Kōrero: Epidemics

Typhoid map, Wellington, 1892 (2 o 3)

This map of inner-city Wellington in 1892 shows houses of people suffering from typhoid. The large dots denote 1892 infections and the smaller dots mark outbreaks during the previous two years. The 1892 outbreak occurred after sewers overflowed during heavy rain.

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Wellington City Archives
Reference: 00233:34:1892/740 typhoid map

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Te tuhi tohutoro mō tēnei whārangi:

Geoff Rice, 'Epidemics - The typhoid era, 1810s to 1890s', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/zoomify/27784/typhoid-map-wellington-1892 (accessed 30 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Geoff Rice, i tāngia i te 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 8 Feb 2024