INFANTILE PARALYSIS.
OUTBREAK IN MELBOURNE. FIFTY SCHOOLS CLOSED. United Presj Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlg-ht. MELBOURNE, July 23. Although there were no new cdses of Infantile paralysis to-day, the Education Department decided to close about 50 schools in a large - area surrounding the affected part of the city. All the picture theatres in the area are ceasing giving matinees and children are not admitted to evening performances. There is strict prohibition of children from closed schools being transferred to other schools. Much dissatisfaction is expressed by parents at the authorities’ delay in taking action. The official view when the closing of schools was previously suggested was that It would not be helpful.
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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20254, 24 July 1937, Page 7
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110INFANTILE PARALYSIS. Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20254, 24 July 1937, Page 7
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