["Local and General", The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), Saturday 23 January 1915, page 2]

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MEDICAL OFFICER FOR BERNIER

The Local Health Board have received a telegram from Mr. Gilchrist, M.L.A., stating that Dr. Laws has been appointed medical officer for Bernier Island. The news will be received with satisfaction at Bernier and in Carnarvon.

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