27a
["Minister for Works", The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), Saturday 17 February 1912, page 3]
MINISTER FOR WORKS
VISIT TO NORTH-WEST.
Perth, Feb. 16.
The Minister for Works, Mr, Johnson, announced to a deputation from the Nor'-West yesterday that he would make an extended tour of the whole of the coastline in April for the purpose of seeing what could be done for its development. He was astounded at the neglect of this valuable territory, and was resolved to adopt a progressive policy in connection with it in future.
27b["Off to the Cyclone Zone", The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), Sunday 21 April 1912, page 9]
OFF TO THE CYCLONE ZONE
Mr. Johnson Goes North-West.
The Minister for Public Works leaves for the North-West tomorrow. Ever since he assumed office Mr. Johnson has felt that the reorganisation of the Public Works' operations in that part of the State was necessary. Therefore he intends to visit every port and place where his officers are located, and to look into affairs personally. He will be accompanied by Mr. Tindal, who has been appointed District Engineer in the North-west, and it is expected that their investigations will occupy a couple of months. Meanwhile Honorary Minister Angwin will administer the Public Works Department.