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Inquests. Inquests were held on 24 deaths occurring in the
district, 9 of which were in respect of residents. The verdicts
returned were as follows
(1) Accidental Deaths—
Collision with motor vehicles 4
Fall at home 2
Injuries received whilst working 2
Coal gas poisoning 2
Fire 2
— 12
(2) Misadventure—
Peritonitis 1
Cardiac Inhibition following Enema 1
Air Embolism 1
— 3
(3) Suicide by—
Collision with train 2
Diving into shallow stream 1
Hanging 2
Shooting 1
Throat Wound 1
— 7
(4) Open Verdict—
Coal Gas poisoning 1
(5) Natural Causes—
Chronic Alcoholism 1
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The total number of inquests held were two less than in
the year before. Road accidents were responsible for four of
the total accidental deaths,, compared with five for the previous
year.
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