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The above table shows the number of bodies
received at the Mortuary during' the year. The
Mortuary itself and the post-mortem room with
all its appliances are in good order, thoroughly
clean and always ready.
Inquests.—By the courtesy of Dr. M. H.
Taylor, H.M. Coroner for the division of Surrey,
I have received a return of the inquests held in the
district during the year. There were 16 enquiries
in all, of which 12 were on cases resident in
Surbiton, 2 in Tolworth and 2 on deaths in the
Cottage Hospital, these latter belonging. 1 to
Peckham and 1 to Kingston.
The verdicts returned were :—
Deaths from natural causes 9
,, accidental injuries 3
„ drowning 1
„ suicide-poison 1
,, want of attention at birth 1
,, improper feeding 1
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Schools—The Surbiton Urban District
Council is not the Local Authority under the
Education Act of 1902. There are five public
elementary schools in the district, viz.: St.
Andrew's Road Church of England Schools,
Hook, Tolworth St. Matthews, Christ Church and
the Tolworth Council Schools. A new public
elementary school is about to be built at Tolworth
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