RAILWAYS BILL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume IV, Issue 103, 9 April 1936, Page 6

RAILWAYS BILL.

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JpGHTS OF RAILWAY|W^EttSi Press ASSbclatioc-Cki&yrlgti;:;:':. | Press Association —Gojjyrteb':. ‘ , / 1 Wellington, Aprit/Byt * The Railways Amendment Bill QUjpkly passed through all stages in the of Representatives this afternoon be&pie the House adjourned for the EastejrV|: cess; Opposition members provided ’lhe xhajority of speakers, the Government’s action in abolishing the Railway Board -and the decision to construct Certain

lines being criticised. Speakers again fitted the rank and file of the Goyemnierit party with their silence. A statement by Mr. G. W. Forbes (Opp. -.tt-piurunui) that .his Government 1 -quite prepared to reconsider the construction of the South Island Main Trunk tine when finances were available Brought Mr. E. P. Meachen (Govt.—W iiyua) to his feet.. He said he cbuld not allow such a reirtistck' to pass as since the ernment had removed large/quantities of gear and material and sold them for a mere song. v- / Mr. W. J. Broadfoot suggested .that instead , Obstructing expensive railway lines thfe should construct good concretcroads/and make' Use bf mbdern irieaiis p# s jrayfil : The Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Minister, Railways, said full information; presented to the House in, connection with: any project taken. Referring to. the setting. ,up of va