Critical Operation In
pp. 53-54 · Read in the full issue
Mid-Ocean
The Canadian-Australian liner Niagara stopped in mid-ocean, between Suva and Honolulu, on May 26. in response to signals from the American steam yacht Viking. Mr. G. F. Baker, owner of the
yacht and the millionaire president of the American First National Bank was gravely ill, suffering from peritonitis.
The master of the Niagara (Captain W.
Martin) placed on board the Viking a doctor and nurse (both passengers) who immediately performed an operation upon Mr. Baker, whose condition was
reported satisfactory. After a delay of 21 hours, the Niagara went on.
Later information received in Hono lulu was that a relapse had occurred in the condition of Mr. Baker, and a coast guard cutter was ordered to rush medi cal supplies to the yacht. Shortly after the cutter left, an appeal was made for blood donors, and a naval aeroplane was despatched with serum that could be used instead. But despite all effort to save his life, Mr. Baker died on May 31.
Mr. G. L. Windred, an entomologist who recently arrived in Sydney from Fiji, sailed from Melbourne for England
by the Largs Bay in May.
Mr. L. C. Farnsworth sailed from Sydney for New Guinea by the Montoro on May 15 to join the radio station staff at Rabaul.*