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This could not be definitely ascertained. Two dead rats and a sample of ship's water supply were sent to Dr. HEANLEY, the Government Bacteriologist, but reported as non- infected by him. The possibility of the vegetable supply is the only feasible one, that these were not boiled in the cooking process and such things as turnips and sweet potatoes being frequently soil contaminated inust be ascribed as the cause.
During this period as both Dr. Kevr and myself had to be afloat simultaneously attending to different duties, the want of a second launch was very much felt. Wo there- fore had to get special sanction for the hire of a second launch during this period. In all times of quarantine the want of a second launch becomes. essential, as it is impossible for one Officer to be attending to quarantine work while his other routine work of visitation of arrivals and inspection of emigrants is awaiting him.
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