TWO MORE DEATHS ON SOMES ISLAND
Two more deaths occurred among-the crew of the steamer Manuka, who are in quarantine on Somes Island, on Friday night, the victims being G." Taylor and J. M'Ginley. The funerals took place on Saturday morning last. Those who have died, (four in number, were the worst cases on the Island, their condition having been bad since the vessel arrived on 28th April. One more serious case is reported, and one who was seriously ill is now progressing favourably. Some of the crew came away from the Island yesterday, and more are being allowed'- off to-day. "'•'■■ -'■'.-,,•
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Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 110, 12 May 1919, Page 8
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101TWO MORE DEATHS ON SOMES ISLAND Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 110, 12 May 1919, Page 8
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