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being an exceptionally severe year for the old and infirm;
28 of the above number exceeded 80 years, and 4 were
over 90, the oldest reached 94 years.
In the past year we did not have so many inquests
as we have had in former years. The following comprise
all those that were recorded during the year:—
Two persons accidently killed on railways.
Two persons accidently run over on roads.
Two infants, newly born, died through want of attention
at birth.
One female died through drink and exposure.
Three died suddenly owing to heart disease.
One male died by suicide.
Nine persons, whose ages ranged from three weeks to
73 years, died and were buried uncertified, i.e. the usual
certificate of the cause of death not being registered.
The sanitary works, executed during the year are
clearly set forth in Table VI. in the Appendix. In it
may be seen the large number of houses inspected and
specially examined by the Surveyor, and the lnspector of
Nuisances, and myself; also the large amount of other
sanitary works accomplished, more particularly those
relating to household necessaries and accommodation.
The paving, scavenging, and watering of our streets
(an important matter which I dwelt on in some former
reports) are well attended to. The renumbering of the
streets are in some places defective, which occasions great
inconvenience.
By means of the diligent supervision of the Health
Officers in these matters, the Registrar-General states