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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2067, 19 August 1875, Page 2

THE LATEST.

TELEGRAMS.

Parliamentary.

. (Pfia V&ES& AGENCY.)

This Day's Proceed- : ings.

HOUSE OF EEPRESENTATIYES. WELLINGTON. 3.20 p.m. This day. The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. : The Napier Swamp Nuisance Bill wa« passed. Sir Donald McLean gave formal notice that the debate on the Abolition Bill take precedence of all other bnsineas until its conclusion excepting on Wednesday next, which should be devoted to private business. Mr Holies ton gave notice to move for information as to the manner in which the legislature signified its desire for -tho the removal of the Judges. In reply to Mr T. Kelly, the Colonial Treasurer, said credit would not be allowed to the district of Taranaki for proceeds of the railway reserves sold to the - General Government within the Province. '- They did not feel justified in opening up such questions, although regretting the way these reserves were disposed af. Mr Shechan asked whether it was Intended to take any steps towards improving the entrance to the Harbor of Gisborne. The Treasurer said the' matter was purely provincial, and reminded the hon. ' member that the House had voted £40,000 for public works in the North Island. '3,