LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
The Council met at 2.30 p.m. LOCAL BILL.
The Onehunga Cemetery Bill was passed through Committee without amendment and read a third time.
NATIVE BILL.
The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was considered in Committee, and the third reading was made an order of the day fot Tuesday.
THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES BILL.
The Gaining and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill was introduced by Mr W. O. WALKISR and read a second time. Two ol the principal clauses provide that if any person is found loitering, or if two or more persons assemble in any public thoroughfare, for the purpose of wagering, each of them commits an offence, and is liable to a penalty not exceeding £10, and that if such offence is committed in view of a constable he may without warrant arrest the who shall be detained in custody until the sitting of the Court.
A general discussion took place on the subject, several members condemning the continued legalising of the totalisator, and others urging that the powers given constables were too stringent. The Becond reading was eventually agreed to, and the committal of the bill was set down for Tuesday. OTHER BILLS. The Tramways Act Amendment Bill was read a second time, and after a short discussion the debate on the Separate Institu* tions Bill was adjourned till next sitting day. The Council rose at 4.45 p.m.
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 10150, 24 September 1898, Page 8
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Press, Volume LV, Issue 10150, 24 September 1898, Page 8
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