COMMONWEALTH POLITICS.
TARIFF ANOMALIES. OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. United Press Association —copyright MELBOURNE, July 23. In the House of Representatives, Sir William Lyne moved in-favor of a Bill toi remove, tariff anomalies. The debate was adjourned. An amendment was made to the Old Age Pensions Bill, removing the restrictions on* Asiatics receiving pensions.
THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT'. MORE RECRIMINATIONS. (Received July 24, 12.45 a.m.) MELBOURNE, July 23. The discussion of the Old Age Pension Bill in committee was marked by recriminations between Sir William Lyne and Sir John Forrest. Mr. Cook, chairman, warned Sir William Lyne against hjs continual interruptions.
STATE POLITICS. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT OPENED.’ ADELAIDE, July 23. . Parliament lias opened. The Governor’s Speech foreshadowed three new railways to open up agricultural areas, a - progressive land tax, a Compulsory Purchase Bill, and reference.of the Murray waters question to tlie law Courts. The House adjourned until Tuesday. The Labor party decided to submit a no-confidcnce motion.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2562, 24 July 1909, Page 5
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155COMMONWEALTH POLITICS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2562, 24 July 1909, Page 5
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