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Southwark 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

Published
1906
Pages
170
Tables
135

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135 tables in this report

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    SUMMARY OF STATISTICS.
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    Total cases of Infectious Disease notified in 1905
    Smallpox.Scarlet Fever.Enteric Fever.Diphtheria.Erysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Membranous Croup.Relapsing Fever.Chicken Pox.Phthisis.Total.
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    Deaths in the Sanitary Area from the principal Zymotic Diseases, compared with London as a whole.
    Total excluding Phthisis.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Whooping Cough.Typhus Fever.Enteric Fever.Diarrhœa.Phthisis.Deaths under year to 1,000 Births registered.
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    The deaths under one year of age to 1,000 births for the last 13 years were as follows:
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    POPULATION. The population of the several divisions of the Borough at each Census since 1841, and also the estimated population for 1902, 1903 1904 and 1905—
    Newington.St. George's.St. Saviour's and Christchurch.
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    Newington.St. George's.St. Saviour's and Christchurch.
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    The Ward Distribution was as follows:— TABLE 1
    WARD.Area in AcresPopulation.Persons to the Acre.
    Males.Females.Total.
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    Birth-rate for the last Fifteen Years for the Three Divisions of the Borough as formerly existed.
    Newington.St. George.St. Saviour.Whole Borough.
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    TABLE 2. Number of Births belonging to each ward, with the Birth-rates, and also the Infantile Mortality and Zymotic Rate in the several Wards for 1905.
    WARD.Births.Infantile Mortality.Zymotic Bates in the Wards.
    Males.Fe males.Total.Birth-rate.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Whooping Cough.Enteric Fever.Diarrhoea.Phthisis.
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    TABLE 3. Outlying Deaths, with Localities.
    Males.Females.Total.
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    Males.Females.Total
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    Males.Females.Total.
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    Males.Females.Total
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    TABLE 4. Death Rate for the last Fifteen Years for the three Divisions of the Borough.
    Newington.St. George's,St. Saviour's.Whole Borough
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    TABLE 5. Death Rates for the various Wards for the last eleven years.
    Ward.1895.1896.1897.1898.1899.1900.1901.19021903.1904.1905.
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    TABLE 6. Showing the number of Deaths that occurred in Public Institutions in the Borough during the Year 1905
    Institution.In 1st Quarter.In 2nd Quarter.In 3rd Quarter.In 4th Quarter.During Year.
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    TABLE 7. Births and. Deaths Registered in the Sub-Districts of the Borough in 1905, with Ages at Death. For the First Quarter of thirteen weeks ending 1st April.
    Births.Deaths.0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    Male.Female.Male.Female.
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    For the Third Quarter of thirteen weeks ending 30th September.
    Births.Deaths.0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    Male.Female.Male.Female.
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    TABLE 8. Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1905 and Previous Years. Name of District—BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths registered in the District.Total Deaths in Public Institutions in the District.Deaths of Non-residents registered in Public Institutions in the District.Deaths of Residents registered in Public Institutions beyond the District.Nett Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District.
    Number.Rate*Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate*
    Number.Rate per 1000 Births registered.Number.Rate*
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10111213
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    TABLE 9. Deaths belonging to the Sanitary Area, with the Causes of Death and the Ages.
    Causes of Death.AGESAll Ages
    0-1-510-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    M.F.
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    TABLE 9.— Continued.
    Causes of Death.AGES.All Ages
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    M.F.
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    TABLE 9.— Continued.
    Causes of Death.AGESAll Ages
    0-1-5-l0-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    M.F.
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    TABLE 9.— Continued.
    Causes of Death.AGES.All Ages
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
    M.F.
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    TABLE 10. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. MARK'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 11. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. PAUL'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 12. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING TEE YEAR 1905. ST. PETER'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.1 2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 13. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. JOHN'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 14. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. TRINITY WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 15. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ALL SAINT'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.| 1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 16 INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. MICHAEL'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.1 2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.1 10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 17. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. JUDE'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 18 INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. GEORGE'S WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 19 INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. CHRISTCHURCH WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3 4 Weeks.: Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.(>-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 20 INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. ST. SAVIOURS WARD. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.! 4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 21 INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1905. FOR THE BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    TABLE 22. Cases of Infectious Diseases notified during the Year 1905. Name of District: Borough of Southwark.
