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Hanover Square 1893

Medical Officer's report for the year ended 30th December, 1893

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The following Table shows the number of bodies received
in the Mortuary during the 52 weeks ending December 30th,
1893, as compiled from the returns furnished to me
monthly by the Mortuary Keeper, Mr. Coles, and his
successor, Mr. Birch.

Table: Table XV.Return showing the number of bodies received into the Mortuary, Ebury Bridge, during the 52 weeks ending December 30th, 1893.

Table XV.

Return showing the number of bodies received into the Mortuary, Ebury Bridge, during the 52 weeks ending December 30th, 1893.

Cause of Death.Number.Post Mortems.Inquests.
Deaths from Scarlet Fever000
Do Diphtheria000
Found Drowned888
Found Dead222
Born Dead430
Murder666
Suicide161516
Deaths from Natural Causes714953
Deaths from Accidents494549
Totals156128134

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Bodies were brought to the Mortuary in 17 of the above
cases, because there was not sufficient accommodation for
them at home.
The results of the analyses of the water supplied to the
Parish by the two companies during each of the twelve
months have been submitted to me by your Public Analyst,
Mr Charles E. Cassal, and I have reported on them monthly.
(See the Report of the Public Analyst).
I wish to express my entire satisfaction with the manner
in which the Sanitary Inspectors have performed their
duties during the year.