THE COMMONWEALTH.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 946, 13 October 1910, Page 5

THE COMMONWEALTH.

LIABILITY FOE NAYAL SERVICE. ByTelesra.ph-I'ress Aeeociation-Oopyriffht Melbourne, October 12.' *'l ; The Naval Defence Bill provides ,that ' s the permanent forces shall be liable to continuous service, and may be employed , on any naval service. Citizen forces are only to be liable for' ( active serviee when called out by pro- * elamation. They may be required to serve in. any naval service within or beyond the Commonwealth. f / The naval force may be used for the protection of the State against domestic • violence, and if acting with the King's forces may be subjected to any Imperial i Act or regulations. , THE SUGAE BIOS. \[ Melbourne, October, 12. i! •' The Federal House of Representatives read the Sugar Bonus Bill a third tune, and passed the Sngar Excise Bill through ■ all stages. ' THE LAND TAX; , " • (Eec. October IS, 1 a.m.) , fc Melbourne, October 12. In the House of Representatives the Land Tax Bill has been read a third time. An attempt was mado to recommit the ', • , Bill to provide for a separate assessment of land sold before the end of the year. •Mr. Deakin, Leader, of the Opposition, said tho principles of equity would not be allowed over to creep into the Bill.