"There is hardly a home in Hamilton that has not been affected by measles," said Dr. H. B. Turbott, district health officer. "Generally, I think the worst of the epidemic has passed in Hamilton," he added. South of OhaupO, however, the epidemic has apparently not passed its maximum and many adults are becoming affected. The attendances at schools throughout the district are heavily reduced owing to measles, and many bu.sine.ss house staffs are depleted." The question as to what damages should be assessed was the only issue put to a jury in the Supreme Court in Hamilton in a case in which Henry George Knowles, motor-driver, Palmerston North, sought to recover £5087 from Roy Whittle, gum worker, Auckland in respect to injuries received in a motor collision which occurred at Huntly on March 21, 1937. Mr. Justice Reed presided. The jury awarded the plaintiff £2600 general damages and £587 special damages, making a total sum of £3187.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19698, 2 August 1938, Page 8
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