AUSTRALIA.
GENERAL ITEMS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Sydney, Aug. 19. In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook announced that an administrator is being appointed in Newcastle or Sydney to control coal transport, witll the object of diverting all the Maitland coal to inter-State channels, leaving other districts for the export trade. Brisbane, Aug. 19. Parer and M'lntosh intend leaving on Saturday morning, and are due in Sydney in the afternoon. Melbourne, Aug. 19. ■Sir Joseph Cook has introduced a Bill providing for the acceptance of ,the mandate over the Pacific territories. MV Cunningham moved an amendment providing that the proposed Government be in accordance with the White Australia policy. Sir Joseph Cook explained that the amendment could be moved at a later stage, but Labour insisted on a division and the amendment was defeated by 32 votes to 23. Melbourne, Aug. 19. The Victorian Government was defeated in a clause in the Public Service Act which the. Premier announced was vital. The voting was 21 to 23. The House adjourned and the Cabinet is considering the position.
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 August 1920, Page 8
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177AUSTRALIA. Taranaki Daily News, 20 August 1920, Page 8
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