AUCKLAND TROUBLES.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 December 1918, Page 8

AUCKLAND TROUBLES.

OVER HEALTH MATTERS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Dec. 7. A conference was held yesterday between the Mayor, Drs. Valintine and Frengley, the chairman of the Harbor Board, and the president and secretary of the waterside workers. The Mayor this morning said that, the work accomplished by Dr. frengley in Auckland was appreciated not only by the citizens, but by Dr. Valintine. This ensured a continuance of the policy as far as epidemic work in the city was concerned that had 'been in operation during the past month. A telegram was subsequently sent to the Premier,' stating that as a result of the conference it would appear impossible for any cargo to be handled or ship berthed until the Makura was a clean ship. "I am at a loss to understand why Australian passengers should ■be detained after the New Zealand passengers are aßhore, as their being forwarded to their destination should be capable of arrangement, if it Is found the ship cannot proceed in view of the conditions obtaining."

A denial was made to the statement by the Hon. G. W. Russell to the effect that measles was prevalent in Mount' Albert district. The mayor of MoU" f Albert states that a fortnight ago there were several mild cases among the pupils at school, but tho trouble hlad now passed. He could confidently say xitere was not now a dozen cases in the whole borough. The health authorities state that since measles was made a notifiable disease at the end of last week, only seven cases were reported, two in the city, one at Mount Albert, three at Otahuhu, and one at Birkenhead.