    Disease.Cases notified in whole District.Total Cases notified in each locality.Number of cases removed to Hospital from each locality.
    At ages—Years.Sex.At all ages.St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saint's Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St- George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.1 St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-Male.Female.
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    TABLE 23 . Vital Statistics of Separate Localities in 1905 and previous years. Name of District BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK.
    Names of Localities.1. St. Mary's Ward2. St. Paul's Ward.3. St. Peter's Ward.4. St. John's Ward.5. Trinity Ward.6. All Saints Ward.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all agesDeaths under 1 yearPopulation estimated to middle of each year.Births registeredDeaths at all agesDeaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registeredj Deaths at all agesDeaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all agesDeaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all ages.Deaths under 1 year.
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    TABLE 24. Cases of Infectious Disease Notified to the Medical Officer of Health for the Borough of South wark, during the year 1905, occurring in the several Wards:—
    WARD.Smallpox.Scarlet Fever.Enteric Fever.Diphtheria.Erysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Memb. Croup.Chicken-pox.Phthisis.Total.
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    TABLE 25. Deaths in the Sanitary Area from the Principal Zymotic Diseases in the Various Wards for 1905.
    WARD.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Whooping Cough.Enteric Fever.Diarr- hfea.Phthisis.Pneumonia & Bronchitis.Heart Disease.
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    TABLE 26. The total number of Deaths in the Sanitary Area with the Ages apportioned to the several Wards and the Death-rate in each Ward for 1905
    WARD.Total.Male.Female.Rate per 1000.AGES-YEARS.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
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    TABLE 27. Oases of Infectious Disease Notified to the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, during each week of the year 1905.
    Week Ending.Small PoxScarlet Fever.Relapsing Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Enteric Fever.Chicken-Pox.Erysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Phthisis.Total.
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    TABLE 28. Analysis of Cases belonging to Newington treated in Hospitals and at home for eight Years, and also to the Borough of Southwark for five Years.
    YEAK.Small Pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria and Memiiranoos Croup.Enteric Fever.
    Total number of Cases notified,Cases removed to Hospital.Died in Hospital.Percentage of Deaths.Cases Treated at Home.Died at Home.Percentage of Deaths.Total number of Cases notified.Cases removed to Hospital.Died in Hospital.Percentage of Deaths.Cases Treated at Home.Died at Home.Percentage of Deaths.Total number of Cases notified.Cases removed to Hospital.Died in Hospital.Percentage of Deaths.Cases Treated at Home. 1Died at Home.Percentage of Deaths.Total number of Cases notified.Cases removed to Hospital.Died in Hospital.Percentage of Deaths.Cases Treated at Home.Died at Home.Percentage of Deaths.
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    TABLE 29. Analysis of Sickness and Mortality Statistics in London during the Year 1905.
    Cities and Boroughs.Estimated Population in the middle of 1905.Notified Cases of Infectious Disease.Deaths from Principal Infectious Diseases.Total.Annual rate per 1000 persons living.Deaths from all causes.Death rate per 1000 living.Deaths of Infants under one year to 1000 births.
    Small pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.*Typhus Fever.Enteric Fever.Other continued fevers.Puerperal Fever.Erysipelas.Cholera.Total.Annual rate per 1000 persons living.Small pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.*Whooping cough.Typhus Fever.Enteric Fever.Other continued Fevers.Diarrhoea.
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    TABLE 30. ZYMOTIC MORTALITY FOR THE SANITARY AREA, showing the localities where the deaths occurred.
    Locality.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Whooping Cough.Typhus Fever.Enteric Fever.Diarrhea.Total.
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    The number of cases notified, as compared with London, during the last ten years was
    In Southwark.In London.In Southwark.In London.
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    Number of deaths from Scarlet Fever during the last ten years:—
    In Southwark.In London.In Southwark.In London.
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    The number of cases notified, as compared with Loudon, during the last ten years was:—
    In Southwark.In London.In Southwark.In London.
