The Spanish Flu and the Australian Experience

When did the Spanish Flu reach Australia?

• Late 1918

• Early 1919

• Mid-1919

• Late 1919

Approximately what percentage of Australians were affected by the Spanish Flu?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

How many people died in Australia due to the Spanish Flu?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What was the global death toll of the Spanish Flu?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 50 million

Which age group was most affected by the Spanish Flu?

• Under 18

• 18-24

• 25-34

• 35-44

What measures did Australia take to control the spread of the Spanish Flu?

• Imposing strict quarantine measures

• Screening incoming vessels from overseas

• Quarantining local outbreaks

• All of the above

Where was the Woodman's Point Quarantine Station located?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Perth

Which ship brought infected Australian soldiers to Western Australia?

• Boonah

• Durban

• Fremantle

• Middle East

Who volunteered to attend the quarantine station at Woodman's Point?

• Fr John Flynn OMI

• Archbishop Patrick Clune CSSR

• Fr Flynn's assistant

• A Dutch-Lutheran soldier

Where was Fr John Flynn OMI born?

• Australia

• Ireland

• Holland

• South Africa