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Small-pOX. There were only two cases reported, as against seven in 1894, and neither of
them proved fatal. They occurred one in the Parish of Chislehurst, and the other in the Parish of
North Cray.
Scarlet Fever. Fifty-seven cases were reported, and they occurred one in the Parish of
Chelsfield, 3 in Chislehurst, 21 in Farnborough, 13 in Foot's Cray, 2 in Keston, one in Knockholt,
7 in Mottingham, 5 in Orpington, one in St. Mary Cray, one in St. Paul's Cray, one in West
Wickham, and one in the Workhouse.
The greatest number, it will be seen, was reported from the Parish of Farnborough, where they
occurred in the St. Joseph's Orphanage.
Diphtheria. A considerable decrease of cases took place, compared with the number of cases
and deaths during 1894, when there were 72 cases with 19 deaths. In 1895 only 25 cases were
reported, and but 4 proved fatal. The greatest number of cases occurred in the Parishes of
Orpington, 7 cases with 2 deaths; Hayes, 5 cases with no deaths; West Wickham, 3 cases and no
deaths.
The remaining two deaths occurred one in the Parish of Keston, and the other in the Parish of
St. Mary Cray.
Chelsfield had 1 case; Down 1; Farnborough 1; Foot's Cray 2; Keston 2; St. Mary Cray 2;
and St. Paul's Cray 1.

Of the 25 cases, 12 were removed to the Hospital, giving a per centage of nearly 50.
Enteric Fever. 14 cases with no deaths were reported, as against 20 cases with 6 deaths in
1894. They occurred, 1 in the Parish of Downe, 2 in Foot's Cray, 1 in Keston, 7 in Mottingham,
1 in Orpington, 1 in St. Mary Cray, and 1 in St. Paul's Cray.
Measles. There were only three deaths from Measles, occurring one in the 3rd quarter and
two in the 4th, in the Parishes of West Wickham and Downe.
Whooping-Cough. This disease caused five deaths in the Parish of Chislehurst.
Influenza. There were fourteen deaths from this disease, occurring twelve in the first quarter
and two in the fourth. Complications from pulmonary diseases, such as bronchitis and pneumonia,
were present in the majority of the fatal cases.
Mr. Street's report on work carried out by him during the year, the usual tables of statistics, and
the tables "A" and "B" required by the Local Government Board are appended.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES SCOTT TEW.
March 30th, 1896.
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