A mosquito-proof . steamer named the Thomas Holt has left the Mersey for West Africa. The vessel is proof against the mosquito, which is one of the deadliest enemies of the white man 1 in West Africa. The plan adopted ds to bar the way: of the mosquito into all the living apartments on board by providing- al] doorways,' side port openings, windows, skylights, ventilators, and passag-es with close copper gauze, coverings.
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Grey River Argus, 22 November 1910, Page 8
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