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In the fourth quarter the temperature was above
the average; the rainfall for the first time being
above the average, but leaving a large deficit on the
year. Although there was a good deal of rain, the
amount of sunshine proved to be again above the
average.
In the first quarter the deaths from specific
Febrile or Zymotic diseases and Respiratory diseases
were high.
In the second and fourth quarters the climatic
conditions being more nearly in accordance with what
usually prevails. The number of deaths being below
the average 249 and 250 respectively.
In the third quarter Infantile Diarrhoea was
prevalent, as is usually the case during hot weather.
THE DISTRICT AND WARDS.
The District is situate on the north-western
border of the Metropolis, and is somewhat triangular
in outline.
The southern boundary extends from Maida Yale,
Edgware Road on the east to parish of Twyford on
the west, a linear distance of about 4 miles.
It abuts in its course the parishes of Paddington,
Chelsea (detached), Kensington, Hammersmith, and
Acton.