State Parliament. Cronulla Railway
With the Legislative Assembly virtually in recess, the Legislative Council yesterday had the stage to itself. It opened its proceedings with three bills—the Australian Iron and…
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Share Hawing. Huge Swindles Alleged. Sensational Statements in Parliament
Sensational statements regarding share hawking and the flotation of companies were made in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last week when the Companies…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Minister's Reply on Company Inquiries Made By Police, He States in Parliament
POLICE inquiries had been made into the activities of a company known as Hodson's Investments, Ltd, in connection with the sale of shares…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →State Parliament "In Early" Has Its Penalty Lost £34,000 Rail Bill Debate
AFTER an amendment to defer it for six months had been defeated by 25 votes to 17. and Mr. J. Gardiner had…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →State Parliament Members of Govt. Critical Railway Bill Is Queried Move To Suspend For 6 Months LANDDEALS
CLAIMS that the proposed construction of a railway from Sutherland to Cronulla had resulted in land trafficking were made in the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lloyd George Bitter "Rats" Sane Ship for Britain Supports Labor Candidate London
"RATS, I am told, desert a sinking ship, but these rats of the present Government have scuttled the ship."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Legislative Council Measures
The Legislative Council yesterday continued its Work of clearing up the business of the session, the Assembly being in recess. On the notice paper were five bills—the Main Roads…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State Parliament. Port Kembla Development Bill Passed by Upper House. Labour Opposition Silent
The bill which ratifies the agreement entered into between the Australian Iron and Steel, Ltd., and the Government for the development of Port Kembla passed all stages in the Legislative Council last night…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →State Parliament Councils' Powers Restricted New Bill Opposed in House Authority For Commissioner Main Roads
BECAUSE it cuts across the principle of wider powers for local governing bodies. Labor members in the Legislative Council last night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Cynical Politicians' Contempt for Rank and File Parliament Takes a Holiday and Ignores Closer Settlement Problem
PARLIAMENT has gone into recess, and may, or may not, meet again this year. Members are smothering themselves with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Grand Rugby Tussle. Queensland Wins by Point on Time Form of Candidates for N.Z. Tour
Rugby Union history was made yesterday, when Queensland and Victoria met for the first time. The game, played at North Sydney Oval, was worthy of the occasion. There was a sensational finish. Just when Victoria appeared assured of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →State Parliament. Income Tax Bill in Council
Members of the Legislative Council yesterday heard an address by Mr. P. C. Spender, K.C., in support of a petition presented by the New South Wales Taxpayers' Association,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →State Parliament Tax Warning by K.c. at Council Bar Overseas Manufacturers Fear Double Impost
MR. P. C. SPENDER, K.C., warned the Legislative Council yesterday that overseas manufacturers might move their agencies out of New South Wales to avoid threatened taxation. He spoke from the Bar of the House on behalf of the Taxpayers'…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →State Parliament K.C. Silenced on Vital Points Ruling in Tax Address Counsel Heard On Minor Issues 'HARDSHIP'
BY a ruling given by the President, counsel for the Taxpayers' Association was prever. from arguing a number of vital points raised…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shaw Is Candidate
MR. GORDON SHAW, manager of the 1927-28 Waratahs Rugby Union, team in Great Britain, is a…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Labour Gain. Derby By-election. Mr. J. H. Thomas's Former Seat LONDON, July 10
The by-election in Derby to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Thomas, resulted in a gain for Labour. The figures are as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Shire Council Election Camden
The result of the extraordinary election for Wollondilly Shire Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. J. Slade, in Riding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Two By-elections in the Year Deaths in Parramatta Council
For the second time in six months, a by-election is to be held for Parramatta Council. The latest vacancy has been caused…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rugby Wins. N.S.W.'s Unbeaten Record. Form of Tour Candidates
New South Wales Rugby Union teams on Saturday further demonstrated their superiority over other States in the code, the first leam defeating Queensland at the Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Hornsby Shire Election
At a by-election in the C Riding of Hornsby on Saturday, Mr. G. Vaughan was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor Carden. The figures announced on…
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