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    Number of deaths from Diphtheria during the last ten years:—
    In Southwark.In London.In Southwark.In London.
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    Deaths from diarrhæa during the last ten years:
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    The Wards chiefly affected were those of All Saints, St. Peter, St. John and St. Michael. The death-rate per 1,000 living was 0.74. Deaths from Measles during the last ten years: —
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    Deaths from Whooping Cough during the last ten years —
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    TABLE 31. Age Groups of Oases of Phthisis notified during the Year ending December 30th, 1905.
    Ward.01510152025354555657585Males.FemalesTotal.
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    TABLE 32. Return of Families Admitted into the Council's Reception House during the year 1905.
    1905.Small-pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Verminous Persons,&c
    Week Ending.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.
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    TABLE 32
    1905.Small-pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Verminous Persons,&c
    Week Ending.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Days.
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    TABLE 33. The Locality of Rooms Disinfected
    St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's \\ ard.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ-church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
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    TABLE 34. The Locality of the Rooms stripped after the occurrence of Infectious Disease.
    St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christ-Church Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
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    TABLE 35. Bedding, &c., Disinfected and Destroyed during the Year, 1905.
    Articles.No. Disinfected.No. Destroyed.
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    TABLE 36 MORTUARIES. During the year 555 bodies were received into the Mortuaries
    Reasons bodies were brought to Mortuary.Collier's Rents Mortuary.Manor Place Mortuary.Total.
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    TABLE 37. WATER SUPPLY. Water supplies have been laid on to houses in the Borough after having been withdrawn as follows :— WARDS.
    St. Mary's.St. Paul's.St. Peter's.St. John's.Trinity.All Saints'.St. Michael's.St. Jude's.St. George'sChristchurch.St. Saviour'sTotal.
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    TABLE 38. Population and Death-rates in King's Court Area and in the Sub-areas of Grotto Place and Princess Place compared with the Wards and the Borough for the four years 1901, 1902, 1903 and 1904.
    Year.King's Court Area. Population, 872.Grotto Place Sub-Area. Population, 188.Princess Place Sub-Area. Population, 115.Death-rates for the Wards.Death-rate for whole Borough.
    Total Deaths.Death-rate.Total Deaths.Death-rate.Total Deaths.Death-rate.St. Mary.St. Paul.St. Peter.St. John.Trinity.All Saints.St. Michael.St. Jude.St. George.Christ-church.St. Saviour.
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    TABLE 39. The Number of Houses, Rooms and Population of King s Court Area.
    Situation of Premises.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Booms.Rent per week.Remakes.
    Over 10 years.Under 10 years.TOTAL.Used for sleeping and living.Used for living only.Used for sleeping only.TOTAL.
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    TABLE 39.— continued.
    Situation of Premises.No. of Families.No. of Persons.Used for sleeping and living.No. of Booms.Rent per week.Remarks.
    Over 10 years.Under 10 years.TOTAL.Used for living only.Used for sleeping only.TOTAL.
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    TABLE 39.— continued.
    Situation of Premises.No. of Families.No. of Persons.Used for Sleeping and living.No. of Booms.Rent per week.Remarks.
    Over 10 Years.Under 10 Years.TOTAL.Used for living only.Used for sleeping only.TOTAL.
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    TABLE 39.— Continued.
    Situation of Premises.No. of Families.No. of Persons.No. of Rooms.Rent per week.Remarks.
    Over 10 Years.Under 10 YearsTOTAL.Used for Sleeping and living.Used for living only.Used for sleeping only.TOTAL.
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    TABLE 40. Particulars of Deaths belonging to the King's Court Area, for the Four Years 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904.
    Date.Address.Sex.Age.Cause of Death.
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    TABLE 40.— Continued.
    Date.Address.Sex,Age.Cause of Death.
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    TABLE 41. Cases of Infectious Diseases notified in the Four Years 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, belonging to the King's Court Area.
    Date.Address.Disease.Age.Sex,
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    (a) Non-Provided Schools.
