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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17251, 19 August 1916, Page 8

“At the present time when, there is so much infectious disease about,” said the Health Officer to a reporter yesterday, “it is most unfortunate to see these crowded olosed-in tram cars, in which they pull down the screens on both sides. When the screens are down no proper ventilation is provided, and it is most xuihealthy and a, distinct menace to the health of the community to bo oompelled to travel in thsm. • Special efforts should be made to secure the efficient ventilation of all vehicles or buildings used by the public.” Dr Ohesson added that while people would nob dream of drinking, or even . washing in, sewage polluted water, yot they were compelled to inhale tho grossly polluted air of those ill-ventilated tramcars,