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1954-55.

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MEMBERS

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SESSION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST PARLIAMENT.

(Sittings-From 4th August, 1954, to 28th October, 1955.)

(House of Representatives dissolved 4th November, 1955.)

Name. Division. State.

I i

Adermann, Charles Frederick, Esquire,Chairman of Committees

Allan, Archibald Ian, EsquireAnderson, Gordon, EsquireAndrews, Thomas William, EsquireAnthony, Hon. Hubert LawrenceBarnard, Lance Herbert, EsquireBate, Henry Jefferson, EsquireBeale, Hon, Howard, Q.C.Beazley, Kim Edward, Esquire ..Bird, Alan Charles, EsquireBland, Francis Armand, EsquireBostock, William Dowling, Esquire, C.B.,

D.S.O., O.B.E.Bourke, William Meskill, EsquireBowden, George James, Esquire, M.C.Brand, William Alfred, EsquireBrimblecombe, Wilfred John, EsquireBrown, Geoffrey William, Esquire, M.B.E.(a)Bruce, Hon. Henry AdamBryson, William George, EsquireBurke, Thomas Patrick, EsquireCalwell, Hon. Arthur AugustusCameron, Hon. Archie Galbraith, SpeakerCameron, Clyde Robert, EsquireCameron, Donald Alastair, Esquire, O.B.E.Casey, Rt. Hon. Richard Gardiner, C.H.,

D.S.O., M.C.Chambers, Hon. Cyril..Clarey, Hon. Percy JamesClark, Joseph James, EsquireCope, James Francis, Esquire(b)..Costa, Dominic Eric, EsquireCoutts, Wilfred Charles, EsquireCramer, John Oscar, EsquireCrean, Frank, Esquire..Cremean, John Lawrence, EsquireCurtin, Daniel James, Esquire ..Daly, Frederick Michael, EsquireDavidson, Charles William, Esquire, O.B.E.Davies, William, EsquireDavis, Francis John, EsquireDean, Roger Levinge, Esquire ..Downer, Alexander Russell, EsquireDrakeford, Hon. Arthur SamuelDrummond, Hon. David Henry

Fisher

GwydirKingsford-SmithDarebinRichmond..BassMacarthurParramattaFremantle..BatmanWarringahIndi

FawknerGippslandWide BayMaranoaMcMillan ..LeichhardtWillsPerthMelbourneBarkerHindmarshOxleyLa Trobe ..

AdelaideBendigoDarlingCookBanksGriffithBennelongMelbourne PortsHoddleWatsonGrayndlerDawsonCunninghamDeakinRobertson..AngasMaribyrnongNew England

Queensland

New South WalesNew South WalesVictoriaNew South WalesTasmaniaNew South WalesNew South WalesWestern AustraliaVictoriaNew South WalesVictoria

VictoriaVictoriaQueenslandQueenslandVictoriaQueenslandVictoriaWestern AustraliaVictoriaSouth AustraliaSouth AustraliaQueenslandVictoria

South AustraliaVictoriaNew South WalesNew South WalesNew South WalesQueenslandNew South WalesVictoriaVictoriaNew South WalesNew South WalesQueenslandNew South WalesVictoriaNew South WalesSouth AustraliaVictoriaNew South Wales

(a) Deceased 14th October, 1955. (b) Elected 21st May, 1955.

LIST o' MEMBERS-continued.


Drury, Edward Nigel, Esquire ..Duthie, Gilbert William Arthur, EsquireEdmonds, William Frederick, EsquireEvatt, Rt. Hon. Herbert Vere, Q.C.Fadden, Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur William,

K.C.M.G.Failes, Laurence John, EsquireFairbairn, David Eric, Esquire, D.F.C.Fairhall, Allen, EsquireFalkinder, Charles William Jackson,

Esquire, D.S.O., D.F.C.Fitzgerald, Joseph Francis, EsquireFrancis, Hon. Josiah ..Fraser, Allan Duncan, Esquire ..Fraser, James Reay, EsquireFreeth, Gordon, EsquireFuller, Arthur Neiberding, EsquireGalvin, Patrick, EsquireGreenup, Arthur Edward, EsquireGriffiths, Charles Edward, EsquireGullett, Henry Baynton Somer, Esquire,

M.C.Hamilton, Leonard William, EsquireHarrison, Eli James, EsquireHarrison, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric John, K.C.V.O.Hasluck Hon. Paul Meernaa Caedwalla ..Haworth, Hon. William CrawfordHaylen, Leslie Clement, EsquireHolt, Rt. Hon. Harold EdwardHowse, John Brooke, Esquire ..Hulme, Alan Shallcross, EsquireJack, William Mathers, EsquireJames, Rowland, EsquireJohnson, Hon. Herbert Victor ..Joshua, Robert, Esquire, M.C. ..Joske, Percy Ernest, Esquire, Q.C.Kent Hughes, Hon. Wilfred Selwyn, M.V.O.

O.B.E., M.C., E.D.Keon, Standish Michael, EsquireLawrence, William Robert, EsquireLawson, Hon. George ..Lemmon, Hon. NelsonLeslie, Hugh Alan, EsquireLindsay, Robert William Ludovic, EsquireLuchetti, Anthony Sylvester, EsquireLuck, Aubrey William George, EsquireLucock, Philip Ernest, Esquire ..Mackinnon, Ewen Daniel, EsquireMakin, Hon. Norman John OswaldMcBride, Hon. Sir Philip Albert Martin,

K.C.M.G.McColm, Malcolm Llewellyn, EsquireMcEwen, Rt. Hon. John .McLeay, John, Esquire, M.M ..McLeod, Donald, EsquireMcMahon, Hon. WilliamMenzies, Rt. Hon. Robert Gordon, C.H.,

Q.C.Minogue, Daniel, EsquireMorgan, Charles Albert Aaron, Esquire ..Mullens, John Michael, Esquire, C.B.E. ..Nelson, John Norman, Esquire ..O'Connor, William Paul, EsquireOpperman, Hubert Ferdinand, Esquire,

O.B.E.Osborne, Frederick Meares, Esquire, D.S.C.Page, Rt. Hon. Sir Earle Christmas Grafton,

G.C.M.G., C.H.Pearce, Henry George, Esquire ..Peters, Edward William, EsquirePollard, Hon. Reginald Thomas

RyanWilmot ..HerbertBartonMcPherson

LawsonFarrerPaterson ..Franklin

PhillipMoretonEden-MonaroAustralian CapitalForrestHumeKingston ..DalleyShortlandHenty .

Territory

Canning .Blaxland ..WentworthCurtinIsaacsParkesHigginsCalarePetrieNorth SydneyHunterKalgoolieBallaarat ..BalaclavaChisholm ..

YarraWimmeraBrisbaneSt. GeorgeMooreFlindersMacquarie..DarwinLyneCorangamiteSturtWakefield

Bowman.MurrayBoothby ..WannonLoweKooyong ..

West SydneyReidGellibrandNorthern TerritoryMartinCorio

EvansCowper

QueenslandTasmaniaQueenslandNew South WalesQueensland

New South WalesNew South WalesNew South WalesTasmania

New South WalesQueenslandNew South Wales

Western AustraliaNew South WalesSouth AustraliaNew South WalesNew South WalesVictoria

Western AustraliaNew South WalesNew South WalesWestern AustraliaVictoriaNew South WalesVictoriaNew South WalesQueenslandNew South WalesNew South WalesWestern AustraliaVictoriaVictoriaVictoria

VictoriaVictoriaQueenslandNew South WalesWestern AustraliaVictoriaNew South WalesTasmaniaNew South WalesVictoriaSouth AustraliaSouth Australia

QueenslandVictoriaSouth AustraliaVictoriaNew South WalesVictoria

New South WalesNew South WalesVictoria

New South WalesVictoria

New South WalesNew South Wales

QueenslandVictoriaVictoria

CapricorniaBurke-Lalor

LIST OF MEMBERS-COntinued.


Riordan, Hon. William James Frederick ..Roberton, Hugh Stevenson, EsquireRussell, Edgar Hughes Deg, EsquireSheehan, Thomas, Esquire(a)Stewart, Francis Eugene, EsquireSwartz, Reginald William Colin, Esquire,

M.B.E., E.D.Thompson, Albert Victor, EsquireTimson, Thomas Frank, Esquire, M.B.E...Townley, Hon. Athol GordonTurnbull, Winton George, EsquireTurner, Henry Basil, EsquireWard, Hon. Edward JohnWatkins, David Oliver, EsquireWebb, Charles Harry, Esquire ..Wentworth, William Charles, EsquireWheeler, Roy Crawford, EsquireWhitlam, Edward Gough, EsquireWight, Bruce McDonald, Esquire

Kennedy ..RiverinaGreyCookLangDarling Downs

Port AdelaideHiginbothamDenison ..MalleeBradfield ..East SydneyNewcastleSwanMackellar ..MitchellWerriwa .Lilley

QueenslandNew South WalesSouth AustraliaNew South WalesNew South WalesQueensland

South AustraliaVictoriaTasmaniaVictoriaNew South WalesNew South WalesNew South WalesWestern AustraliaNew South WalesNew South WalesNew South WalesQueensland

(a) Deceased 26th March, 1955.

