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decrease shown by the census of 1901 and 1911 had there been
no war, and this figure has been utilized in estimating the birthrate.
The civil population has been estimated by the RegistrarGeneral
as 107,635, based on the National Register in conjunction
with the two last census enumerations.
As stated above the total population has been used in calculating
the births and marriage rates, since the men in the forces
have participated in it, but the smaller figure of the civil population
has been used for the death rates as no deaths in the forces
have been included.
Births.
The total number of births registered in the Borough for the 52
weeks ended December 29th, 1917, was 2,613, consisting of 1,332
males and 1,281 females. This is 1,215 below the average for the
last 10 years, and 748 below the figure for 1916.
In Table II. of the Appendix will be seen the figures for the
last 10 years in the three registration sub-districts, and in Table
I. figures for the whole Borough.
The birth-rate for 1917 calculated on the "total population
was 21.7 per thousand persons living, which is 5.4 below that for
1916 and 8.8 below the average for the last 10 years.
Marriages.
The total number of marriages in the Borough in 1917 was
1,015, being 200 below the number for 1916, and 194 below the
average for the last 10 years.
In Table X. of Appendix will be found further particulars
as to sub-districts. The figures have been supplied by the Superintendent
Registrar. This makes a marriage rate of 8 per 1,000
of the total population, 119,983, compared with a marriage rate
calculated on the total population of 18 of last year, 1916, viz..
123,665.
Deaths.
In Table III. and IV. of Appendix will be found the Local
Government Board tables dealing with deaths in the Borough.