HEALTH OF PEOPLE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20793, 9 February 1931, Page 16

HEALTH OF PEOPLE.

m , SICKNESS REPORTED.

lEVERY PRECAUTION TAKEN.

STRICTEST SUPERVISION.

' AMPLE DOCTORS AVAILABLE.

[n? TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL REPORTER.] NAPIER, Sunday.

Activo stops to safeguard tho health (of the community aro being taken in Napier. A bulletin just issued states that arrangements have been made for a full ■supply of disinfectants and also "T A B," a preparation for injection to prevent the subject from contracting typhoid. It is possiblo that all persons in Napier will bo asked to submit themselves to inoculation.

Seen at noon to-day Dr. McKibbin, •bf the Health Department, stated that no case of typhoid had been reported. He asserted that all steps were being taken to prevent a start of tho disease. All sewer water connections aro being inspected and no house will bo permitted to bo occupied until a clean bill is given.

Dr. McKibbin added that there were fetill 2000 people camped in Nelson Park fend that place was receiving particular attention. Tho department was neglecting no step in its endeavour to preserve health.

Although tlioro aro sufficient doctors to •topo with present demands all medical men havo been advised that they will not be released until further consideration of the position, not later than three peeks' hence. In tho meantime those who have been on duty since tho disaster aro being given leavo from day to .'day and any requiring an anti-tetanus injection aro receiving it. misleading rumours. NO REASON FOR FEAR. POSITION AT HASTINGS. {by telegraph.—press association.] HASTINGS, Saturday. One of the greatest difficulties with •which the authorities in charge at Hastings have to contend is tho irresponsible circulation of most disturbing rumours. An absurd story that tho .whole population had to be in Danne■jvirke within 24 hours and another that everyone had to be in Trentham by Saturday, are typical examples of stories that are upsetting women in particular. Another rumour maintained that typhoid had broken out. , There is no fear of typhoid in Hastings nor in Napier. The Hastings Borough .■water supply is in normal working order, the sewers arc working perfectly and the maintenance of public health is in expert hands, l'copio have nothing to fear in Lhis direction. READY RESPONSE MADE. activities of y.m.c.a. TRACING MISSING FRIENDS. A generous and ready response has been made by tho people of Auckland to the appeal for assistance in the relief of earthquake sufferers and numerous offers of accommodation were received at the Town Hall on Saturday morning. It is not considered likely now, however, that any further parties of refugees will be sent to. 'Auckland and contributions to the relief fund will be the chief responsibility which will rest unon Auckland citizens.

A party of about 100 refugees arrived by train yesterday morning. Included .were 30 children for Motuihi Island. Practically all the others were going to stay with friends. They were met on arrival by members of the Auckland Automobile Association, who arranged for their transport to their destinations. One family and another girl were received into the care of Major Gordon, of the Salvation Army.

As a result of the setting up of an information bureau in Napier by the Y.M.C.A. to assist in the tracing of missing relatives and friends, the Auckland branch was inundated with inquiries on Saturday and yesterday. Many telegrams were despatched and officials of the organisation in Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau, Dannevirke and Palmerston North are prosecuting industrious inquiries. The Government has granted free telegraphic service for the purpose.

In connection with the relief endeavours the general secretary of the Auckland [Y.M.C.A. has issued an appeal for cigarettes for the use of workers and injured in the stricken areas. Parcels left at the Auckland office of the association will be forwarded to their destination. ; BENEFIT CONCERTS. SUM OF £169 REALISED. A total of over £169 was realised for the relief of distress in Ilawke's Bay as the result of several benefit entertainments held in the city last evening. A programme of talking and silent pictures* was given by courtesy of Fullerllay ward, Limited, and the film producers, and under the auspices of the nationalist Association, in the Majestic Theatre. The proceeds amounted to over £44.

Tljo entertainment provided by local artists at tlie Regent Theatre, the use of ■which was granted by J. C. Williamson Films, Limited, resulted in over £4O being raised. r '

Over £37 was obtained from the concert given by the Musicians' Union in St. James' Theatre. The artists included Mr. Nottingham, one of the Napier refugees. The collection at the Auckland Labour Party's lecture-concert in the Prince Ed\v:ud Theatre aniuuuted to over £2O. A conceit was also given by the Salvation Army in the Town Ilall, over £l2 being raised. The programme of silent and talking pictures arranged by the management of the «'alto Theatre. Newmarket, resulted in a further £l6 being raised. A benefit concert will take place in the A own IJiili next Saturday evening. A concert by leading artists will be°given in the Civic Theatre by courtesy of Mr. -nomas A. O'Brien and the Civic Theatre i"n o gcment the following evenin". fit Vl n rt ' laS ' jeen «' ,r ''anged bv t!tc- ' Hthe conen f r i 8 °i' (i Gir!s ' Associflt 'on in e concert chamber oil February 28. k. - * •