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Inquests.—During the year 57 inquests were held by
the Coroner, resulting in the following verdicts:—
Found dead {Newly born 6
Adults 2} 8
Found drowned 10
Natural deaths from disease, &c. 15
Accidental—Fractured skull 1, Concussion 1, Compression 1.3
„ Killed by locomotives- 6
„ Suffocated 5, Injury not specified 1 6
„ Tetanus from accidents 3, Run over 1 4
„ Drowning 1, Before locomotive 1,
Suicide Cut throat 1, Poison 1,
Wilful Murder 1
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The verdict of Wilful Murder had reference to
the ghastly tragedy called the "Thames Mystery;"the
other cases call for no special remark.
Uncertified Deaths.—In the year 1871 these cases
numbered 97, and in the following year, 1872, declined to
28. The improvement which, from the diminished
numbers of the latter year, was anticipated, has however
not continued, as during the past year, 1873, as many as
51 such cases were registered, without any medical
certificate.
The deaths registered without medical certificate of
the cause of death during 1873 may be thus classified:—
Children {Under one year 26
Above „ „19
45
Adults - -- -- -- - 6
Total 51