View report page

5
BOROUGH OF RICHMOND (SURREY).
PREFACE.
SECTION A. — SUMMARY OF STATISTICS AND SOCIAL
CONDITIONS.
Staff.
Mr. C. S. Smeaton, who had a serious illness in 1957 had another
severe attack and died on the 5th September, 1961 after serving the
Council as District Public Health Inspector for more than 20 years.
The vacancy for an Inspector was filled by the appointment of Mr.
J. B. Facer who commenced duty on the 1st December.
Mr. Harry Smith, Technical Assistant for duties under the Clean
Air Act, 1956, resigned his appointment in May and was replaced
by Mr. W. J. Hauting in July.
Mrs. M. M. Sumpter, Clerk, left in August and was replaced by
Miss E. Lane.
Population.
The Registrar General's estimate of the population was 40,700.
This may be compared with his estimate of 42,270 for the previous
year and the Census 1961 figure of 41,002.
Births.
During the year 670 births were recorded (351 males and 319
females) compared with 635 in 1960.
There were 37 premature live births and of these, 33 survived. Of
the four infant deaths, 3 weighed less than 3 lbs. 4ozs. at birth and
so would be extremely difficult to rear.
Deaths.
The total number of deaths occurring amongst residents was 626
(316 males, and 310 females) compared with 564 in 1960.
The death rate when corrected to allow for the high proportion of
elderly residents is 10.9 per thousand population which compares
favourably with other towns in the country.