INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1918, Page 2

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

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FLUDEMIC PATIENTS. ASHBURTON,’Dec. 7

There are 31 influenza patients at Ashburton hospital and 31 at Methven.

CONFERENCE AT AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND, Dec. 7

A conference was held yesterday between the Mayor, (Mr. Guuson), Dr. Valentine, Dr. Frengley, the Chairman of the Harbour Board; and the President and Secretary of the Watersido Workers.

Tho Mayor this morning said that the workaccomplished by Dr. Frengley in Auckland was appreciated, not only by tlie citizens, but by Dr. Valentine. This ensured a continuance of the poL icy as far as the epidemic work in the city, was concerned, that had been in openftioir for the past month. A telegram was subsequently sent to the Premier, stating that, as tho result of the Conference, it would appear impossible for any cargo to be handled or any ship to be berthed until the Makura is a clean ship. The Mayor, in his wire, goes on to state: “I am at a loss to understand why the Australian passengers should bo detained after the New Zealand passengers are ashore, as their being forwarded to their destination should be capable or arrangement, if it is found that tho ship cannot proceed, in view of the conditions obtaining.

THE MAKURA SAILS. AUCKLAND, Doc. 8.

The Makura left for Sydney at 1.15 p.m. to-day. Her New Zealand passengers will laud at Auckland at (> p.m., the Southerners catching the Main Trunk express.

POSITION SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Dec. 8

The quarantine reports continue to indicate improvement. The number of cases is reducing daily.

QUAIIANTINE SCANDAJ.S. SYDNEY. Dec. 8,

In addition To the various allegations that have been made against the and treatment regarding the patients in the. Sydney quarantine camp and to the outcry of the city against the proximity of the' camp to tlie city, still another scandal has arisen. This is owing to the quarantine authorities refusing admission to a

C’atolie priest to attend a dying nurse. Archbishop Kelly threatens personally to demand admission to the camp unless tlie embargo established is removed immediately.