1954-55.

SESSION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST PARLIAMENT.

OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The Speaker

The Chairman of Committees ..

The Clerk of the House of Representatives

.HON. ARCHIE GALBRAITH CAMERON.

.CHARLES FREDERICK ADERMANN, ESQUIRE.

.. FRANK CLIFTON GREEN, M.C. (to 25th June, 1955)

Succeeded by

ALBERT ALLAN TREGEAR.

The Clerk-Assistant .. .. .. .. ALBERT ALLAN TREGEAR (to 25th June, 1955)

Succeeded by

ALAN GEORGE TURNER, J.P.

The Second Clerk-Assistant .. .. .. ALAN GEORGE TURNER, J.P. (to 25th June, 1955)

Succeeded byNORMAN JAMES PARKES.

The Third Clerk-Assistant .. .. .. NORMAN JAMES PARKES (to 25th June, 1955)

Succeeded by

JOHN ATHOL PETTIFER (from 12th September, 1955).

The Serjeant-at-Arms and Clerk of Committees .. JOHN ATHOL PETTIFER (to 10th September, 1955)

Succeeded byGORDON STANLEY REID.

1954-55.

THE TWENTY-FIRST PARLIAMENT.(From 4th August, 1954, to 4th November, 1955.)

INDEXTO THE

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGSOF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.NOTE.-For Proceedings on Bills, see under "Bills."

For Papers laid upon Table, see "Index to Papers presented toParliament" (p. xlix).

For Messages from Governor-General and from Senate, see under"Messages."

A.

Aborigines-Employment of. See " Ministerial Statements."

Absolute majority-Motion to suspend Standing Orders not carried by, 369.Standing Orders suspended by, 133, 186, 202, 331.

Acts Interpretation Bill. See " Bills."

Address-By Deputy of Governor-General-Declaration of Opening of Parliament, 1.To His Excellency the Governor-General-

In Reply to Opening Speech-Committee appointed to prepare Address, 8.

Address brought up, 12. Motion-That Address be agreed to-debated, 12, 13, 14, 16,28, 33, 35, 37. Agreed to, 37.

Time for Presentation-Speaker to ascertain time, 37.Announcement, 55.

Presentation, and Reply-Announced, 64.Forward to Her Majesty the Queen, and Reply-Announced, 107.And see " Standing Orders-Suspension."

Adermann, Mr.-Appointed Chairman of Committees, 11-2.And see " Deputy Speaker."

Adjournment of House-Announcement made on, 272.As mark of respect, 161, 305, 353.Motion for, to day or hour other than that fixed by Standing Orders. See "Business."Owing to want of quorum (bells not rung), 126.Owing to grave disorder, 351.

Affirmation by Member, 4.

Aged Persons Homes Bill. See " Bills."

Aircraft accident, Mangalore. See " Ministerial Statements."

Aircraft parts, Manufacture of. See " Motions-Papers, printing of-Chrysler Australia Limited."

Allotment of rooms. See " Motions-General-Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist)."

Allotment of time. See " Urgent Estimates, Bills, &c."

Aluminium Production Commission's Project, Bell Bay, Tasmania. See " Motions-Papers, printing of"and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Amendments-Bills. See " Bills."Committee of Supply. See " Supply."Motions. See " Motions " and " Privilege."

Andrews, Mr.-Appointed to Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, 258.

Antarctic Territory. See " Bills-Australian Antarctic Territory."

Anthony, Mr.-Leave of absence, 139.

Appropriation Bills. See " Bills-' Appropriation ',' Supplementary' and ' War Pensions '."

Arbitration. See " Bills-' Conciliation and Arbitration' and 'Public Service, &c.' " and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Basic Wage &c."

Asia. See " South-East Asia."Atomic Energy Commission. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."

Atomic Weapons and Atomic Energy. See " Petitions."

Attlee, Rt. Hon. C. R. See " Distinguished Visitors."

Audit Bill. See " Bills."Australian Antarctic Territory Bill. See " Bills."

Australian Broadcasting Commission. See " Committees-Public Works."

Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay (Lands Acquisition) Bill. See " Bills."

Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court Bill. See " Bills."

Australian Council of Trade Unions Congress. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Basic Wage &c."Australian Economy. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist)-Allotment of rooms. See " Motions-General."Appointment of Leader and Deputy Leader, 161.

Australian National University-Council-Election of Mr. Beazley and Mr. D. A. Cameron, 249.And see " Ministerial Statements " and " Motions-Papers, printing of."

Australian Railways Union-Victorian Branch elections. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters ofCommunist, &c."

Australia's Economic Position. See "Motions-Papers, printing of."

" Aye "-Calling of, to grant leave. See " Rulings, &c."

B.

Ballot-Election of-Chairman of Committees, 12.Speaker, 4.

Bank of New South Wales Savings Bank. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Banking Institutions-Negotiations with. See "Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-AustralianEconomy."

Bankruptcy Bill. See " Bills."Bankstown Observer. See " Privilege."

Bar of the House-Attendance of Mr. F. C. Browne and Mr. R. E. Fitzpatrick. See " Privilege-BankstownObserver."

Basic Wage. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Beazley, Mr.-Elected to Australian National University Council, 249.Leave of absence, 13, 81.Sworn, 161.

Bialoguski, Dr. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Russian Embassy, &c."BILLS-

Committee-Amendment withdrawn, by leave, 282.Clauses taken together, 254, 349, 378, 384.Motion to postpone clause, 336, 348.Parts of Bill considered as a whole, 154.Proposed new clause withdrawn, by leave, 284.Remainder of Bill taken as a whole, 254, 260, 384.

Private Members' Bills--Civil Defence Council 1955 (Mr. Wentwuorth), 190.Matrimonial Causes 1955 (Mr. Joske), 190.

Second reading-Amendment moved, 77, 79, 197, 208, 260, 330, 340.Made Order of Day for later hour, by leave, 382.Resumption of debate on-Resolution relating to, rescinded, 364.And see " Standing Orders " under this heading.

BILLs--continued.

Standing Orders suspended-To enable Bill to be passed through all stages without delay. See " Standing Orders."To enable, before Address in Reply is adopted, the introduction and passing through all stages

without delay of Royal Commission on Espionage Bill, 13. -To enable Ministers to introduce Bills without notice and pass such Bills through all stages without

delay (for remainder of week), 382.To enable the introduction of the Budget and resolutions and Bills consequent thereon, and motions

for first and second readings of such Bills, 27.To enable the consideration of resolutions in Committee of Ways and Means and the introduction

and motions for first and second readings of various Bills, 27.To enable Sales Tax Bills to be considered together, 105.To enable second reading of Matrimonial Causes Bill 1955 (Order of Day, General Business) to

be proceeded with forthwith, 254.Third reading-Leave to move, not granted, 125.Title amended, 76.Urgent Bills-

Allotment of time varied, 319.Appropriation Bills-

1954-55, 57.1955-56, 309.

Stevedoring Industry Bill 1954, 154.PROCEEDINGS ON-

Summary of Proceedings-Bills initiated during the Session* .. .. .. .. .. 130Lapsed at Dissolution .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2Leave granted, Bill not brought in .... .. .. .. .. 1Passed and assented to . . . .. .. .. .. .. 127

* Including 10 brought from the Senate (all of which passed).

ACTS INTERPRETATION 1954 [No. 2].-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 5 (Lapsed atDissolution.)

AGED PERSONS HOMES 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 140. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 158. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 159. Assent,163. Act No. 81 of 1954.

APPROPRIATION 1954-55.-Declared urgent, time allotted, 57-8. Bill brought in on resolution fromCommittee of Ways and Means and passed through all stages, 72. Agreed to by Senate withoutrequests, 112. Assent, 117. Act No. 34 of 1954.

APPROPRIATION (No. 2) 1954-55.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means,and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 214.Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading,235. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 256. Assent, 276. Act No. 23 of 1955.

APPROPRIATION 1955-56.-Declared urgent, time allotted, 309-10. Allotment of time varied, 319.Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and passed through all stages,329-30. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 387. Assent, 393. Act No. 41 of 1955.

APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) 1954-55.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Waysand Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 77.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 113. Assent, 117. Act No. 35 of 1954.

APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) (No. 2) 1954-55.-Bill brought in on resolution fromCommittee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading;second reading moved; 214. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted ; third reading, 235-36. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 256. Assent,276. Act No. 24 of 1955.

APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) 1955-56.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Waysand Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 357.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 387. Assent, 393. Act No. 42 of 1955.

AUDIT 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee andagreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved,49. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments and amended Title; reportadopted; third reading, 75-6. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 77. Assent, 93.Act No. 29 of 1954.

AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 1954.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 90. Second readingmoved, 102. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendment; report, by leave,adopted; third reading, by leave, 113. Senate agrees to amendment of House, 115. Assent,139. Act No. 42 of 1954.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY AND JERVIS BAY (LANDS ACQUISITION) 1955.-Brought from Senate ;first reading, 335. Second reading moved, 362. Resolution of House making resumption ofdebate on second reading an Order of Day for next sitting rescinded and resumption of debatemade an Order of Day for present sitting, 364. Second reading debated, 364, 386. Secondreading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave,386. Assent, 393. Act No. 70 of 1955.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY SUPREME COURT 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; firstreading; second reading moved, by leave, 259. Second reading ; Committee ; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 261. Agreed to by Senate withamendment, 268. Senate's amendment agreed to, 271-2. Assent, 277. Act No. 36 of 1955.

BILLS-continued.BANKRUPTCY 1954.-Brought from Senate; Standing Orders suspended; first reading, 141. Second

reading moved; second reading debated, 144. Second reading; Committee;. reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, 158. Assent, 163. Act No. 83 of 1954.

BROADCASTING 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 153. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 158. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 159. Assent, 163.Act No. 82 of 1954.

CIVIL DEFENCE COUNCIL 1955.-Leave (to Mr. Wentworth) to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ;second reading moved, by leave, 190. Second reading debated, 217, 246, 360. (Lapsed atDissolution.)

And see " Motions-General."

COAL INDUSTRY 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, byleave, 376. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 383. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393. ActNo. 53 of 1955.

Cocos (KEELING) ISLANDS 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 260. Second reading debated, 260, 261. Second reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 261. Agreed to bySenate without amendment, 272. Assent, 277. Act No. 34 of 1955.

Cocos (KEELING) ISLANDS (REQUEST AND CONSENT) 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; broughtin; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 136. Second reading ; Committee ; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 150. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 155. Assent, 163. Act No. 76 of 1954.

COMMONWEALTH AID ROADS 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 101-2. Second reading debated, 107, 111. Second reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 111-2. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 127. Assent, 149. Act No. 57 of 1954.

COMMONWEALTH AID ROADS 1955.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;second reading moved, by leave, 278. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 363. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 43 of 1955.

COMMONWEALTH AND STATE HOUSING AGREEMENT 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading,192. Second reading moved, 195. Amendment (Mr. Haylen) that Bill be withdrawn to enableAmending Agreement to be revised in relation to minimum deposit, rate of interest and maximumadvance, &c., 208. Second reading and amendment debated, 208, 216, 218. Amendmentnegatived. Second reading; Committee, 218. Committee continued; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 219-20. Assent, 241. Act No. 12 of1955.

COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS 1954.-Brought from Senate; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 114-5. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 118. Assent, 150. Act No. 64 of 1954.

CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; secondreading later hour, by leave, 382. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted; third reading, by leave, 384. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391.Assent, 393. Act No. 54 of 1955.

CONSULAR FEES 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first' reading ; second reading moved,by leave, 172. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 195. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 199. Assent, 223.Act No. 5 of 1955.

COTTON BOUNTY 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, 168. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, 195. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 202. Assent, 223. Act No.7 of 1955.

COURTS-MARTIAL APPEALS 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 194. Second reading debated, 219. Second reading; Committee; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 219. Agreed to by Senatewith amendments, 236. Senate's amendments agreed to, 239. Assent, 272. Act No. 16 of1955.

CRIMES 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 199. Second reading moved, 202. Secondreading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave,207. Assent, 241. Act No. 10 of 1955.

CUSTOMS 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 121. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 136. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 141. Assent, 153.Act No. 66 of 1954.

CUSTOMS TARIFF VALIDATION 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in and, by leave, passed throughall stages, 139-40. Agreed to by Senate withoutreqt: s, 1145. As3nt, 163. Act No. 72 of 1954.

BILLS-continued.

CUSTOMS TARIFF VALIDATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 382. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted ; third reading, by leave, 386-7. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 391. Assent,393. Act No. 48 of 1955.

DEFENCE FORCES RETIREMENT BENEFITS 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;second reading moved, by leave, 218. Second reading; Committee, 239. Appropriationrecommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 239-40. Committeecontinued; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 240.Agreed to by Senate with amendments ; Senate's amendments agreed to, 250. Assent, 276.Act No. 19 of 1955.

DISTILLATION 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in and, by leave, passed through allstages, 109. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 119. Assent, 149. Act No. 55 of 1954.

EXCISE TARIFF VALIDATION 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in and, by leave, passed throughall stages, 140. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 145. Assent, 163. Act No. 73 of 1954.

EXCISE TARIFF VALIDATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 382. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 387. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 391. Assent,393. Act No. 49 of 1955.

FLAGS 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 109. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 119. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 127. Assent, 150.Act No. 58 of 1954.

FLAX FIBRE BOUNTY 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 128. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 136-7. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 141. Assent, 153.Act No. 68 of 1954.

GOLD-MINING INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; firstreading; second reading moved, 144. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 156. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,159. Assent, 163. Act No. 79 of 1954.

HIDE AND LEATHER INDUSTRIES ACT SUSPENSION 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; broughtin; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 111. Second reading debated, 122. Secondreading; Committee, 122-3. Committee continued; reported without amendment; reportadopted; Standing Orders suspended; third reading, 124-6. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 134. Assent, 150. Act No. 62 of 1954.

HIDE AND LEATHER INDUSTRIES LEGISLATION REPEAL 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in;first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 194. Second reading; Committee, 203.Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to,203. Committee continued; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading,by leave, 203. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 222. Assent, 253. Act No. 13 of 1955.

INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRIBUTION 1954.-Brought in on resolution from Committeeof Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading ; second readingmoved, 95. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, 97-8. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 115. Assent, 149. Act No. 44of 1954.

INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRIBUTION 1955.-Brought in on resolution from Committeeof Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages,386. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 63 of 1955.

INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill, 40.Brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 53. Second reading; Committee ;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 98. Agreed to bySenate with amendments, 115. Senate's amendments agreed to, 117-8. Assent, 149. Act No.43 of 1954.

INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRIBUTION ASSESSMENT 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; broughtin ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 372. Second reading ; Committee ; reportedwithout amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 385. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 62 of 1955.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;328. Second reading moved, 366. Second reading; Committee, 378. Appropriationrecommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 379. Committeecontinued ; reported without amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 379. Agreedto by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 66 of 1955.

JUDGES' REMUNERATION 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading; secondreading moved, 210. Second reading debated, 240, 241. Second reading ; Committee ; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, 242. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 256. Assent, 276. Act No. 17 of 1955.

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BILLs--continued.JUDICIARY 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; cecond reading moved, by

leave, 259. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 261. Agreed to by Senate with amendment, 268. Senate's amendmentagreed to, 271. Assent, 277. Act No. 35 of 1955.

LANDS ACQUISITION 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 153. Second readingmoved, 158. Second reading debated, 168, 172, 174. Second reading; Committee, 174.Committee continued; reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted; third reading,by leave, 282-4. Agreed to by Senate with amendments, 387. Senate's amendments agreed to,388-90. Assent, 393. Act No. 69 of 1955.

LEIGH CREEK NORTH COALFIELD TO MARREE (CONVERSION TO STANDARD GAUGE) RAILWAY 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 133.Second reading debated, 137, 140. Second reading; Committee, 140. Appropriationrecommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 140-1. Committeecontinued; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 141.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 145. Assent, 163. Act No. 74 of 1954.

LOAN (CANADIAN DOLLARS) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, consideredin Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 371-2. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 384-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393.Act No. 65 of 1955.

LOAN CONSOLIDATION AND INVESTMENT RESERVE 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ;first reading; second reading moved, 372. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 385. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,391. Assent, 393. Act No. 55 of 1955.

LOAN (EMERGENCY WHEAT STORAGE) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading ;second reading moved, 277-8. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted; third reading, 285. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 313. Assent,321. Act No. 37 of 1955.

LOAN (HOUSING) 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, 102. Second reading debated, 115, 118. Second reading; Committee; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, 118-9. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 133. Assent, 150. Act No. 60 of 1954.

