which, in common fairness be it stated, the above body is guiltless of displaying when in a dismembered condition. The matter has now, E understand, been refered to Peking, 2 reply being hourly expected, and_the initial-steps in the formation of a Sanitary Board been taken, all of which looks hopeful. In conclusion, I feel Iam only voicing the general sentiment of the community in giving all credit to our medical officer, Dr. Daly, for the courage of his professional opinion at a time when such Opinion was not supported by members of his own cloth, and for the tireless energy he displayed in rousing the community to 8 proper sense of the danger and culpability of inaction.
21st September.
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