AN INTERESTING COMMENT.

The Express and Telegraph, 4 April, 1912

THE ENDEAVOUR NEED NOT

SEARCH.

Melbourne, April 3.

After the discovery of wreckage from the

Koombana, the Western Australian 

Government telegraphed to the Minister 

of Customs that the proposed search by the

trawler Endeavour would not be necessary. 

The Endeavour, however, left on Monday 

for the West. It is hoped to intercept her at 

Albany. As her services for search work are 

apparently not required, the trawler will be 

made available to Commander Brewis for 

the inspection of lighthouses on the Western 

Australian coast.

Mr. Tudor has received from the Marine

Enginedrivers, a copy of a resolution 

thanking him for having ordered the trawler 

in the first instant to assist in the search,

and expressing the opinion that an 

investigation by a Government steamer 

would be a most effective method of 

ascertaining the fate of the Koombana.

What could he have meant by Government steamer? Already a number of privately owned steamers, luggers and sailing craft had been engaged to make a comprehensive search. In addition to this the chartered (Harbours and Lights Department) tug Una was on site, so to speak. 

Is there a hint of introducing a 'neutral party' to ensure an unbiased search? An apprehension, if you will, that the truth might be swept under the carpet, if found to be 'inconvenient'.

courtesy Trove