SYDNEY'S SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.
NATURE OF THE DISEASE IN DISPUTE.
COMPULSORY VACCINATION. By Telojra.pli—Prcns Association-Copyright Sydney, September 17. Mr. Holman, tho Promier, stated in the Legislative Assembly that the Hoard of Health considered that the epidemic in Sydney could 110 longer bo regarded as true, typical smallpox, and was not likely to develop in strength. This opinion lie had forwarded to Mr. Cook (Federal Prime Minister) and he had also written to tho Board of Health, urging that the proclamation of Sydney bo withdrawn. Mr. Holman gave notice of tho introduction of a Compulsory Vaccination Bill. 'Hie Board of Health explains that tho facts aro that, in view of the mild form of tho epidemic, and that tho States bordering on New South Wales 'have been well vaccinatcd, quarantine might, in tho circumstances, bo removed. The board, however, distinctly maintains that the epidemic is true smallpox. FIVE FRESH CASES. (Roc. September 18, 0.25 a.m.) Sydney, Septombor 17. Five smallpox cases were reported today, making 781 cases since tho outbreak. There aro now 308 patients and convalescents in quarantine.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1858, 18 September 1913, Page 7
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