Parliament Debates Australia Debt and Borrowing Policy
Federal discussions condemn overseas borrowing as costly undercutting domestic industries. Speakers cite high cost of living, wool and wheat shortages, naval spending, and public debt plus the need for budget reform. The House adjourned after debating supply and electoral bills.
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Hark Page
Hw Loan Council
New York
London
Theodore
America
Long
Australia
House of Representatives
Rogers
Vic
Millen
Anas Waly
Mena
Gnandal
Senate Adjourns After Reporting Progress on BI Committee
The BI was discussed in Committee with progress reported. the Senate adjourned to Wednesday next.
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Senate
Debates On Territorial Government and Royal Visit Costs
In the Senate discussion Senator Hayes questions a possible Legislative Council for New Caledonia Territory and the governor-general's royal visit cost. The Minister lists Commonwealth expenses up to 1927, notes £2000 funded from a royal visit allowance, and confirms recommendations by the Development and Migration Commission were made but not acted on.
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Senate
William Cgleanrow
Grant
New Caimed
Hayesa
Neoham
Boom Pom
Eraol RS
FOSS
LISS
Cleed
Jesuy
Commonwealth
Henator
State Mall
State Garden
Malbourne
Needham
Development and Migration Commission
High Commissioner’s Duties Questioned Over Statements
In Senate debate Senator Needham challenged whether the Prime Minister had been told of a High Commissioner statement advocating the Commonwealth Line of steamers. Sir William Glasgow replied the High Commissioner serves all Australians, not a political party, and the government addressed reports on the matter.
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Mr. Watson
W.A
W OA
Kalgoorlie
Isrice
Mrr. Makin
S.A
South Australia
Hill
Une
Commonwealth
Tate
Atute
Senate
Needham
Hadeen
People of Australia
William Chasgow
War Service Homes inquiry in Victoria
In reply to Benator Amidrews inquiry the Minister announced an inquiry to determine actions by the War Service Homes Committee. He said every effort aimed to provide well built homes, but repairs blamed on faulty construction largely fell to the applicants’ responsibility.
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War Service Homes
Victoria
War Service Homes Cominden
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Supply passed in committee and moved forward
The Supply Bi was considered in committee and passed out Ayden. The Appropriation TH also passed Shireigh all etngen.
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Ayden
Senate Adjourns After breach of privilege claim
Senator Givens moves that the nine day proceedings in the chamber breached House privileges and should not set a precedent. The motion is defeated by twelve to six on division, and the Senate adjourns to follow.
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House of Representatives
Defence
Grant
Needham
Australia
Crant
Senate
Givens
Senate Debates Loan Bill Postponed After Brief Session
The Senate resumed proceedings but debate on the loan bill paused after a short session. The Hui of Representatives reportedly received a three vote from Remutor Ca pow, with Senator Neen ham contributing to the discussion before adjournment.
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Senate
Ie Lain IL Wow
Remutor Capow
Neenham
Polling Hours Debate and Voting Secrecy Tensions Rise
The debate centers on abolishing polling hour restrictions and the impact on vote secrecy. Sen. Glasgow notes no hardship if voters cast ballots before 7 pm while postal voting remains seen as essential for ill or debarred electors. Contributors include Kenwlore Andrew Reid and Renater Findley discussing conviene payments and intimidation fears.
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Acnuar Needham
Renater Findley
Kenwlore Andrew
Reid
Arnator Crant
William Glasgow
DeWwa
Acoustic Critique of Congress Inspires Expert Review
Complaints cite poor acoustics in the House of Representatives and Senate Chamber after the session resumes. Gallery patrons and lawmakers report inaudible remarks, prompting an architectural expert investigation ordered by the Commission. A bank clerk seeks private family board with preference for Ainslie.
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House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
Ainslie
J. H. Littl
Commonwealth Hank
Canberra Citizens Convene Public Meeting on Representation
Canberra branch calls a public meeting of Federal Capital Territory residents to discuss forming a Citizens' Committee for Parliamentary and Local Governing Body representation. Meeting set for October 24, 1927 at Acton Hall with City civic leaders invited. monthlies to discuss name change to School Committee and Child Welfare Association.
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Canberra
Oral Capital Commission
Canal
Federal Capital Commission
Federal Capital Territory
Acton Hall
At &P.m. Co
E. Francis
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Hid Welfare Association
T. Hone
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