AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.
A QUESTION OF TIMBER. By Cable—Press Association- : -Copyright. Received 10. 10.20 p.m. Melbourne, October 16. The House is discussing Mr. Hedge's motion censuring the Government for its decision to use kauri sleepers for construction of the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway in preference to more suitable timber. It urged the merits of jarrah, condemning the Powellising process. It was stated that the New Zealand Government cancelled the contract for Powellising white pine sleepers, owing to the decay of some after two years. The process is still in its experimental stage. Mr. O'Malley, replying, said that the motive behind the motion was the defence of a monopoly, and gave instances to show that Powellising was an effective preservative.
COMMONWEALTH APPEALS. Received 1(1, 11.3.1 p.m. Melbourne. October 10. The Commonwealth Government appeals to the Privy Council against the Coal Vend decision, and also applies to the High Court for leave to appeal in the Sugar Commission decision.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 128, 17 October 1912, Page 5
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155AUSTRALIAN POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 128, 17 October 1912, Page 5
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