On Hardwicke 's death in 1881 , Thomas was elected to Hardwicke 's post after a closely contested competition .
In the 1870s he became deputy coroner to Dr. Hardwicke , and later coroner for Central Middlesex .
On Dr. 's death in 1881 , Thomas was elected to Dr. 's post after a closely contested competition .
In the 1870s he became deputy coroner to Dr. Hardwicke , and later coroner for Central Middlesex .