LOAN (HOUSING) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved,366. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; thirdreading, 379. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 45 of 1955.

LOAN (INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT) 1955.-Appropriationrecommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orderssuspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, 167. Second reading debated ;amendment (Mr. Joshua) that Bill be withdrawn and redrafted to provide that expenditure ofmoneys be under scrutiny of an expert Committee, including representatives of Parliament,&c.; second reading and amendment debated; amendment negatived; second reading;Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 197-8. Agreedto by Senate without amendment, 204. Assent, 223. Act No. 8 of 1955.

LOAN (SWIss FRANCS) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 168. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 198-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 204. Assent, 223.Act No. 9 of 1955.

LOAN (WAR SERVICE LAND SETTLEMENT) 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; firstreading; second reading moved, 103. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 119. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,133. Assent, 150. Act No. 61 of 1954.

LOAN (WAR SERVICE LAND SETTLEMENT) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading;second reading moved, 308. Second reading debated, 364, 377. Second reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 377-8. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 50 of 1955.

MARRIAGE (OVERSEAS) 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 241. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 255. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 261. Assent,277. Act No. 31 of 1955.

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES 1955.-Leave (to Mr. Joske) to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 190.Second reading; Committee; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted; thirdreading, by leave, 254. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 261. Assent, 276. ActNo. 29 of 1955.

And see " Standing Orders-Suspension of."

BILLS-continued.

MEAT AGREEMENT (DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Ordeis suspended; Bill brought in;first reading; second reading moved, 247. Amendment (Mr. Le mon) that Bill be withdrawnand redrafted to provide a better method of distribution of deficiency payments, &c. ; secondreading and amendment debated; amendment negatived; s cond reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 260. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 272. Assent, 277. Act No. 32 of 1955.

MEAT EXPORT (ADDITIONAL CHARGE) 1955.-Bill brought in on resolu;ion from Committee of Waysand Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first rei,ding; second reading moved,248. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendmnmt; report adopted; thirdreading, 261. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 272. Assent, 277. Act No. 33 of 1955.

MEAT EXPORT CHARGE 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27). Brought in on resolution fromCommittee of Ways and Means; first reading; second reading moved, 28. Second reading;Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 103.Agreed to by Senate without requests, 105. Assent, 117. Act No. 33 of 1954.

MEAT EXPORT CONTROL 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; Second reading,by leave; Committee, 360. Committee continued; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 378. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent,393. Act No. 51 of 1955.

METEOROLOGY 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 172. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 195-6. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 199. Assent, 223.Act No. 6 of 1955.

NATIONAL HEALTH 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 376. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 383-4. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393.Act No. 68 of 1955.

NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in and, by leave, passedthrough all stages, 172. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 191. Assent, 199. ActNo. 1 of 1955.

NORTHERN TERRITORY (ADMINISTRATION) 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 335. Secondreading moved, 363. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 386. Assent, 393. Act No. 71 of 1955.

NORTHERN TERRITORY (LESSEEs' LOANS GUARANTEE) 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27.)Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, 28. Second reading ;Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 113-4.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 129. Assent, 150. Act No. 59 of 1954.

PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27.) Leave to bring in Bill; broughtin ; first reading; second reading moved, 28. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 103. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 112. Assent, 135. Act No. 41 of 1954.

PARLIAMENTARY RETIRING ALLOWANCES 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;second reading moved, by leave, 250. Second reading; Committee, 254-5. Appropriationrecommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 255. Committeecontinued; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 255.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 272. Assent, 276. Act No. 30 of 1955.

PATENTS 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 175. Second reading ; Committee; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 195. Assent, 223. Act No.3 of 1955.

PAY-ROLL TAX ASSESSMENT 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 40. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted ; third reading, by leave, 98. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 115. Assent,135. Act No. 37 of 1954.

PUBLIC SERVICE 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 109. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted ; third reading, by leave, 119. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 134. Assent,150. Act No. 63 of 1954.

PUBLIC SERVICE 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill, 259.PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATION 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 199. Second reading

moved, 202. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 207-8. Assent, 217. Act No. 2 of 1955.

RABBIT SKINS EXPORT CHARGES LEGISLATION REPEAL 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in;first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 172. Second reading; Committee; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 195. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 199. Assent, 223. Act No. 4 of 1955.

RAYON YARN BOUNTY 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 121-2. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 136. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 141. Assent, 153. ActNo. 67 of 1954.

BILLS-continued.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT AND EMPLOYMENT 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;second reading moved, by leave, 376. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 383. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 56 of 1955.

REPATRIATION 1954.-Brought from Senate; Standing Orders suspended; first reading, -73. Secondreading moved; amendment (Mr. Haylen) that Parliamentary Select Committee be appointedto inquire into decisions and interpretations under section 47 of Act, 77. Second reading andamendment debated, 78, 79, 87. Amendment negatived ; second reading ; Committee ; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, 87-90. Assent, 93. Act No. 31 of 1954.

REPATRIATION 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 325. Second reading moved, 328.Amendment (Mr. Haylen) that, having regard to the sustained and continuous decline in thevalue of Australian money, the Bill be redrafted to provide substantially greater benefits forex-service personnel and their dependants, 340. Second reading and amendment debated, 340,344, 347-8. Amendment negatived ; Second reading ; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 348-51. Assent, 363. Act No. 39 of 1955.

RIVER MURRAY WATERS 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 140. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted ; third reading, by leave, 156. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 159. Assent,163. Act No. 80 of 1954.

ROYAL COMMISSION ON ESPIONAGE 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 13.) Leave to bring in Bill,13. Brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 19. Second reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 21-2. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 26. Assent, 26. Act No. 28 of 1954.

SALARIES ADJUSTMENT 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ; first reading; secondreading moved, 209-10. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 240. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 249. Assent, 276.Act No. 18 of 1955.

SALES TAX (Nos. 1 TO 9) 1954.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and(Standing Orders having been suspended) Bills passed through all stages, 105. Agreed to bySenate without requests, 119. Assent, 149. Acts Nos. 46-54 of 1954.

SALES TAX (EXEMPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS) 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27.) Leaveto bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 29. Second reading;Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 103-4.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 119. Assent, 149. Act No. 45 of 1954.

SEAMEN'S WAR PENSIONS AND ALLOWANCES 1954.-Brought from Senate ; Standing Orders suspended ;first reading, 73. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ;third reading, 90. Assent, 93. Act No. 32 of 1954.

SEAMEN'S WAR PENSIONS AND ALLOWANCES 1955.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 322. Secondreading moved, 328. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 351. Assent, 363. Act No. 40 of 1955.

SOCIAL SERVICES 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 71. Second reading moved,77. Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser) that Bill be withdrawn and redrafted to provide a minimumage and invalid pension of £4 a week and increases in other social service benefits correspondingto increase in prices, &c., 79. Second reading and amendment debated, 79, 81. Amendmentnegatived; second reading; Committee, 82. Committee continued; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 86-7. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 90. Assent, 93. Act No. 30 of 1954.

SOCIAL SERVICES 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 194. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ;third reading, by leave, 203-4. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 226. Assent, 253.Act No. 15 of 1955.

SOCIAL SERVICES (No. 2) 1955.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, by leave, 309. Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser) that Bill be redrafted to provideincreases in rates of social services payments to maximum extent that national economy willpermit, &c., 330. Second reading and amendment debated, 330-1, 334. Amendment negatived ;Second reading; Committee, 334. Committee continued; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, by leave, 336-40. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 355.Assent, 363. Act No. 38 of 1955.

SOUTH-EAST ASIA COLLECTIVE DEFENCE TREATY 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in;first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 122. Second reading debated, 141, 144, 145.Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading,by leave, 145-7. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 157. Assent, 163. Act No. 77of 1954.

STATES GRANTS 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, 97. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ;third reading, 115. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 119. Assent, 149. Act No.56 of 1954.

BILLS-continued.

STATES GRANTS 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved,366. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; thirdreading, 380. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent 393. Act No. 46 of 1955.

STATES GRANTS (MENTAL INSTITUTIONS) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in ; first reading ;second reading moved, 298. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted; third reading, 378. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent,393. Act No. 67 of 1955.

STATES GRANTS (SPECIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in;first reading; second reading moved, 40-1. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 99. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,115. Assent, 135. Act No. 38 of 1954.

STATES GRANTS (SPECIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ;first reading; second reading moved, 278. Second reading debated, 286, 363. Second reading;Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 363. Agreed to bySenate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 44 of 1955.

STATES GRANTS (UNIVERSITIES) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, consideredin Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ; first reading; secondreading moved, 246-7. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 255-6. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 261. Assent, 276.Act No. 28 of 1955.

