HOT TIME IN VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.
MELBOURNE, July 11.
An angry scene occurred in the Assembly during -which Mr Solly characterised Mr Bent's administration as the most corrupt Victoria, had ever had. Mr Solly was ordered to Tetire from the Chamber, and when allowed to return to ■withdraw the remark alleged that it was made to him by a supporter of the Government.
During the excitement Mr Bennett denominated Mr Bent as a "scandalous old» rascal." He subsequently withdrew the remark, but asked for a Royal Commission to enquire into the purchase of the Chirnside estate as corruption was whispered.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LI, Issue 9139, 11 July 1906, Page 7
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99HOT TIME IN VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LI, Issue 9139, 11 July 1906, Page 7
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