COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.
ANGLO AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAPH AGENYCY
WELLINGTON,
PARLIAMENTARY NEWS,
Sept 12. 4 p.m. in the House to-day Taiaroa gave notice to introduce a Bill to amend Maori representation.
In reply to O'Connor, the Minister of Works said the Government had not considered the report on Colonial industries committee. They would do so first opportunity. In reply to Andrew, the Minister of Works said the Government did not intend to place on the supplementary estimates any sums for the introduction of salmon.
In reply to Creighton, the Premier said he could give no further information than Creighton had about the New Zealand TJniversity. The question was involved, and the Attorney-General's opinion was now on the table.
In reply to. Creighton, the Premier said the decision as to Gazettes in Bankruptcy was in the hands of the Judges, and the Government was not inclined to interfere.
Report of Colonial Industries Committee read.
O'Connor asked Avhat steps should be taken to prevent witnesses materially altering their evidence when proof-slip of it sent for revision. He stated that material alterations had been made, and he desired an enquiry into the, matter. After a remark from the speaker, O'Connor gave notice of motion for enquiry. Discussion begun on third readingProvincial Loan Bill. Eeader Wood called for a division. Tribe now speaking against it.
Sept. 13th. In the House last night the Drawbacks Act Amendment Bill neglected, and the Criminal Children's Act amendment Bill read a second time. Prisons Bill committed and read third time. •
Governor's Salary Bill withdrawn' proposed to introduce another making the salary £5,000 travelling £1,000, and other allowancss £1,500. Lowry Estate to] be mortgaged for £2000, the Governor paying interest on the money spent in 'improvements. If the Governor or his successor not wish to keep it the estate to be sold.
~Otago Reserves Bill read second time. Deeds Registration Act Amendment Bill thrown out by 17 to 11. . Deceased Wife's Sister Bill committed, and read a third time.
Employment of Females in Factories Bill read second time. DUNEDIN. Sept. 13. _ Brannigan be buried to-day with military'honors. Scab broke out in the Oaniaru district.
I FOXTON. ! Sept. 13. !_ Napier arrived. First vessel discharg- ! ing at the new Government wharf. She had nearly a full cargo up, and a good return cargo. Better times in prospect for the district. Bye roads being now completed, and constant and regular steam communication now obtained.
COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.
Wanganui Herald, Volume VI, Issue 1859, 13 September 1873, Page 2
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