STEVEDORING INDUSTRY 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill, 144. Brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, by leave, 144-5. Second reading debated, 145, 150. Second reading ; Committee,150-1. Bill declared urgent; time allotted, 154. Committee continued; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 154-5. Agreed to by Senate with amendment;Senate's amendment agreed to, 158-9. Assent, 163. Act No. 75 of 1954.

SUGAR AGREEMENT 1954.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 67. Second reading moved, 102.Second reading debated, 119, 122. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment;report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 122. Assent, 150. Act No. 65 of 1954.

SULPHURIC ACID BOUNTY 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered inCommittee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, 136. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 156. Agreed to by Senate with amendment; Senate's amendmentagreed to, 159. Assent, 163. Act No. 78 of 1954.

SUPERANNUATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 241. Second reading; Committee, 250. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 250-1. Committee continued; reportedwithout amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 251. Agreed to by Senatewithout amendment, 261. Assent, 276. Act No. 27 of 1955.

SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1953-54.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Waysand Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved,216. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; thirdreading, 236. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 256. Assent, 276. Act No. 25 of 1955.

SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) 1953-54.-Bill brought in on resolutionfrom Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading ;second reading moved, 216. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted; third reading, 236. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 256. Assent,276. Act No. 26 of 1955.

SUPPLY (No. 1) 1955-56.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General and referred to Committeeof Supply ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Waysand Means; first reading; second reading moved, 210-11. Second reading debated, 222, 223, 226,235. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; thirdreading, 235. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 256. Assent, 276. Act No. 21 of 1955.

SUPPLY (WORKS AND SERVICES) (No. 1) 1955-56.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-Generaland referred to Committee of Supply; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in on resolutionfrom Committee of Ways and Means; first reading; second reading moved, 210-11. Secondreading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 235.Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 256. Assent, 276. Act No. 22 of 1955.

TOBACCO CHARGE (No. 1) 1955.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and(Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 368. Agreed to bySenate without requests, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 59 of 1955.

TOBACCO CHARGE (No. 2) 1955.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and(Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 368. Agreed to by Senatewithout requests, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 60 of 1955.

TOBACCO CHARGE (No. 3) 1955.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and(Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 368. Agreed to bySenate without requests, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 61 of 1955.

BILLS-continued.

TOBACCO CHARGES ASSESSMENT 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, by leave, 360. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted; third reading, by leave, 367. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391.Assent, 393. Act No. 58 of 1955.

TOBACCO INDUSTRY 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second reading moved,by leave, 360. Second reading; Committee, 367. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to, 367. Committee continued ; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 367. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 391. Assent, 393. Act No. 57 of 1955.

TRADE MARKS 1955.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 175. Second reading moved, 194. Secondreading debated, 194, 219. Second reading; Committee ; reported with amendments ; report,by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 219. Senate agrees to amendments of House, 222.Assent, 276. Act No. 20 of 1955.

TRADESMEN'S RIGHTS REGULATION 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; secondreading moved, by leave, 376. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment;report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 382. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391.Assent, 393. Act No. 52 of 1955.

WAR PENSIONS APPROPRIATION (No. 2) 1954.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General,considered in Committee and agreed to; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in; firstreading; second reading moved, 40. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 99. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,114. Assent, 135. Act No. 36 of 1954.

WAR PENSIONS APPROPRIATION 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, consideredin Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in ; first reading; secondreading moved, 281-2. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; reportadopted; third reading, 363. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 391. Assent, 393.Act No. 47 of 1955.

WAR SERVICE HOMES 1954.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second readingmoved, by leave, 113. Second reading debated, 129, 133, 134. Second reading; Committee;reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 134. Agreed to bySenate without amendment, 143. Assent, 153. Act No. 69 of 1954.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA GRANT (WATER SUPPLY) 1955.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committee and agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Bill brought in;first reading; second reading moved, 327-8. Second reading; Committee ; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, 363. Agreed to by Senate without amendment,391. Assent, 393. Act No. 64 of 1955.

WHEAT EXPORT CHARGE 1954.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and(Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 111. Secondreading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, 129.Agreed to by Senate without requests, 145. Assent, 163. Act No. 71 of 1954.

WHEAT INDUSTRY STABILIZATION 1954.-By leave, leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading;second reading moved, by leave, 109. Second reading debated, 126, 128. Second reading;Committee, 128. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General, considered in Committeeand agreed to, 129. Committee continued; reported without amendment; report adopted;third reading, by leave, 129. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 145. Assent, 163.Act No. 70 of 1954.

WINE GRAPES CHARGES 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27.) Brought in on resolution fromCommittee of Ways and Means; first reading; second reading moved, 27-8. Second reading;Committee ; reported without amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 99. Agreedto by Senate without requests, 115. Assent, 135. Act No. 40 of 1954.

WINE OVERSEAS MARKETING 1954.-(Standing Orders suspended, 27.) Leave to bring in Bill; broughtin; first reading; second reading moved, 27. Second reading; Committee; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 99. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 115. Assent, 135. Act No. 39 of 1954.

WINE RESEARCH 1955.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 199. Second reading moved, 203.Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading,by leave, 208. Assent, 241. Act No. 11 of 1955.

WOOL REALIZATION (DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS) 1955.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; firstreading ; second reading moved, by leave, 194. Second reading; Committee ; reported withoutamendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 203. Agreed to by Senate withoutamendment, 222. Assent, 253. Act No. 14 of 1955.

Blake, Mr. D. M. acting as Serjeant-at-Arms, 333.

Bourke, Mr. W. M.-Appointed to Committee of Privileges, 202.And see " Privilege."

Breach of Privilege. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."

Brisbane (Qld.)-Taxation building. See " Committees-Public Works."

Broadcasting Bill. See " Bills."

Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings. See " Committees."

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Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd. See " Urgency-Discussion of matters of-Steel industry."

Brown, Mr. G. W. See " Deaths."Browne, Mr. Frank Courtney-Attendance at Bar and commitment. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."

Bryson, Mr.-Leave of absence, 343.Budget-

1954-55, presented, 29.1955-56, presented, 277.And see " Standing Orders-Suspension " and " Supply-Committee of."

Business-Business of the Day called on, 85.

By motion under Standing Order No. 106A, 94, 101, 143, 174, 181, 183-4, 189-90, 202, 206, 209,217, 222, 226, 238, 253-4, 258, 266, 293, 297, 307, 311, 313, 315 (Proposer of matter addressingHouse), 333, 335, 343, 359, 381.

Days and Hours of Meeting-Alteration of hour, 11, 127, 153, 257, 277.Alteration of day, 85 (special adjournment-to fixed date), 159 (special adjournment), 171,

267, 272 (special adjournment), 391 (special adjournment).Debate-

Adjournment of, negatived, 95.Interrupted-

By Privilege matter, and later resumed, 184.Under Standing Order No. 92, 58, 167, 171, 310.Under Standing Order No. 108, 190, 193, 360.Under Standing Order No. 291 (" Grievance Day "), 202.

Leave granted to continue speech, debate adjourned and made Order of Day (one motion), 133.Limition of-

Estimates, &c., 57-8, 309-10, 319 (Variation of allotment of time).Other, 154.Variation of allotment of time, 319.

Time for, extended, 190, 193.General-

Interrupted upon expiration of time allotted to General Business, 190, 217, 246, 360.Notice of Motion not called on; withdrawn from Notice Paper, 360.Notice of Motion proceeded with, Standing Orders having been suspended, 287.Order of Day postponed on motion of Member in charge, 217.Order of Day proceeded with, Standing Orders having been suspended, 239, 254.

Government-Called on, 190, 217, 246.Postponed, 193.Precedence to for one sitting day, 39, 57, 109, 139, 167, 295, 314, 325.

Motion without notice-leave to move not granted, 185 (2), 274.Notice of Motion-

Amended, by leave, 21.General Business-Standing Orders suspended to allow consideration forthwith, 287.Lapsed, 190, 209, 226, 360.Leave to give not granted, 127, 274.Postponed, 139, 172, 247, 259, 372.Withdrawn, 179.

Order of the Day for next sitting made Order of Day for present sitting, 364.Orders of the Day postponed, 41, 67, 79, 86, 98, 102, 103, 119, 128, 156 (2), 174, 197, 202, 217 (General

Business Order-motion by Member in charge), 219, 261, 262 (2), 267, 285, 291, 308, 321, 344,363, 367, 382 (2), 383, 387.

Postponed, 133, 193.Standing Order No. 104 (eleven o'clock rule) suspended-On notice-

Remainder of week, 258.Until end of November next, 81.Until end of next month, 365.

Suspension of sitting, 5, 8, 159, 184 (until next day owing to grave disorder), 269, 390.

C.Calwell, Mr.-

Appointed Deputy Leader of Opposition, 5.And see " Statements."

