SMALLPOX IN SYDNEY
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(Received July 2ad, 1.30 p.m.)
Sydney, July 2. A case of smallpox has occurred here. The sufferer is a man named Alexander. He was one of the crew of the Gaslyn, wrecked m the China seas. He lately arrived from Hong King m the steamship Port Victor, wttch carried several passengers, and brought a clear bill ot health. He spent one night m the Sailor's home here. The inmates are now all quarantined. Alexander has been placed aboard the quarantine hulk. As far as is known six of the Port Victor's passengers went to New Zealand by the Wakatipu on the last voyage from this port.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1599, 2 July 1887, Page 3
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112SMALLPOX IN SYDNEY Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1599, 2 July 1887, Page 3
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