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Smallpox.— Smallpox was fatal to one only. From
this disease we need not fear another epidemic if only
the public will appreciate the value and blessings of
vaccination.
Measles.— There were 3 deaths from this disease
during the year; that is 3 less than in tlie previous
year.
Scarlet Fever.— Only one death occurred from
this malady, whereas in the year 1871 there were 8.
Diphtheria.— Diphtheria proved fatal to one only.
In the previous year 5 deaths were recorded.
Croup.— One death only occurred from Croup
during the year, whilst 4 occurred in the year 1871.
Fever.— This includes Typhus, Typhoid, and Simple
Continued Fever. 9 deaths were registered from these
causes, whereas in the preceding year there were 8
deaths, this is therefore 1 more than the previous year.
Diarrhoea.— This disease was fatal to 23 persons; it
principally prevailed amongst infants. Of the deaths
just mentioned, 17 occurred in children under one year
of age, 4 from 1 year to 5, and 2 persons from 40 to
60 years of age.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs.— Diseases
of the Respiratory Organs, including consumption,
were fatal to 153 persons.