Was Delayed
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Pitcairn's Xmas Was Delayed
Christmas on Pitcairn Island was delayed. “Christmas Day” was held on December 31, when, at 5 p.m., Santa finally arrived and the children received presents.
The delay was caused by a serious influenza outbreak on Pit cairn, which struck all but only six or seven of 112 people who were on the island when the out break began. Most of the Is landers were still in bed on Christmas Day.
The medical officer, Mrs. E. M.
Davies, said it appeared Pitcairn had picked up the epidemic from passing ships (50 ships stopped off the island during the year).
One symptom was extreme weak ness which persisted long after the fever had subsided.