The Upper House Dead-Lock in Colonial Government
The Melbourne journal argues the Upper House blocks reform and risks constitutional deadlock. It contends that a small elected minority holds veto power, misrepresents public opinion, and imperils major measures like state aid abolition and a mint. The piece criticizes the Lords for obstruction, advocacy of a second chamber reform, and warns of decisive action to curb its influence.
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Council Rest Wexion
England
Orue
House of Lardy Wu
House Debates Over Government Actions and Public Grants
In a detailed session the Speaker presided as Mr Duffy moved to note resolutions by the House on Mr Harvey and government decisions. Questions on Loader, Cabinet respectability, and ministerial conduct followed, with MPs asserting motives and challenging appointments. The session also touched on religious grant funding, licenses under Gold Fields and Crown Lands acts, and plans to prorogue Parliament. The day closed with procedures for legal reforms and pension abolition signals, and the council prepared for further readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Howse
Harvey
Hoor
Muy Nituation
Sooriary
Howe
Loader
Tomas
Aes
Spa
Dubot Orler
Embiiug
Ordee
Uarpec
Gimnieval
Wendel
Gundlotap
Swetter
Mer Grant
Carpenter
Brooke
Surr
Embling
Service
Verdon
Legislative Council
Woolf
Hones
Lock
Cary
Dee
Kynelon
Sands
Robertson
Kyneton
Jurge Bindon
Saxde
Moales
Mollison
Relend
Love
Brine
Ron
Wollesday
Michie
Wood Brartet
Nicholeon
Hoas
Lidland
Seine
Justine
Parliament debate on amendments and compensation motion
The House discussed amendments including barristers in the goldfields and consent to a 400 pound compensation to Walter Butler for service in the Ovens district. Evans supported the full reform while Woodemre and Donald advanced procedural steps, with adjournment planned after early discussions.
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Ireland
Evans
Uoolaine
Clauwee
Woodemre
Jeave
Nestler
Donald
Walter Butler
Warren
Ovens
Duffy Attacks Ministry Over Harvey Reinstatement
A parliamentary row erupts as Mr Duffy targets the Ministry over Mr Harvey's reinstatement situation. Key figures include Mr Loader, Mr Francis, and Mr Ireland while a Kyneton meeting protests the appointment of Mr Sands as magistrate. The Ballarat Chamber of Commerce reports rising crime among Chinese residents and endorses harsher penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey
Duffy
Trade and Customs
Conder
Harvey
Mr Harvey
Heales
Loader
Dully
Harvay
Daffy
Francis
Wargey
Villiers and
Heytesbury
Ireland
Legislative Assembly
Carr
Kynuton
Kynston
Sandy
Observer
G. J. Sands
Viocitia
Kyneton
Michia
Legislative Council
Ballarat Chamber of Commerce
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Melbourne
Hastorn
Easing Sesson
Lawer
Asumus
Vietwo
New South Wales
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