escape vaccination in this Sub-district,
as the Vaccination Officer discharges his duties in
an effective manner. No death from Small-Pox has occurred
in any child born in this parish, all the fatal cases occurring
in un-vaccinated children born elsewhere.
Inquests.—The Coroner has held inquiry into the
cause of death in 50 cases during the year. Of these 18
arose from natural causes, the other 32 were the results of
violence. The findings of the Jury are tabulated below.
Natural Deaths. (Heart Disease 5) 18
Accidental do.—
Asphyxia (5 Infants overlaid) 8
Drowned (2 Suicide) 16
Killed on Railway 3
Scald 1, Fall 1, Poison 1 3
Suicide—Cut Throat 1, Hanging 1 2
50