PARLIAMENT
AFTERNOON SITTING.' (Per Press Association.) Wellington, last night. .The Council met at 2.30. Tbs Hon. Mr Wigram gavo notice to introduce a Bill to amend the constitution of the Legislative Council, end to make provision for tho election of European members and the appointment of Maori mem* bors, and to limit the number thereof. Tho debate on the Address ia-Eoply was commenced and adjourned. The House met ajj 2.30. Mr Seddon gave notice to introduoe a Usurious Bates of lutorest Prevention Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Shops and Offices Act Amendment Bill to repeal Olass E of last year’s Aot. A long debate ensued, lasting until the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING: SITTING. Tji* House r*sjumecf 7.50-. The debate ou toe seooud roadlDg of the Shops and Offioes Act Amendment Bill oooupied the whole evening, and was still proceeding when the telegraph office dosed.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1494, 30 June 1905, Page 3
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