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Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1937, Page 8

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IN N.S.W. PARUTaMENT.

SYDNEY, Sept. 20

During a succession of angry scenes in the State Assembly yesterday, the ■leader of the Opposition (Mr Dang) was challenged to make a statement outside the House.

Heated exchanges occurred during discussion of the bill to sanction the construction of a ne>v jetty at Pore Kembla.

Labour members protested when the gag was moved in committee. Mr Lang exclaimed: “This is the rottenest thing I have heard of.”

“Here is a map, which shows a railway to the jetty running right through private property,” said Mr Lang. “The whole thing is corrupt, like your Cronulla railway .”

“Say that outside, and see how you get on,” interjected Mr Monro (C.A.P., George’s River). Mr Lang: I'll say it outside or anywhere else you like.

“Come ou, then, and say it,” said Mr Monro.

;The Government failed to apply the gag, the voting being 29 for 24 against. Not- fewer than 30 members can carry the gag. Sooii alter the debate was resumed, however, the gag was successfully applied. r The third reading of the bill was made an order for the next sitting day. Early in the debate the Labour member for Lakemha (Mr Stanley) had been “removed from the House and its precincts” by order of the Speak-

Mr Tully (Lab., Coulburn) had been told by the Speaker (Mr Weaver) a question by him could no! be answered, because lie had read it, and he was resuming his seat protesting, when Mr Stanley said, “He’s getting childish.”