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Bubonic Plague

In January 1900 Sydney was terrified by an outbreak of bubonic plague.  In May a case was reported in Fitzroy.  The Northcote Council reacted quickly to this threat with the Town Clerk, William Swift, warning ratepayers of the danger and offering a bounty for every rat killed.   Northcote and Preston were especially at risk as the tanneries located in the area would be a natural breeding ground for the rodents.

There are no recorded instances of anyone getting bubonic plague in Darebin.

Sources

Northcote Leader (Melbourne), Newspaper, Northcote 1882 –

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