Federation,

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 20, 17 July 1900, Page 3

Federation,

London, July 18. The appointment of Lord Hopetoun as Governor - General is officially announced. General approval is expressed.

Pabis, Jnly 12. Lo TYrups, refenmg t,o the pass .ag of tuiß CommeTiwoalth Bill, 'ay' bat a great nation has thus boei '>orn. Itpredicus that Australia w^ 1 •!aim absolute inrlepondence.

Stoney, July 18. j In tho Assembly, Mr Lyn ■afced that the question whefch* ; \q Governor - Oeneral and b [misters cc.kl legklly reside ov )f New South V.'ales hrd been r« leered to the AUomey-Genecal. ;

July 14. To celebrate the passing of tb< j Commonwealth Bill, bands o ? J oeople proceeded to tho centre of Union bridge orer tbe Murray, shook hands, and exchanged frater- 1 nal greetings. Speaking at Newcasi/le, the Premier said that the federal elections would probably beheld in January or February and not later than March.

Melbotjenb, July 13. The Government have introduced a Bill preventing a member sitting in both the Federal and State Parliament. In tho expectation of (government House being required for the Governor-General ifc is being painted and decorated.

Perth, July 13. The Federal cam pain is being vigorously prosecuted. The women are keenly interested, and are applying in gr9at numbers for electoral certificates.