THE MAKOGAI LEPERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 48, 25 August 1943, Page 8

THE MAKOGAI LEPERS

"ISLAND OF LIVING DEATH"

The humane work being done at the leper colony of Makogai, Fiji Group, by Dr. C. J. Austin, medical superintendent, and a staff of 15 European nursing sisters, is reviewed in a publication issued by the New Zealand Leper Trust Board. The publication states that through the curative qualities of chaulmoogra oil and by the devotion of the staff; Makogai has been changed from what was called "the island of living death" to a happy home for 645 sufferers. Figures quoted show that discharges during the past five ! years have exceeded 200. Gifts of money and goods from New Zealand have greatly assisted in improving the lot of the sufferers. The board makes an appeal for further gifts and asks that they be sent to the secretary, Mr. P. J. Twomey, 172 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Mrs. N. W. McD. Weir and Miss? M. Gilmer, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on Saturday to visit Mrs. W. W. »Dove, Victoria Avenue, Remuera. You have heard of Kay Goodson, world renowned for her research work in figure beauty. Miss Goodson is now staying at the Hotel St. George until August 27, so take this opportunity—men, women, and children —consult her personally with your problems. ] Miss Goodson also specialises in children's problems and will explain sympathetically any delicate questions. Telephone 45i000 for appointment between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.—Advt.