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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
8
A Bunbury resident laments lack of independent representation due to party caucus discipline and ministerial control over works at North Fremantle. He calls for a free hand and direct ministerial accountability, warning against party loyalty undermining Bunbury’s interests.
A large ashore audience attended the Rest to enjoy a programme led by Hon. Superintendent Miss Cons. Mr Wilfred Skewes chaired admirably. John Morrison spoke as Glasgow Seamen's Friends Society chaplain recounting early goldfield voyages and shipwreck trials. musical items and songs followed with applause and an encore for H J Hollis. Next week Miss Edith Tipping will arrange the programme.
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Robertson reports Victoria shows the lowest pulmonary tuberculosis deaths per 10 000 in the Commonwealth. The five year rate ended 1912 averaged 8.6 nationally, with Melbourne suburbs at 10.1 and Ballarat at 10.5. Bendigo declined only to 20.7. New Zealand reached 6.6 per 10 000, while other states ranged from 3.6 to 6.8.
A reader urges Mr Thomas to reveal the true position on alleged leg pulling in the Bunbury matter. The letter questions the credibility of claims, asks for direct proof, and asserts the writer believes a worse motive may be involved.
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