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Press Association. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In tho Council Mr. Samuel took tho oath and his seat. Mr. Luke resumed the debate on the Address-in-Roply, which was continued by Mr. Smith. Mr. Loughnnn moved file adjournment. The Council rose at 4.25 p.m.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. In tho House the Premier announced tho receipt of n cablegram from the High Commissioner intimating that the King and Queen had visited (ho Dob’Ll Exhibition and were shown through tho New Zealand court by Air. Reeves. Tho New Zealand and South Afrieaii Customs Treaty Ratification Bill was read a first tiiuo. Tho Trustees Act Amendment Bill was passed its second reading. The Marriages Validation Act Amendment It'll. second reading, was lust, by 40 to 39. The Divorce Act Amendment Bill was passed its second reading. The Law Practitioners’ Act Amendment Bill, second reading, was carried by 3!) votes to 30. The usual Sessional Committees were set up. The Public Trust Amendment and Pure Food Bills passed their .second readings.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2130, 12 July 1907, Page 3
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