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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
2
A garbled nationside writeup touches on government changes and ministerial cuts, debating dissolution of the political class and parliamentary limits. It references a coronation, seafaring activity, and various local events with scattered names and numbers.
The article discusses colonial premiers and federal questions amid a transfer of authority. It covers responses to a potential constitutional settlement, the role of Sir Serton and the Premier of Western Australia, and the balance of power between states and federation with references to New Zealand and Ireland in a historical context.
Debates unfold over an Australia to Tasmania railway proposal and related duties, with ministers and opposition figures weighing economic impacts. Key figures including Mr Watkins and Sir Watkin discuss funding, timelines, and political risk as committees consider the plan's viability.
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