A serious view of the spread of tuberculosis amongst the Maor is vas taken at a meeting held at the \\ aiapu Hospital on Monday, when a visit was paid bv the Hon. J. A. Stallworthy, Minister of Health. Mr Oates, chairman of the hoard, stated at last meeting that half a dozen fatal cases were reported, and the council wanted to know what could he done to prevent the snread of the disease. Maori parents refused to send affected children to a sanatorium. The Minister said lie appreciated the gravity of the situation. and promised to give the matter | careful consideration. He said the department had paid £16,500 last year for hygiene amongst the Maoris. Pure, piquant, strong. SharlancVs Vinegar cannot he excelled in New Zealand. Put it on your grocery list. Ideal for salads, sauces, pickles citable use. In bottle or bulk. —4
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 3 April 1929, Page 5
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144Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 3 April 1929, Page 5
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