by Claire Johnson
In May 1918, reports of a mysterious and deadly disease ravaging Europe began to reach Australia, causing concern amongst those who had family members involved in the war in Europe. By July, England was affected, and Australian newspapers and letters from soldiers kept the Australian public informed.
Dubbed the ‘Spanish Flu’, it was a variant of swine…
In May 1918, reports of a mysterious and deadly disease ravaging Europe began to reach Australia, causing concern amongst those who had family members involved in the war in Europe. By July, England was affected, and Australian newspapers and letters from soldiers kept the Australian public informed.
Dubbed the ‘Spanish Flu’, it was a variant of swine flu, highly contagious and…
Headline from advertisement for Nicholas' "Aspro" Tablets, The Argus, 30 Jan 1919
Claire Johnston will talk about The Effect of Spanish Flu on Australia and Port Melbourne
Monday 24 March 2014, 7.30pm
Council Chamber
Upstairs at Port Melbourne Town Hall
Bay Street