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repaired by the Safety Tread Syndicate, Ltd., with Mason's U-groove
treads, at a cost of £45 18s.
The accident to the child, by a fall through the balcony railings, in
September, 1907, was settled in 1908 by the payment of a sum of £112
to the parents. All the balcony railings have now been repaired and
strengthened.
Vital Statistics.—During the year 1908, 7 births (5 boys, 2 girls)
were registered for the Dwellings, equivalent to a birth-rate of 20 per
1,000. Eight deaths were registered during the year, equivalent to a
death-rate of 22'7 per 1,000.
Deaths at Onslow Dwellings in 1908.
Age.
Sex.
Occupation.
Disease.
17/l2
years
F.
D. of Labourer
Incised Wound of Throat:
Wilful Murder.
70
„
F.
W. of Gardener
Bronchitis.
25
„
F.
Dressmaker
Bronchitis: Gastro-Enteritis.
61
„
M.
Museum Labourer
Heart Disease: Bronchitis.
47
„
M.
Builders' Labourer
Heart Disease: Bronchopneumonia.
51
„
M.
Excavator
Pneumonia (inquest).
25
„
F.
Shirt-maker
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
25
„
M.
Blind-maker
Hyponephroma (operation).
One case of scarlet fever, and one of diphtheria were notified during
the year in the Dwellings.
The following Table shows the population of the Council's
Dwellings, including the staff and their families.
Sir Thomas More Buildings.
Year.
Over 10 years.
Under 10 years.
Total.
1905
578
220
798
1906
586
237
823
1908
609
214
823
Pond House.
1906
84
18
102
1908
82
24
106
Onslow Dwellings.
1906
282
65
347
1908
282
67
349
TOTAL POPULATION IN 1908
1,278