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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
5
In Melbourne on Thursday the Senate resumed the second reading debate on the Seamen's Corporation Bill and was told the Government had no control over certain cage lines used to pen news. Senator Millen Pult spoke on the issue.
The debate was adjourned at midnight amid a dispute over a time limit on amendments. Senator Millen said there was no necessity for the rule, while Henatore Puleard Gray and others urged continuation, and the House adjourned to the next day.
The House of Representatives wrestled with tariff and protection issues as Sir William Lyne faced repeated rebukes from the speaker for insults during a rowdy session. Key figures Sir John Quick Mr. Lyne Mr. Deakin Mr. Sampson and Mr. Maloney clashed over duties and free trade. The debate adjourned after a vote of 2 to 21.
The report describes a late night debate over the Old Age Pensions Bill with figures such as Sir Joby Forrest and Mr Fisher denying charges of insincerity. Prime Minister Fisher rejects claims of deceit and warns of future pensions in January while Labour accuses the government of misrepresentation. The amendment was rejected on the 26th as Propreda was reported.
In the Assembly the second reading of the Agricultural College Bill was carried on the Speaker's casting vote with 23 votes to others. Debate on the Electoral Bill adjourned as Mr Mackey warned the bill would cause disorganisation.
Melbourne midnight report states three former railway employees James Gavagan John Learbinon and Thos Nangarron were arrested for impersonating railway staff to defraud financiers and others. A number of men are believed involved and large sums were obtained.
At a Hawthorn gathering of the Women’s National League Senator Bird Best apologised for the absence of Mr Joseph Cook in the House of Representatives. Opposition had accused him of being given a pair during the session.
In Hamilton this morning the first civil court heard a contested will of Roberta Wright widow who died last August. The document named executors Thorne Henry Wright and John Kilgott with Rebecca Wright and Mrs Billieot as residual beneficiaries. The will was challenged on alleged testamentary incapacity and improper execution. Probate was resisted by the caveator and an orderly hearing followed before Justice Cesen.
An unreadable OCR fragment from Murtham State School discusses activity at Muutiten 1 and nearby sites. The text is garbled with many misread terms, names, and numbers, making it impossible to extract a coherent event, date, or outcome.
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