A FEDERAL PROPOSAL.
RESENTED BY LABOUR. [By Electric Cable —Copyright] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Thusday, 5.5 p.m.) HOBART, November 15. In the Assembly Mr Ogden (Labour) moved that a petition be sent to the King against tho Representatives Bill, which blocks State members from being nominated for Federal seats without resigning, as it contravenes section 59 of the Constitution. The Premrer and Leader of the Opposition endorsed the protest, but deprecated asking the King to interfere in domestic politics. The motion was lost by 12 votes to' 11. '
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2000, 16 December 1921, Page 5
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90A FEDERAL PROPOSAL. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2000, 16 December 1921, Page 5
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