Cameron, Mr. A. G.-Elected as Speaker, 4.Leave of absence, 355.

Cameron, Mr. C. R.-Named and suspended, 86.And see " Motions-Papers, printing of-Chrysler Australia Limited " and " Statements."

Cameron, Mr. D. A.-Elected to Australian National University Council, 249.

Canadian Dollars. See " Bills-Loan, &c."

Canadian Preference. See " Customs Tariff" under " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

Canberra. See " Committees-Public Works " and " Ministerial Statements."

" Canberra " bomber. See " Motions-Papers, printing of-Chrysler Australia Limited."Casey, Mr.-

Leave of absence, 109, 355.And see " Statements."

Century newspaper. See " Privilege."

Chairman of Committees (Mr. C. F. Adermann)-Election of-

Nominations, 11.Closure, 11.Ballot and election, 12.

Extension of powers as Deputy Speaker, 294.Takes Chair as Deputy Speaker, 287, 291, 293.And see " Rulings, &c."

Chairmen of Committees-Temporary-Nomination by Speaker, 16.

Chambers, Mr.-Leave of absence, 327.

Child endowment. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Chrysler Australia Limited. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."

Civil Defence Council Bill. See " Bills " and " Motions-General."

Clarey, Mr.-Leave of absence, 139.

Clerk of the House-Mr. A. A. Tregear promoted, 274.Reads report of Committee, 157, 225, 266, 387.Reads Resolution of House, 269.Retirement of Mr. F. C. Green, 272.

Closure Moved (and agreed to, unless otherwise shown)-Motion agreed to, but question not put immediately as other proceedings intervene, 123.In the House-

Adjournment of House, 22, 26, 47, 62, 64, 68, 82, 90, 99, 105, 116, 120, 147, 151, 160, 172, 177,187, 192, 208, 251, 256, 262, 294, 295, 298, 302, 318, 322, 331, 340, 370.

Chairman of Committees-Election of, 11.Chrysler Australia Limited-Report, and Addendum, on charges by Mr. C. R. Cameron-Motion

to print Paper, 39.Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Bill 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr.

Haylen), 218.Dissent from-

Speaker's Ruling, 85, 185, 273.Deputy Speaker's Ruling, 287, 330.

Electoral Divisions of New South Wales-Proposed redistribution-Motion approving, 242.Foreign Affairs and Defence-Motion to print Paper-Amendment (Mr. Haylen), 191.Foreign Affairs-Joint Committee-Appointment of Members, 258.Hide and Leather Industries Act Suspension Bill 1954-

Second reading, 122.Third reading, 125.

Loan (Housing) Bill 1954-Second reading, 118.Loan (Housing) Bill 1955-Second reading, 379.Loan (Swiss Francs) Bill 1955-Second reading, 198.Loan (War Service Land Settlement) Bill 1955-Second reading, 377.Postponement of Order of the Day, 128.Privileges Committee-Reference to-Motion (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 25.Repatriation Bill 1954-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Haylen), 87.Repatriation Bill 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Haylen), 348.Royal Commission on Espionage-

Interim Report-Motion to print Paper, 246.Report-Motion to print Paper, 377.

Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1954-Third reading, 104.Social Services Bill 1954-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 81.Social Services Bill (No. 2) 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 334.South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Bill 1954-Second reading, 145.Speaker, Mr.-

Action of, in ordering Member to resume seat, &c.-Motion approving (Mr. Menzies), 186.Allotment of rooms by-Motion approving (Sir Eric Harrison)-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 181.Want of Confidence in-Motion (Mr. Calwell), 193.

Standing Order-Suspension of, 369.States Grants Bill 1954-Second reading, 115.Stevedoring Industry Bill 1954-Second reading, 150.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56-Second reading, 235.

Closure Moved-continued.In Committee-

Budget 1955-56-First item-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 308.Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Bill 1955-Bill be agreed to, 219.Crimes Bill 1955-Clause 5, 207.Estimates-Works and Services-

1954-55, 76.1955-56, 356.

Hide and Leather Industries Act Suspension Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to, 123.Loan (Canadian Dollars) Bill 1955-Bill be agreed to, 385.Loan (Housing) Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to, 118.Repatriation Bill 1954-Proposed new clause 16A (Mr, Haylen), 89.Repatriation Bill 1955-

Clause 1-Postponement (Mr. Joshua), 348.Clause 6-Amendment (Mr. Joshua), 349.

Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1954-Clause 7, 104.Social Services Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to, 86.Social Services Bill (No. 2) 1955-

Clause 1-Postponement (Mr. Andrews), 336.Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Daly), 337.Clause 8-Amendment (Mr. Makin), 338.Proposed new clause 9A (Mr. Keon), 339.Proposed new clause 9A (Mr. Olarey), 339.

South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Bill 1954--Clause 3-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 145.Remainder of Bill be agreed to, 146.

And see " Rulings."

Coal Industry. See " Bills " and " Urgency-Discussions of Matters of."

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Bills, See " Bills."

Committees--Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings-Joint Committee (Statutory)-

Appointment of-Members, 19.Senators, 17, 340 (vacancy).

Deputy Speaker to perform duties of Speaker on (during absence of Speaker), 347,Foreign Affairs-Joint Committee-

Motion to appoint (Mr. Casey), 41. Debated, 41, 94-5. Agreed to, 95.Message from Senate agreeing to appointment of Committee, 112.Appointment of-

Senators, 112.Members, 112. Mr. Andrews and Mr. Keon, 258.

Hansard-Select Committee-Motion (Mr. Wentworth) for appointment-agreed to, 75.Appointment of Members, 77.Report presented, 121,

House Committee (Standing)-Appointment of Members, 19.Library Committee (Standing)-Appointment of Members, 19.Powers of Committee extended, &c. See " Privileges, &c." under this heading.Printing Committee (Standing)-

Appointment of Members, 19.Reports presented and agreed to-First, 157. Second, 266-7. Third, 387.

Privileges, Committee of (Standing)-Appointment of Members, 19; Mr. Galvin, 201; Mr. W. M. Bourke and Mr. Freeth, 202.Standing Orders suspended to appoint two additional Members, 202.Matters referred to, reports by, &c.-

Bankstown Observer-Articles in-Reference, 184. Special Report presented and read,225 ; Motion to extend reference, 225; agreed to, 239. Report presented, 260; Agreedto, 267.

Hansard Proof-Alleged misuse-Reference, 43; Report presented and motion to print,81; Motion lapsed, 94; Report agreed to, 94.

Haylen, Mr.-Statements in House in reference to-Mr. W. M. Bourke-Reference, 223.Mr. Keon-Reference, 223.Report presented, 245. Motion to consider forthwith, 245; debated, 267.

Power to send for persons, &o., and leave to sit during sittings of House, 65.Reports-

Agreed to, 94.Presented, 81, 225 (Special), 245.

And see " Privilege."Public Accounts Committee (Joint Statutory)-

Appointment of-Members, 19.Senators, 17, 340 (vacancy).

Reports presented-Sixteenth, 135. Seventeenth, 143. Eighteenth (Part I.), 157. Nineteenth,189. Twentieth, 221. Twenty-first, 245. Twenty-second, 385. Twenty-third, 381.

And see " Motions-Papers, printing of."

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Committees-continued.Public Works-Parliamentary Standing Committee (Joint Statutory)-

Appointment of-Members, 19.Senators, 17.

Works referred to, reports by, &c.-Brisbane (Qld.)-Taxation building-Approval of work, 75.Canberra (A.C.T.)-

Commonwealth-avenue Bridge, replacement-Reference of work, 43; Report, 166;Approval of work (new bridge over Molonglo River), 207.

Water supply storage system, extension-Reference of work, 43; Report, 166;Approval of work, 206.

Darwin (N.T.)-Accommodation for Local Administration Staff-Report, 307.Court House-Erection of-Report, 301.Wharf Facilities-Extension-Report, 315.

Redfern (N.S.W.)-Telephone Exchange-Reference of work, 153; Report, 171 ; Approvalof work, 206.

St. Lucia, (Qld.)-Plant and soils laboratory for C.S.I.R.O.-Reference of work, 302.Sydney (N.S.W.)-

Commonwealth Offices at Phillip-street (1955 Reference)-Report, 365.Commonwealth Offices at Yurong-street (Palladium)-Report 371.Studios for Australian Broadcasting Commission-Reference of Work, 154; Report,

171 ; Approval of work, 206.Townsville (Qld.)-Dual Purpose Jetty, removal-Report, 205.

Standing Orders Committee (Standing)-Appointment of Members, 21.Standing Order No. 23 amended, 21.

War Expenditure-Joint Parliamentary Committee-Reports. See " Urgency-Discussion of Mattersof-War-time Defence Undertakings " and " Ministerial Statements."

