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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Hanover Square 1894

Medical Officer's report for the year ended 29th December, 1894

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The preparations made by me in 1892, in case of an
invasion of cholera, were described in my annual report for
that year; the arrangements made still hold good and could
be set to work at any time.
The following Table shows the number of bodies received
in the Mortuary during the 52 weeks ending December 29th,
1894, as compiled from the returns furnished to me monthly
by the Mortuary Keeper, Mr. Birch.

Table: T able XV.Return showing the number of bodies received into the Mortuary, Ebury Bridge, during the 52 weeks ending December 29th, 1894.

T able XV.

Return showing the number of bodies received into the Mortuary, Ebury Bridge, during the 52 weeks ending December 29th, 1894.

Cause of Death.Number.Post Mortems.Inquests.
Deaths from Scarlet Fever000
Do. Diphtheria000
Found Drowned444
Found Dead111111
Born Dead000
Murder000
Suicide181818
Deaths from Natural Causes473736
Deaths from Accidents403938
Totals120109107

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Bodies were brought to the Mortuary in 12 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.)