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It is unsatisfactory to see that in 3 instances the cause of
death was not determined after due investigation, and more
unsatisfactory as well as remarkable, that in three other instances
death resulted from "want of attention at birth."
Six other deaths were also recorded of which the cause was
not certified by medical testimony.
Disease and Mortality amongst the Parochial Poor.—On
reference to table V. in the Appendix it will be seen that 525
new cases of illness amongst the out.door parochial poor
came under treatment during the past year, and that the
deaths therefrom were 20, or a little over 5 per cent., which is
a very low mortality, when we consider the many disadvantages
under which such treatment has to be conducted.
It is satisfactory to observe that there were no deaths from
Small Pox, Scarlatina, or Diphtheria, amongst them.
Sanitation during the Year.—In table VI. in the Appendix
may be seen the large amount of sanitary labour expended
by our Surveyor and his able Assistants during the year. As
many as 5,896 houses and premises were carefully inspected,
about 200 of which were also examined by myself. Thirty.
nine houses were disinfected after the ocurrence of contagious
diseases and it is very satisfactory to find that in one house
only did such disease recur after disinfection. In ten houses
the bedding was taken away and burnt and new bedding
supplied. Two cesspools were abolished; it need scarcely be
remarked that all cesspools should be done away with. 6,726
feet of new sewers and branch drains were constructed as well
as many more salutary works carried out calculated to be of
lasting benefit in the maintenance of the health of the sub.
district.
Cow and Slaughter Houses.—Accompanied by the Inspector
I made a diligent inspection of all the cow.houses and