And see " Address," " Chairman of," " Supply," " Temporary Chairmen of " and " Ways and Means."

Commitment of offenders. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."Commonwealth Aid Roads Bill. See " Bills."Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Bill. See " Bills."Commonwealth-avenue Bridge, Canberra. See " Committees-Public Works."Commonwealth exemption from local government rates. See " Motions-General."Commonwealth Offices. See " Committees-Public Works."Commonwealth-owned Ships. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Commonwealth Railways Bill. See " Bills."Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization-Plant and Soils Laboratory for. See

" Committee-Public Works &c."Communist Party. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Conciliation and Arbitration Act. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Proposed."Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. See " Bills."Condolence, Votes of. See " Deaths."Constitution-Section 114. See " Motions-General-Commonwealth, &c."Consular Fees Bill. See " Bills."Contempt of the Parliament. See " Privilege."Cope, Mr.-Sworn, 237.Copper. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."Cost of Living. See " Petitions."Cost of Living Adjustments. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-' Basic Wage &c.' and 'Proposed'."Cotton Bounty Bill. See " Bills."Count-out (bells not rung), 126.Country Party-Appointment of Leader and Deputy Leader, 5.Courts-Martial Appeals Bill. See " Bills."Crimes Bill. See " Bills."Curtin, Mr.-Ordered by Mr. Speaker to withdraw from House, and later re-admitted, 216.Customs Bills and Customs Tariff. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

D.

Daly, Mr.-Ordered by Mr. Speaker to withdraw from House, and later re-admitted, 35.Darwin (N.T.). See " Committees-Public Works."Davies, Mr.-Leave of absence, 81, 205. -Days and Hours of meeting: See " Business."

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Deaths-Brown, Mr. G. W.-Vote of condolence-Adjournment of House, 353.Gowrie, Earl of-Death announced-Expression of sympathy, 183.McLeay, Senator Hon. G.-Vote of condolence-Adjournment of House, 305.Sheehan, Mr. T.-Vote of condolence-Adjournment of House, 161.

Debate. See " Business ", " Rulings, &c." and " Speech."

Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account. See " Supply " and " Ways and Means."Defence. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Bill. See " Bills."Defence Undertakings-Fraudulent Practices during war. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-

War-time Defence Undertakings."Deputy of Governor-General. See " Governor-General."Deputy Speaker-

Adjourns House owing to grave disorder, 351.Chair taken by, in absence of Speaker, 287, 291, 293.Extension of powers during absence of Speaker, 294. In relation to Committees, 347.Members-Ordered to withdraw from House, 369, 380 (2).Presents papers, 293, 313, 377.Privilege Offenders-Announces release, 301.Urgency matter-determines priority in accordance with Standing Order No. 106A, 313, 333, 359,

365.And see " Rulings, &c."

Discussion of Matters of Urgency. See " Rulings, &c." and " Urgency."Disorder, grave-

Adjournment of House, 351.Suspension of sitting, 184.

Dissent from Rulings. See " Rulings, &c."Distillation Bill. See " Bills."Distinguished Visitors-Provided with seat on floor of House-

Attlee, Rt. Hon. C. R. (United Kin'dom), 61.Douglas, Mr. Justice W. 0. (United States of America), 43.Home, Rt. Hon. Earl of (United Kingdom), 311.Howe, Rt. Hon. C. D. (Canada), 171.

Divisions in the House-Adjournment of House-Closure, 23, 26, 47, 62, 64, 68, 82-3, 90, 99-100, 105-6, 116, 120, 147, 151,

160, 177, 187, 192, 208, 251, 256, 262, 294, 296, 298-9, 302-3, 331, 341, 370.Business of the Day be called on, 94, 101, 144, 174, 181, 184, 190, 202, 206, 209, 222, 238, 254, 258,

294, 297, 307-8, 311, 313, 315, 333-4, 336, 343, 359-60, 382.Chairman of Committees-Election of-Closure, 12.Chrysler Australia Limited-Report, and Addendum thereto, on charges by Mr. C. R. Cameron-

Motion to print Paper-Closure, 39.Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Bill 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Haylen)-

Closure, 218.Amendment, 218.

Debate-Be adjourned, 226.Leave to continue speech, debate be adjourned and made Order of Day for next sitting, 133.

Dissent from Speaker's Rulings-Closure, 85-6, 185, 273.Motion, 21, 86, 184-5, 185, 201, 265-6, 274.

Dissent from Deputy Speaker's Rulings-Closure, 288, 330.Motion, 288, 302, 330.

Electoral Divisions-Proposed Redistribution-New South Wales-Motion approving-

Closure, 242.Motion, 242-3.

Victoria-Motion approving, 249.Estimates, Resolutions and Appropriation Bills-

1954-55-Declaration of urgency, 57.Allotment of time, 58.

1955-56-Allotment of time, 310.Foreign Affairs-Joint Committee-Appointment of Members-Closure, 258.Foreign Affairs and Defence-Motion to print Paper-Amendment (Mr. Haylen)-


Hide and Leather Industries Act Suspension Bill 1954-Second reading-

Closure, 122.Second reading, 123.

Report be adopted, 125.Third reading-

Closure, 125-6.Third reading, 126.

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Divisions in the House-continued.International Finance Corporation Bill 1955-Second reading, 378.Lands Acquisition Bill 1954-Second reading, 174.Loan (Canadian Dollars) Bill 1955-Second reading, 384.Loan (Housing) Bill 1954-Second reading-Closure, 118.Loan (Housing) Bill 1955-Second reading-Closure, 379.Loan (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) Bill 1955.

Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Joshua), 197-8.Second reading, 198.

Loan (Swiss Francs) Bill 1955-Second reading-Closure, 198.Second reading, 198-9.

Loan (War Service Land Settlement) Bill 1955-Second reading-Closure, 377.Meat Agreement (Deficiency Payments) Bill 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Lemmon), 260.Members, Suspension of, 86, 123-4, 127, 175, 176 (2), 177, 225, 266.National Health Bill 1955-Second reading, 383.Postponement of Order of the Day-Closure, 128.Privilege-Breach of-

Browne, Mr. F. C.-Commitment-Motion (Mr. Menzies)-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 270-1.Motion, 271.

Fitzpatrick, Mr. R. E.-Commitment-Motion (Mr. Menzies)-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 270.Motion, 270.

Commitment of Offenders-Motion for Release (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 288.Privileges Committee-Reference to-Motion (Mr. A. D. Fraser)-

Closure, 25.Motion, 25.

Repatriation Bill 1954-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Haylen)-Closure, 87.Amendment, 87.

Repatriation Bill 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Haylen)-Closure, 348.Amendment, 348.

Royal Commission on Espionage-Interim Report-Motion to print paper-Closure, 246.Report-Motion to print Paper-Closure, 377.

Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1954-Third reading-Closure, 104.Social Services Bill 1954-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser)-


Social Services Bill (No. 2) 1955-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 334.South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Bill 1954-Second reading-Closure, 145.Speaker, Mr.-

Action of, in ordering Member to resume seat, &c.-Motion approving (Mr. Menzies)-Closure, 186.Motion, 186-7.

Allotment of rooms by-Motion approving (Sir Eric Harrison)-Amendment (Mr. Evatt)-


Motion, 182.Want of Confidence in-Motion (Mr. Calwell)-

Closure, 193-4.Motion, 194.

Speech-Extension of time, 16-7, 33, 166-7, 180, 257-8, 368-9, 370.Member " Be now heard ", 190-1.

Standing Orders-Suspension of-Closure, 369.Motion, 22, 125, 179, 179-80, 186, 245, 369.

States Grants Bill 1954-Second reading-Closure, 115.Stevedoring Industry Bill 1954-

Second reading-Closure, 150.Second reading, 150.

Declaration as Urgent Bill, 154.Allotment of time, 154.Third reading, 155.

Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56-Second reading-Closure, 235.

Divisions in Committee-Budget 1954-55-First item-Amendment (Mr. Calwell), 55-6.Budget 1955-56-First item-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 308-9.Commonwealth and State Housing Agreement Bill 1955-Bill be agreed to-Closure, 220.

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Divisions in Committee-continued.Crimes Bill 1955-Clause 5-

Closure, 207.Clause, 207.

Estimates-1954-55-Department of the Treasury-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Calwell), 61.1955-56-

Department of Defence-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Crean), 321.Department of Defence Production-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Lemmon), 323-4.

Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55-Closure, 76.1955-56-Closure, 356.

Hide and Leather Industries Act Suspension Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to-

Closure, 123.Bill, 124.

Bill be reported without amendment, 124.Loan (Canadian Dollars) Bill 1955-Bill be agreed to-Closure, 385.Loan (Housing) Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to-Closure, 118-9.National Health Bill 1955-

Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. E. James Harrison), 383-4.Clause 23, 384.

