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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
2
The Newfoundland House opened with petitions on harbor access and shipping, then debated prior lien bonds and guarantees for a papermaking venture. Bills on government acts, nuisances, and a Crowe agreement were read, with most moving to second reading and committee. The session adjourned to Monday with further notices on public roads and fish shipping regulations.
The report notes revenue for 1924-25 at 9,783,318,846 with expenditure of 9,436,185.23, a revenue gain of 1,381,19.37 and a spending drop of 535,952.22. Trade totals rise to 59,994,860.00 with imports at 36,404,674.00 and exports at 25,590,186.00, while gross public debt reaches 67,017,998.93 after loans and Dock Act additions.
The Legislative Council met Friday at 4 p.m. Pending business included deferral of the Statutes Bill committee stage and a Committee for the Whole on the C. J. Crowe Contract Confirmation Bill. Hon. Mr. President spoke on forest policy and Grand Falls difficulties. Messages from the House of Assembly sought concurrence in three bills, all read a first time and set for second reading tomorrow. the House adjourned to Monday at four p.m.
The Council met at four o clock and passed a resolution of regret for the death of Hon. William Elis. The session adjourned to Tuesday at four. Several bills were debated, with some amendments, and others deferred or ordered for third reading tomorrow.
At four p.m. the council deferred the Committee stage of the Consolidated Series act. The Harry J. Crowe Bill passed the Committee stage with minor amendments and will be read a third time tomorrow. Other bills advanced or sent to committee tomorrow with debate over a money bill and distrust of the Trustees measure.
The Council met at 4 p.m. and deferred the Pro mulgation and Construction of Statutes act. The Trusts act passed on third reading. The Apportionment of Periodical Payments act also passed on third reading and a message to the House of Assembly noted passage without amendment. The Postal and Telegraph Service bill committee stage was deferred.
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