    Name of School.Result of water test of the drainage.Provision of manholes, ventilating pipes, &c.The kind of water-closets in use.Drinking water supply.Work necessary to be carried out to drains.
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    Non-Provided Schools.— continued.
    Name of school.Result of the water test of the drainage.Provision of manholes, ventilating pipes, &c.The kind of water-closets in use.Drinking water supply.Work necessary to be carried out to drains.
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    Non-Provided Schools.— continued.
    Name of school.Result of water test of the drainage.Provision of manholes, ventilating pipes, &c.The kind of water-closets in use.Drinking water supply.Works necessary to be carried out to drains.
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    Provided Schools.— continued.
    Name of School,Result of water test of the drainage.Provision of manholes, ventilating pipes, &c.The kind of water-closets in use.Drinking water supply.Work necessary to be done to drainage.
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    Provided Schools.— continued.
    Name of School.Result of water test of the drainageProvision of manholes, ventilating pipes, &c.The kind of water-closets in use.Drinking water supply.Work necessary to be done to drainage.
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    HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS. During the year 120 houses have been placed upon the Register. These houses were situate as follows:—
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    At the end of the year 1905 the number of houses upon the register was 1,241. These were situated in the two districts of the Borough as follows:—
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    Table 42. Table Shewing the locality (in Wards) of the Houses Let in Lodgings on the Register at the end of 1905
    WARDS.
    St. MarySt. PaulSt. PeterSt. JohnTrinityAll Saints'St. MichaelSt. JudeSt. GeorgeChristehurchSt. SavicurTota
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    The following Nuisances have been abated:-
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    The following Nuisances have been abated:—
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    TABLE 43. Summary of Original inspections, &c., made in the several Wards during the year 1905.
    Ward or District.Complaints. (Including houses in which deaths have occurred.)House to House.Infectious Diseases.Workshops.Number of Original Inspections made daily.Number of Reinspections made daily.
    Number of Inspections made.Number of drains tested.Number of Reinspections made.Number of Inspections made.Number of drains tested.Number of Reinspections made.Number of Inspections made.Number of drains tested.Number of Reinspections made.Number of Inspections made.Number of Reinspections made.
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    Table 44. Summary of Sanitary Works Completed, 1905.
    ward.Intimation Notices served.Statutory Notices served.Sanitary Works completed.Drain reconstructed.Drain repaired.Interceptor, &c.Blocked Drains unstopped.New Soilpipe provided.Closet app. or repaired.Closet provided.Water supply.Closet Pan and Trap.Yards, &c., paved.Paving repaired.Gullies provided.Sinks trapped.Rain Pipes disconnected.Roofs, Gutters, &c.Dust-bin provided.Basement concreted.Foul rooms cleansed.Floor ventilation.House ventilated.Draw Tap from Main.Overcrowding abated.Area provided.Surface Drains.Miscellaneous Nuisances from Urinals, Manure, Animals, &c., abated.
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    The undermentioned premises are those in relation to which more than one complaint was made:—
    Premises.Complaints received.
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    TABLE 45. Showing the number of Observations, &c., in regard to Smoke Nuisances made by the several Ward Inspectors.
    St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total for Borough.
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    TABLE 46. Showing the Number of Inspections made of the Eating Houses, &c., during 1905.
    WARDS.Original Inspections.Re-inspections.Premises found satisfactory on Inspection.Defects found on Inspection.Intimation Notices served.Statutory Notices served.Proceedings taken.
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    ICE CREAMS. TABLE 47. Showing the Number of Inspections made of the Shops or other Premises where Ice Cream is made or stored during 1905.
    WARDS.Original Inspections.Re-inspections.Premises found satisfactory on Inspection.Defects found on Inspection.Intimation Notices served.Statutory Notices served.Proceedings taken.
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    TABLE 48. Factories and Workshops. Showing the number of Inspections with the Defects found and remedied in the several wards during the year 1905.
    WARD.1.—INSPECTIONS.2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
    Factories.Workshops.Workplaces.Home-workers' Premises.Want of Cleanliness.Want of Ventilation.Over Crowding.Want of Drainage of Floors.Other Nuisances.Sanitary Accomodation.
