The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House that our local area consists of a population of approximately 1100 people, from alpha to Jericho. Even though our nursing staff at our local hospital is without question the very best, we feel, as a community, that a full time doctor would benefit us greatly.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House that a full-time resident doctor be appointed by the Central West Hospital and Health Service with the utmost urgency.