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Inquests. Twelve Inquests were held with the
Violent Deaths. following results:-
I. Natural Apoplectic Fit 2
Pulmonary Embolism 1-3
II. Accidental Overdose of laudanum 1
Knocked down by engine on line 1
Suffocated in bed 1
Kun over by van 1
Odema of glottis from swallowing carbolic
acid 1
Injuries in fall from van 1—6
III. Suicide By shooting 1
By drowning 1—2
IV. Homicide .. Fracture of skull from fall in road having
been knocked down 1
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Uncertified Fourteen deaths were uncertified, they were
Deaths. submitted to the Coroner before being
registered as having probably died from the following
causes:—
Convulsions 7
Heart Disease 4
Haemoptysis 1
Senile Decay 1
Premature Birth 1
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Sanitary A summary of the Sanitary operations of
Proceedings. the year will be found in Table IV. of the
Appendix.
Reference to the Table shews that the systematic
house to house visitation of the last few years has been
fully maintained in the one under review. Over 5,000
houses and premises were inspected, and 616 first notices
were served on owners and occupiers to remedy sanitary
defects. Only 15 second notices ware required to-ensure