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30
Inquests.
The following verdicts on Leyton residents were recorded at
Inquests held during the year:—
Natural Causes—
Diseases of heart 2
Septicaemia arising from left tonsil 1
Toxæmia following acute appendicitis 1
Pernicious anæmia 1
Acute encephalitis 1
Chronic nephritis 1
Accidental—
Knocked down by a motor car 5
Knocked down by a motor van 1
Knocked down by a motor cycle I
Knocked down by a motor lorry 2
Knocked down by a motor bus 1
Knocked down by a pedal cycle 1
Knocked down by a railway engine 1
Collision between motor cycle and motor lorry 1
Collision between motor cycle and tramcar 1
Collision between motor cycle and motor coach 1
Fall from pedal cycle 1
Fall from crane 1
Fall from ladder 2
Fall down hatchway 1
Electrocution whilst working at switchboard 1
Injuries caused through falling astride a fence 1
Injuries caused by being struck by handle of winch 1
Drowning 1
Streptococcal septicaemia following abrasion of leg 1
Streptococcal septicaemia following abrasion of
heel 1
Streptococcal septicaemia following wound of hand 1
Burns and scalds 3
Influenzal broncho-pneumonia following ether
for operation 1
Confluent broncho-pneumonia following chloroform
for operation 1
Shock from immersion whilst bathing 1
Multiple injuries—found on railway 1
Multiple injuries received from motor cars overturning
1
Fractures and falls 14