Delay in legislative session sparks protest and adjournment
The Legislative Council scene on April 21 features protests by Hon. Mr. Moxwon over delaying public business, criticisms of repeated summons with little work, and calls to push Ways and Means and Fisheries rules. The House adjourned to Tuesday after noting illness among ministers and a slow pace.
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Skelton
House of Assembly
Revver
Moxwon
England
Council
Abraham Lincoln
Harvey
Ife
Fishery Commission
Mr. Monroy
Thes
Debate Over Lobster Close Season Dates In Fisheries Rules
The House debated octagonal lobster rules as the Fisheries Commission proposed dates for the close season. Members favored leaving rules intact for now, with potential amendments later to suit northern and western coast conditions. The 8th section was adopted, and House adjourned after sending messages to the Assembly and noting related bills and correspondence on tariffs and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Harris
Monroe
Mr. M
Mr. Hanvey
Efe
Green Bay
Tlon
Tatgor
Fisheries Commission
House of Assembly
Amendments Move Second Reading In Lottery and Carrier Bills
Thursday April 28 the house met at 430 pm and debated the bill to amend title 23 chapter 86 of the Consolidated Statutes Of Lotteries. An amendment to read the bill six months was rejected 3 to 2 contents. The bill on liabilities of carriers by water was read second time and referred to a committee of the whale house. The House of Assembly sent a message with amendments adopted by the Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Commission
Mr. T
Mr.t
Monroxw
Ile
Stanvey
Harvey
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Gro. H Emerson
Mr. Harvey
My. Hayway
Newfoundland
Canada
Governor General of
Secretary of State
Bles
Talbot
Monroe and Harris
Messrs
Harvey and Skelton
Whale House
the Presipent
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House
Assembly
Goa
F. Berteat
Union Bank of Newfoundland
Duckworth Street
James Golds
St. John’s
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