AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL
MORE SQUABBLING. (Br TELEGRAPH—PItESS association—corruiGUT.) Melbourne,' October 1. In the Federal House of Representatives, the debate on tho' Capital Sites Bill was characterised by much squabbling and heat. Charges of treachery and intrigue were freely made. It is hoped a division will bo reached to-day. Mr. Bruce Smith withdrow his amendment to tho effect that Parliament, which has sat in Melbourne since May 9, 1901, should continue to assemble there until a period of ten years has been, completed, and that then for ten years it should meet in Sydney, tho final choice of a sit-o being deferred until 1921. Mr.; Bruce Smith saw that there was no possibility of his amendment being oarried. NOT DALGETY ALONE. AN AMENDMENT CARRIED. (Ree. October 2, 1.3 a.m.) Molbourne, October 1. The House carried an amendment, by 26 votes to 19, declaring that an opportunity should bo given to discuss other sites besidos Dalgety.
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 317, 2 October 1908, Page 7
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153AUSTRALIA'S CAPITAL Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 317, 2 October 1908, Page 7
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