QUARANTINE SHIP
RESTRICTIONS LIFTED (P.A.) Parliament Bldgs., May 20. The Rf. Hon. P. Fraser stated tonight that the quarantine restrictions on a hospital ship which had recently arrived have been lifted Disembarkation of the patients to the clearing hospital in Wellington commenced this afternoon and will be completed to-morrow, with the exception of a small number who will have to remain for a few days until it is clear that the recent revaccination has been successful. Mr Fraser said he regretted that next-of-kin and friends could not be permitted to meet the men as they came off the ship. This was owing to it being necessary to take the patients 1o the clearing hospital for a complofp change of clothing. It was anticipated that all precautionary measures would be completed to-morrow and the clearing hospital opened to next-of-kin and friends at 2.30, when an official welcome would be held. North Island patients would disperse to their homes durins the week-end. and those to the South Island at the beginning of next week.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 118, 21 May 1943, Page 3
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