Local Government Proposals.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4909, 3 October 1884, Page 3

Local Government Proposals.

(Peb Pbess Associatiok.)

Wellingtck, Last night. In the House of representatives to-«day Mr Me Andrew gare notice to move "That in view of*the steps which are to be taken the recess towards submitting to this House at its next session proposals for securing local government, this House is of opinion :~-(l) That no proposals for local government can be efficient in themselves or satisfactory to the country which do not provide that the people shall be relieved of all taxation at the hands of this House other, than such as may be necessary to cover the interest on the colonial debt, the cost of defence (other than local police), of Jhe Supreme Court, telegraph and post offices, immigration, ocean lighthouses, and legislative departments. (2) That all other matters ' affecting the peace and good government, inclusive of construction and working of railways, shall be placed under the con* 1 trol of the local governing bodies, and that to enable • such bodies to perform their functions they shall Lave the whole of the railway revenue and land fund •arising within their.respective territories, and'also should possess such powers of legislation as shall enable them to raise the necessary funds in such manner and from such sources as they shall see fit, and also to provide for the proper local government of their respective districts."