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Deaths not certified.—The number of persons dying
whose deaths were not certified were 14; of this number
6 were submitted to the Coroner, who did not deem an
enquiry necessary as to the cause of death. One was
submitted to the Registrar-General and buried on his
authority; the remaining 7 were consigned to the
grave on information given to the Registrar. Three
were attended by an unregistered practitioner ; two were
of infants but 12 hours old, one, 9 weeks, and one, 42 years
of age.
Disease and Mortality amongst the TJnion poor.—
The number of cases which came under treatment were
337, 150 being males, and 187 females. On reference to
Table VI., Appendix, will be found the nature of the
various diseases. The total cases are 67 in excess of the
previous year, this being mainly attributable to the epidemic
of small pox, which has been referred to in the
earlier part of this report. Measles, Scarlet-fever, and
Fever generally show an increase, whilst diarrhoea and
lung diseases are not so numerous.
In the case of small pox the patients were not
always those who would usually seek parish attendance
but who applied for the purpose of being removed to
Hospital; this was accomplished in some cases with
delay, and 4 were unable to be received for want of
room.
Disinfection and Recurring cases of Fever.—In
accordance with instructions received from the Board
in order to show the efficacy, or otherwise of the
methods used for disinfection after infectious diseases,
and the prevention of recurring cases, the following has
been compiled from the Inspector's Register in which
every case which came under notice during the year
is entered.