AN EMPIRE PARLIAMENT
SIR JOSEPH. WARD’S PROPOSAL
(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.
SYDNEY, June 9 Speaking at the Millions Club, Sir Joseph Ward advocated the formation of-, an Empire Parliament composed of representatives of all the dominions and the Motherland to handle issues that concern the Empire as a whole. He added that the day had. passed .when the House of Commons' With a maze of British problems > could completely control the policy of tlie dominions on broad issues, and the parliament he proposed could legislate on foreign matters —war clouds and the conduct of war should it develop, and similar matters. He also urged suitable reciprocal treatment in trade between Australia, and. New Zealand, and-suggested .-the'formation of a committee of business men ,to- consider ways. and. means to increase trade between the two countries.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 June 1926, Page 5
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