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The death rate exceeded that of the previous
year 1897, as also the zymotic death rate.
The deaths of infants under a year also show an
increase on those of the previous year.
The growth of the population of the District
continued, and was evidenced by the excess of births
over deaths amounting to 406.
Building operations have continued, both dwelling
houses and shops : the former amounting to 228 and
the latter to 9, indicating the growth of the District.
The year was one of continuous sunshine, with
dry and warm weather. This on the whole was
favourable to a low death rate, but the continuous
high temperature during the summer months caused
an excessive mortality in children under one year,
due to summer diarrhoea and gastro enteritis.
Population.
I have estimated the population for the middle of
the year at 26,772.
Births.
The number of births during the year was 856—
415 males, 441 females. The birth rate was 31.97
per 1,000; for London it was 29.5, and for England
and Wales, 29.4.
Deaths.
During the year 450 were registered—201 males,
219 females, and two non-residents not included in
the death rate.
The annual rate of mortality amounted to 16.80
per 1,000; whilst for London it was 18.7, and for
England and Wales, 17.6.