Northern Territory (Lessees' Loans Guarantee) Bill 1954-Clause 3-Amendment (Mr. Nelson), 114.Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. Nelson), 114.

Pay-roll Tax Assessment Bill 1954-Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. Calwell), 98.Repatriation Bill 1954-

Clause 6-Amendment (Mr. Haylen), 88.Proposed new clause 13A (Mr. Haylen), 88-9.Proposed new clause 16A (Mr. Haylen)-

Closure, 89.New clause, 89.

Proposed new clause 16B (Mr. Haylen), 89-90.Repatriation Bill 1955-

Clause 1-Postponement (Mr. Joshua)-Closure, 348.Postponement, 349.

Clause 6-Amendment (Mr. Joshua)-Closure, 349.Amendment, 349.

Proposed new clause 3A (Mr. Haylen), 350.Proposed new clause 4A (Mr. Evatt), 350.

Sales Tax (Exemptions and Classifications) Bill 1954-Clause 7-Closure, 104.Clause, 104.

Social Services Bill 1954-Bill be agreed to-Closure, 87.Social Services Bill 1955-Clause 11-Amendment (Mr. Joshua), 204.

Social Services Bill (No. 2) 1955-Clause 1-Postponement (Mr. Andrews)-

Closure, 336.Postponement, 336.

Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Daly)-Closure, 337.Amendment, 337.

Clause 7-Amendment (Mr. A. D. Fraser), 337-8.Clause 8-Amendment (Mr. Makin)-


Proposed new clause 9A (Mr. Keon)-Closure, 339.New Clause, 339.

Proposed new clause 9A (Mr. Clarey)-Closure, 339-40.New clause, 340.

South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Bill 1954-Clause 3-

Amendment (Mr. Evatt)-Closure, 145.Amendment, 146.

Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 146.Remainder of Bill be agreed to-Closure, 146.

Speech-Extension of time, 53.Stevedoring Industry Bill 1954-Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Evatt), 155.And see " Rulings, &c."

Douglas, Mr. Justice W. 0. See " Distinguished Visitors."

XXX

Drakeford, Mr.-Leave of absence, 47.Sworn, 79.

Drug " Reserpine." See " Ministerial Statements."

E.

Economic Position. See " Motions-Papers, printing of-Australia's Economic Position."Edmonds, Mr.-Named and suspended, 225.Election of Chairman of Committees. See " Chairman of Committees."Election of Members-

General Election-Returns to Writs (Twenty-first Parliament), 3-4.Issue of Writs (Twenty-second Parliament), 395.

Cook Division-Issue of Writ, 163 (proposed), 171.Return to Writ, 237.

Election of Speaker. See " Speaker, Mr."Elections-General (10th December, 1955). See " Ministerial Statements."Electoral-

Divisions-proposed redistribution-New South Wales-

Report presented, 183. And see " Motions-Papers, printing of."Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Divisions with substitution

of certain names (3), 238. Agreed to, 242-3.Queensland-

Report presented, 205.Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Divisions, 238. Agreed

to, 242.And see " Petitions."

South Australia-Report presented, 197.Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Divisions, 238. Agreed

to, 249.Tasmania-

Report presented, 183. And see " Motions-Papers, printing of."Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Divisions with substitution

of " Braddon " for " Darwin ", 239. Agreed to, 250.Victoria-

Report presented, 197.Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Divisions with substitution

of certain names (2), 238. Debated, 243, 248. Agreed to, 249.Western Australia-

Report presented, 183. And see " Motions-Papers, printing of."Motion (Mr. Kent Hughes) to approve distribution and names of Division, 238-9. Agreed

to, 249.

Employment of Aborigines-Ministerial Statement. See " Ministerial Statements-Aborigines &c."Espionage-Royal Commission-

Interim Report-Motion for Printing Paper-Time extended for speeches of Leader of Opposition and Prime Minister, 133.Statement by Speaker regarding appearance of Leader of Opposition (Mr. Evatt) as Counsel

before Commission and position as Member of House in relation thereto, 133.Suspension of Standing Orders to enable Leader of Opposition to proceed with motion for printing,

133.Motion, 133 ; debated, 133-4, 217. Negatived, 246.

Report-Motion for Printing Paper-Time extended for speech of Leader of Opposition, 357.Time extended for speech of Prime Minister, 368.Motion, 305; debated, 357-8, 368-70, 377. Agreed to 377.

And see " Bill-Royal Commission, &c.", " Rulings, &c." and " Standing Orders-Suspension."Estimates. See " Supply, Committee of-Messages, &c."

Evatt, Mr.-Appointed Leader of Opposition, 5.Ordered by Deputy Speaker to withdraw from House; re-admitted, 369.And see " Espionage-Royal Commission ", " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Communist Party

Relationships " and " Statements."

Excise Bills and Excise Tariff. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

xxxi

F.Fadden, Sir Arthur-

Appointed Leader of Country Party, 5.Leave of absence, 139.

Fairhall, Mr.-Leave of absence, 139.Fitzpatrick, Mr. Raymond Edward-Attendance at Bar and commitment. See " Privilege-Bankstown

Observer."Flags Bill. See " Bills."Flax Fibre Bounty Bill. See " Bills."Flood prevention. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Flood Relief for India and Pakistan. See " Ministerial Statements."Foreign Affairs. See "Committees," "Motions-Papers, printing of" and "Standing Orders-

Suspension."Freeth, Mr.-Appointed to Committee of Privileges, 202.

G.Gallery, Public. See " Motions-General."Galvin, Mr.-Appointed to Committee of Privileges, 201.General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. See " Motions-General" and "Motions-Papers, printing

of-Japan, &c."General Business. See " Business."General Election. See " Election of Members."General Elections (10th December, 1955). See " Ministerial Statements."Gold-Mining Industry Assistance Bill. See " Bills."Government Business. See " Business."Governor-General (Sir William Slim)-

Address in Reply to. See " Address."Commission to Deputy to open Parliament, 2.Commission to administer oaths to Members-

To Mr. Justice Taylor, 2.To Mr. Speaker, 5.

Message from Deputy requesting attendance of Members in Senate Chamber-To hear declaration ofopening of Parliament, 1.

Message from the, desiring attendance of Members in Senate Chamber-To hear Opening Speech, 5.Opening Speech, 6-8.Presentation of Mr. Speaker, 5.Proclamation appointing day of assembly read, 1.Proclamation dissolving House of Representatives. See page 395.And see " Messages."

Gowrie, Earl of (former Governor-General). See " Deaths."Grave disorder. See " Disorder."Green, Mr. F. C.-Clerk of the House-Retirement, 272 ; promotions following retirement, 274." Grievance Day "-Question, That the Speaker do now leave the Chair-

Agreed to, 49.Debated and negatived (after debate interrupted in accordance with Standing Order No. 291), 202.Not called on, as time allowed under Standing Order No. 291 had expired, 181, 226, 267.Order of Day for, postponed, 67, 86, 102, 308, 344, 382.

Guillotine. See " Urgent Estimates, Bill, &c."

H.

Hansard. See " Committees " and " Privilege."Harrison, Mr. E. James-Leave of absence, 205.Haylen, Mr.-

Named, but after apology matter not proceeded with, 25.Named and suspended, 176 ; motion for early re-admittance to House negatived, 179-80And see " Privilege."

Hide and Leather Industries Bills. See " Bills."Holt, Mr.-Leave of absence, 81.Home, Rt. Hon. Earl of. See " Distinguished Visitcrs."Homes. See " Bills-Aged Persons Homes."

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Hours of Sitting. See " Business."House Committee. See " Committees."Housing. See " Bills-' Commonwealth, &c.' and ' Loan, &c.' "and " Urgency-scuisson of Matters of."Housing Loan Interest Rates. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Howe, Rt. Hon. C. D. See " Distinguished Visitors."

I.

Imports, excessive. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Income Tax. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."India-Flood Relief. See " Ministerial Statements."Indo-China. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."International Affairs. See "Foreign Affairs."International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. See " Bills-Loan, &c."International Finance Corporation Bill. See " Bills."

J.James, Mr.-

Leave of absence, 81.Sworn, 93.

Japan. See " Motion-Papers, printing of."Jervis Bay. See " Bills-Australian Capital Territory &c."Johnson, Mr.-Sworn, 37.Joint Committees. See " Committees."Joshua, Mr.-Appointed Leader of Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist), 161.Joske, Mr.-

Introduces Private Member's Bill, 190.Leave of absence, 327.

Judges' Remuneration Bill. See " Bills."Judiciary Bill. See " Bills."

K.

Keeling Islands. See " Bills-Cocos (Keeling) