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of myself, and to the best of my belief to all the other medical
practitioners who had occasion to attend at the hospital. The
parents of the children who were under treatment expressed
their gratitude for the experienced services rendered.
Inquests.
During the past year 16 inquests have been held. The
findings of the juries were as follows :—
5 Heart disease.
1 Decomposed, cause of death unknown.
1 Drowned accidentally.
1 Fractured skull, from a fall.
2 Apoplexy.
1 Measles and pneumonia.
1 Hæmorrhage.
1 From overlaying.
1 Suicide by shooting.
1 ,, „ cut throat.
1 „ „ hanging.
Pleasure Grounds, Radnor House.
A considerable improvement has been effected here by
raising the levels, and the place particularly in summer became
a very favourite resort, notwithstanding the fact that the whole
of the contemplated improvements are still incomplete, but are
rapidly approaching that stage. I hope during the ensuingsummer
the turf will be laid, and paths made, as I feel
persuaded that this Pleasure Ground will become the most
popular and frequented one of the district, and an acquisition
which will for all time be appreciated.
Water Analyses.
Sixteen samples of water drawn from wells were analysed
and found to be good and fit for drinking and domestic purposes.
Mortuary.
There were 16 bodies received into this building during
the year.