THIS AFTERNOON'S PROCEEDINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1693, 22 July 1875, Page 3

THIS AFTERNOON'S PROCEEDINGS.

3.30 p.m. Thames and Waikato Railway.

In the House of Representatives, Mr. O'Neill gave notice of question, What steps had been taken towards the construction of the Thames and Waikato railway, and what were the Government intentions in relation to that work ? _ Petition from Mr .Duder. Mr O'Rorke presented a petition from Mr Duder, sen., asking consideration on account of great age. Onehunga Wharf. In reply to Mr o'Korke, the Minister of Works stated that the Onehunga wharf was not sufficiently strong to bear the continuation of the railway to shipside, and even if strong enough its position is such thatjt would not be advisable to connect. Plans would be made for a new wharf suitable for such extension, and meantime all facilities would be given by the traffic manager and a small platform would be erected near the wharf for passengers.. Stoppage of Free ImmigrationIn reply to Mr Murray, the Treasurer stated he would place immediately on the table papers relative to the reported stoppage bill amending the Waste Land Acf-, 1858.

A resolution was passed, indemnifying the treasurer for £84040, service of the past year.

Mr Bunny's bill was read a first time, enabling Wellington to borrow to build Municipal offices.

Rov/jgmoEg Otaso MembersThe Otago nu'inhfr* are wonlling one another ovpr the dispnral nf iheir Jami.*, Mr. McGlashan having n.ovfd for a return of the lawsuits against (be Superintendent; since 1872, and how settled or compromised. The The Otagans have taken off their coats. Mr Thompson is on bis leg3.|