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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

5

Senate Demonstrations Against E Government Begin

The Senate plans strength displays in the House as the Commonwealth Bank Bill nears second reading. Demonstrations will be purely symbolic, with no forced votes on members' beliefs. Last night the Government lost by 4 votes to 9 on Senator Barnes adjournment motion at 10:30 p.m. and on Senator Elliott's bid for a Select Committee into Standing Committee appointments. Sir George Pearce warned the chamber remains a political factor, saying others will realize this soon.

Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth Bank Barnes Elliott George Pearce

Senate debate on standing committee and reform proposal

In a heated session Senator Elliott led a motion to appoint a select committee to study establishing a standing Senate on rules and ordinances and related issues. Critics questioned scope while supporters argued the reform could improve legislative work. The motion passed with amended wording focusing on broader participation and committee examination.

Fortnightly Meetings Abolished in Home Affairs Bill

The minister sought leave to read the Seat of Government Administration Amending Bill in the House of Representatives. Roland Green questioned the bill’s disclosure of its intent and knowledge. The bill would allow power to the Third Commissioner to call meetings and alter attendance rules.

Blakeley Gov Vrsay Roland Green Canberra

Edison Develops Rubber From Weed Inventor Announces

Edison’s latest science note claims a method to extract rubber from a common American weed Iron Red. The process reportedly costs about 16 cents per ounce and requires a lengthy refining period.

New York Eden Moretary

Federal Highway Project Aims To Link Canberra Goulburn Sydney

Mr. Thomas Hill testifies before Public Works Committee on a five mile plus road in Federal Territory funded by the Commonwealth. The scheme would run from Parliament House through Federal Territory to Canberra and Sydney, with stages including ballast, gravel, and bitumen surfacing. Costing and timelines are outlined with ties to New South Wales funding and savings on travel distance to Goulburn Collector.

Thomas Hill Commonwealth Parliament House Federal Territory Canberra Goulburn Sydney Hui Australia Amelia Ligern von Collector Bungenderg U Braidwood Hateman's Hay

Cream of Yeast Promises Quick Health Boost

Advertising copy touts vitamins in Cream of Yeast as superior to regular yeast for energy and health. Claims include rapid relief from headaches indigestion nervousness and low mood with improved skin tone and stamina.

Chenia

Christ Church Confirmation Service by Bishop White

Bishop White confirmed 42 candidates at Christ Church Chelet Church Queanbeyan on Tuesday evening drawing a large congregation. Archdeacon Mike the rector and Mon Murs of Coapm assisted. Bishop White, a former archbishop and long served in several Australian posts, is noted for his distinguished career.

Mehop Gotbert White Hoyer Chelet Queanbeyan Elines Ie Mike Peetor Mon Murs Coapm Rho White Hishop Willachra Charter's Towers Herkerion Avenewood Trog Menor Archblearon Queeneland Mimo Peient N.hieenedde Prien Bi. James Townaville Roetor Hugi Indé Bewee Hirhop Carpentaria Willnshurss

Exhibition at Ainslie School Opens With Chief Inspector

Great interest surrounds the Ainslie school exhibition to be officially opened by Chief Commissioner A J Christie. The event runs from 7 to 9 p m with displays by children and opportunities for men to view the work.

Uhoe Ainslie Omer A J. Christie Welowk Fathaes

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