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The number of deaths recorded was 295, this equals 14.0 per 1,000.
In the first quarter there were 87 deaths.
„ second „ 65 „
„ third „ 66 „
„ fourth „ 77 „
The number of deaths in 1899 was 276 Average rate 13.8 per 1,000.
„ „ 1898 „ 266. „ „ 14.0 „
„ „ 1897 „ 256. „ „ 13.8 „
„ „ 1896 „ 203. „ „ 11.27 „
An epitome of the ages at death is as follows
Under 1 year 82
Over 1 year and under 5 years 19
Over 5 years and under 15 years 11
Over 15 years and under 25 years 16
Over 25 years and under 65 years 91
Over 65 years 76
Amongst the deaths from all causes were 16 from Epidemic Influenza, 13 from
Diarrhæa, 15 from Phthisis, 13 from Cancer, 36 from Bronchitis and Pneumonia, 19
from heart Disease, 11 from Accidents, and 13 Premature Births.
Fifteen of the deaths occurred in St. John's Hospital, 17 in the hamlet of
Whitton, including 1 at Kneller Hall, and 1 at Highshot House.

A few remarks are necessary with reference to:—
Measles.
There was an outbreak of Measles, particularly in the East and West portions
of the District, and I considered it advisable to close two of the Public Elementary
Schools. There were 7 deaths of children under 5 years of age, and 1 above that age.