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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
5
The Senate met in committee on the Federal Capital Bill with the session delayed by night. Debate focused on agricultural and oil provisions as part of the day’s proceedings in Melbourne.
The House of Representatives debated motions to abrogate parliamentary procedures and near term reforms. Mr Kelly proposed a motion, Mr Glyndon promised an inquiry into a suspected phosphate cartel, and Mr Deakin spoke with Mr Hughes about early December. The Defence Bill was sent to report, and Mr Puller moved the second reading of the Referendum Act with committee progress noted.
Melbourne reports that the minister claimed immigrants were not given preference over locals for jobs during recent assembly proceedings. The debate touched on revetment employment guarantees and related readings, with reference to the Geelong Beverage Will and other continuing business.
An unclear historical note describes a council or committee debating a settlement and arrears related to Clewer. The fragment mentions terms of a plan, a government power, and an adjournment in a session. Names and precise actions are obscured by OCR errors, but the item centers on a local settlement and review by a governing body.
From Ouren Correspondent the event featured a long evening of sacred pieces performed under Mr. Morgan’s direction. The program included a selection of hymns and choral works, with an audience responding warmly to the performances and the refined execution. A collection was taken and forwarded to the Howey appeal, while local officials noted the event’s cultural value.
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