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— ... EPIDEMIC IN .WELLINGTON. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, June 11. This week has. seen the development of a very unpleasant form of influenza, the result of which is that many city office and warehouse staffs are depleted. Tho malady begins with a sudden cold, flooding the eyc s and nose. It then attacks the chest, causing a hacking cough, great weakness, with a tendency to pneumonia, unless cared for. It is stated that, despite official reports to the contrary, a very serious , form of influenza has been prevalent in Sydney and Melbourne. During three weeks prior to June 3, there were 36 deaths in Sydney attributable to influenza. rn^satss»Auassaaamma^«amaammr
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 June 1926, Page 9
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110THE ’FLU. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 June 1926, Page 9
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