IN OTHER CENTRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1488, 19 November 1918, Page 6

IN OTHER CENTRES.

PASSED THE ZENITH. DECLINING IN WELLINGTON. Press Association. WELLINGTON, November 18. The Health Officer, Dr Makgill, states that there arc indications that the disease is being got under in Wellington. Things now seem to be going well, he says, and the epidemic is lessening. The Minister of Defence states that reports from camps and military hospitals are reassuring. There have been no fresh admissions at Hanmer, and the epidemic is in hand at Eotorua. Two serious cases are reported at Narrow Neck camp. Mr Ernest Y. Pedstone, a commercial traveller, and Mr Denis Foy, a woolbroker, died from influenza to-day. Some doctors think that Saturday was the zenith of the epidemic here, and that now it is falling. WELLINGTON. Press Association. WELLINGTON, November 19. The doctors have been organised to deal with the city in blocks, and save overlapping. Fifty-four more names have been published of soldiers who have succumbed. It is estimated that some 200 have fallen victims. The epidemic is especially severe on returned men who have not fully recovered and whose systems are too weak to throw off the attacks. A CHEERING REPORT. "More than holding our own," is the cheering report from the Wellington Hospital to-day. There have been a few more admissions, but many of the inmates are now convalescent, and being removed to accommodation that has been prepared. The position in regard to the tram service is about the same. There will probably be a, restricted service again to-morrow. steamerTaffected. Press AssoeAalion. WELLINGTON, November 19. The Faparoa came in from Gisborne with 14 cases of influenza aboard. Mr Scott, the chief engineer, died. AUCKLAND. Press Association. AUCKLAND, November 19. The deaths in the Auckland hospitals from influenza, from midnight on Monday till 10 o’clock last night, totalled 16, as compared with 18 in the previous 24 hours. The removal of convalescents is being expedited. Though the position is improving, the Health Officer warns workers and the public against any relaxation of their efforts. There is a marked improvement at Narrow Neck camp, MARLBOROUGH. Press Association. BLENHEIM, November 19. The influenza outbreak is widespread in Marlborough, the majority of cases being of a mild character. One death occurred yesterday, and there are a few serious cases. The authorities are working hard with remedial measures. Business is practically at a standstill, people obeying the instructions to remain at their homes, NORTH OF AUCKLAND. DARGAVILLE, November 18. Mr A. C. Black, associate editor of the "Times," and Messrs Dickey Brothers, two well-known farmers, are amongst the latest victims whose deaths have been reported. All available public buildings are being utilised. Fully 50 Natives are down at Te Kopuru. Kaihu district reports that the Natives are in a bad way. One death occurred there this morning.

HAWKE'S BAY. Press Association. HASTINGS, November 19. Captain Allen Bishop, military transport officer on. the Wellington staff, died this morning from pneumonia. Three other deaths were reported during the night. There are 73 inmatos at the emergency hospital at the racecourse, of which only four are serious. It is officially estimated that there are 800 cases in the town, most of a mild form. taranakTdistrict. . NEW PLYMOUTH, November 18. The epidemic, has been fairly rife in the Taranaki district, but prompt and thorough organisation has kept it in check and reduced serious cases to a minimum. On Thursday it was decided to close down all business in New Plymonth and stop running trains. The organised, 40 cars being employed making a daily inspection, providing medicines, etc., whilst the women organised and provided nursing and other help. To date about 10 per cent, of the population has been down with the disease, but many are convalescent, and there is reason to believe that the back of the epidemic has been broken. Only two or three deaths have been re/ ported so far, all being contracted in outside districts. GREYMOUTH. GREYMOUTH, November 10. Pneumonic, influenza is still severe. The doctors are overtaxed, and there is a great, shortage of nurses. There have been seven deaths since Saturday. At St. Columba :.n additional hospital has boon established under the Sisters of Mercy. The disease is also raging in the country districts, but its form is not so severe. Eight of the nurses are down at the General Hospital. There has been a steady rain for the past week, which still continues. WAIMATB. ; WAIMATE, November 19. Most of the influenza cases in Waimate came from Christchurch, where the show-week crowd spread the infection. Only one death has occurred here from influenza. There are not many serious cases here, but every precaution is being taken. The town is almost deserted, the shops closing every day at 3 p.m. to enable the employees to take exercise. Rain set in on Sunday, and has been continuous. OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND. DUNEDIN, November 19. The number of influenza cases in Otago and Southland notified to-day was 34, a drop of 13, compared with yesterday. There are 204 cases in the Dunediu Hospital. i