Parliament. Tuesday, August 10. Summary of Business
In the Legislative Council, The general debate on the Draft Federal Constitution was continued by Sir Arthur Renwick, Mr. Kater, and Mr. D. O'Connor, and was then…
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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, August 10
The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. FEDERATION DEBATE. The debate was resumed on the motion of Mr. Barton,—"That, in pursuance of section 26 of the…
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Mr. Cowan, who contested the Awarua seat with Mr. Ward, has been legally advised that he can claim toe seat. The matter is likely to be fought out in the Election Court…
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As there was very little formal business before the Legislative Council last night the debate o[?] the Constitution of the Commonwealth Bill was resumed by Mr. PUlsford, who spoke strongly in…
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In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Sleath asked the Minister for Mines, "Under what authority was the permit to mine for gold issued to the Wentworth Gold-mining company, and…
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The Legislative Council met again yesterday at 4.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. A. T. Kerr…
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The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence for the remainder of the session was granted to Mr. A. T. Kerr, on the…
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In the Legislative Council, Leave of absence for the remainder of the session was granted to Mr. Kerr, and to Mr. Watson for one month, on the ground of ill-health in…
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The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING. Mr. CREED asked the Vice-President of the Executive Council,—In reference to his answer to…
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The present session of Parliament has been noticeably free from any unpleasantness between members. Yesterday evening, however, Mr. E. M. Clark came into collision with Mr. Copeland, and a lively scene took place. It was led up to by Mr. Clark's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railways and Tramways. Annual Report of the Commissioners. a Net Profit of £1,471,338. a Record Year. The annual report of the Railway Commissioners was submitted to Parliament yesterday. the Railways
The result of the year's working is briefly summarised as follows:--Total traffic, railways and tramways, £3,321,437; total expenditure, railways and tramways, £1,850,099; balance after…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Scene in Parliament. Mr. Copeland and Mr. E. M. Clark. the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Mr. Du Faur's Bust. Imputation of Motives. an Angry Denial. Mr. Clark Removed From the Chamber. Mutual Apologies and Explanations
A short but exciting scene took place in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, resulting in the removal of an hon. member. The action of the trustees of the National Art Gallery…
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A few unimportant matters having been disposed of in the Legislative Council last night, the way was cleared for the resumption and conclusion of the debate on the motion to go into…
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The Legislative Council metagain at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. CLERGY WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND. The Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund (Sydney…
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In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Sleath asked Mr. Sydney Smith (Minister for Mines and Agriculture) if his attention had been drawn to a report appearing in that…
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The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. SYDNEY DIOCESE TRUSTEES BILL. On the motion of Mr. HUMPHERY, the Clergy, Widows and Orphans' Fund (Sydney…
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In the Legislative Council, The Clergy Widows and Orphans' Fund (Sydney Diocese) Trustees' Bill was read the second time, and passed through committee without…
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The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. CLERGY WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND BILL. Mr. HUMPHERY moved that the Clergy…
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The Draft Constitution Bill was finally dealt with in the Legislative Assembly on August 4. An amendment in the preamble acknowledging the supreme power of God was adopted…
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IN the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday Mr. Brunker stated that an amendment of the law relating to the Sunday closing of shops would be carefully considered…
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