    InsufficientUnsuitable or Defective.Not separate for Sexes.
    Inspections.Notices.Summonses.Inspections.Notices.Summonses.Inspections.Notices.Summonses.Inspections.Notices.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.Found.Remedied.Summonses.
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    Statement of Inspections, with Insanitary Conditions found existing, and of Re-Inspections, &c.
    Description of Work.Total for Borough.
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    1.—Inspection (including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
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    2.—Defects Found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
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    3.—Other Matters.
    Class.Number.
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    TABLE 51. The undermentioned Foodstuffs have been examined by the Inspectors during the year 1905.
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    Foodstuffs, &c., examined ( continued)—
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    TABLE 52. The undermentioned unsound Food has been destroyed under the superintendence of the several Inspectors during 1905.
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    TABLE 53. Inspections of Food at Wharves, Markets, and other places where food is stored, and the action taken by the officials during the year 1905.
    INSPECTION OF WHARVES, &c.FOOD EXAMINED, &c.
    WARD.Inspections of Wharves and Warehouses.Inspections of Markets.Inspections of Shops or Street Stalls.Total.Parcels of Food Examined.Number of Samples taken.Parcels of Food Sorted.Parcels of Food destroyed by consent of owner.Parcels of food seized by Inspector.Parcels of food condemned by Magistrate.Summonses taken out.
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    TABLE 54 Showing the number and description of samples of Foodstuffs taken during 1905 at the various wharves and landing places in the Borough and the number of such samples found to be unsound.
    Description of sample taken.Taken in
    (a) St. Saviour's Ward.(b) Christchurch Ward.
    NumberSoundUnsoundNumberSoundUnsound
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    TABLE 55. Showing the number of samples of Foodstuffs taken in each Ward during 1905, and the number of such samples found to be unsound.
    Ward.Number of Samples taken.Number found to be sound.Number found to be unsound.
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    TABLE 56.
    WARDS.TOTAL.
    St. Mary's.St. Paul's.St. Peter's.St. John's.Trinity.All Saints'St. Michael's.St. Judes.St. Georges.Christchurch.St. Saviour's.West District.East District.Women's Workshops.
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    These summonses had reference to the following:—
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    TABLE 57. PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.
    Defendant.Cause of Proceedings.Result.
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    Insanitary Conditions Discovered:—
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    SLAUGHTERHOUSES. There are six licensed Slaughterhouses in the Borough. The following are the premises and the licensees:—
    Situation of Premises.Name of Licensee.
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    Insanitary Conditions Discovered:—
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    NOXIOUS TRADES. There are seven premises in the Borough upon which noxious businesses or trades are carried on, as under:—
    Situation of Premises.Description of Business.Name of Occupiers.
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    Insanitary Conditions Discovered:—
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    COWSHEDS. The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough:-
    Situation of Premises.Name of Occupier.
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    The following are the defects found by the Inspector at his visits:-
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    Certificates have been granted during the year to the undermentioned bakehouses:— Above-ground Bakehouses.
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    TABLE 58. Shewing the number of Samples taken in each Ward of the Borough during 1905.
    St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
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    TABLE 59. Return of Samples taken during the Year ending 31st December, 1905, showing the number taken, and the percentage of adulteration, for each quarter and for the year.
    Article.1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Whole Year.
    Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulte-rated.Percentage of Adulte- i ration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
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    TABLE 59— continued.
    Article.1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Whole Year.
    Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage; of Adulte-ration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
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    TABLE 59— continued.
    Article.1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Whole Year.
    Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.Number of Samples taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
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    Table 60. Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the Food and Drugs' Acts.
    St. Mary's Ward.St. Paul's Ward.St. Peter's Ward.St. John's Ward.Trinity Ward.All Saints' Ward.St. Michael's Ward.St. Jude's Ward.St. George's Ward.Christchurch Ward.St. Saviour's Ward.Total.
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    The proceedings taken before the Magistrates resulted as follows:-
    Summonses.
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    table: 61. SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. PROCEEDINGS TAKEN, WITH THE RESULTS.
    Name and Address of Vendor.Sample.Result of Analysis. .Result of Proceedings.
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