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THE MORTUARY.
During the year 34 bodies were deposited in the Public
Mortuary; 16 of these were females and 18 were males. Postmortem
examinations were performed upon 16 of these cases, and
inquests upon 23.
SICK NURSING.
The importance of good nursing in the treatment of disease can
scarcely be exaggerated, and a very great deal has been done in the
direction of affording nursing facilities for the sick poor in most large
centres of population during the past few years.
The nurse (Miss Norton), whose services were secured by the
Parish in commemoration of the Jubilee of Her Majesty, has done
good work throughout the year. Her services can be obtained by
application to the Vestry Offices.
INQUESTS.
The following inquests upon deaths of parishioners were held
during the year:—
5 deaths from accidental falls.
7 „ „ heart disease and weakness of heart.
5 „ „ apoplexy.
2 „ „ suicide (i.e., one from poison and one from a
fall from window).
4 „ „ convulsions.
4 ,, „ lung disease.
1 ,, ,, accidental poisoning.
1 ,, „ malnutrition.
2 ,, „ strangulated hernia.
1 „ „ overlying.
1 ,, ,, Bright's disease.
1 „ „ kidney disease (alcoholism).
1 „ ,, wilful murder (suffocation and concussion of
brain).
Total 35