HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WELLINGTON, Oct. 27. The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. ..
PROFITEERING. Replying to Mr McCombs, the Premier said nothing in the way of profiteering would be permitted in connection with mineral oils, which, though scarce, must not be sold at exorbitant prices. , DISFRANCHISED. Replying to Mr Young, the Hon. Russell said there was no provision in the law to enable ratepayers in camp to rote at the approaching county elections, nor was it possible to pass legislation this session to enable this tf be done* VALUABLE MOSS. Replying to Mr Field (Otaki), the Hon. Russell said he would inform the Imperial authorities that there were in the Dominion large quantities ot sphagmum moss, which had been found to be suitable for dressing wounds. EXPEDITIONARY FORCES AMENDMENT BILL. The Expeditionary Forces Amendment Bill; with amendments, was received from the Legislative Council. On the motion oi the 'Premier, the amendments were set down for consideration nest sitting day.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17125, 29 October 1917, Page 5
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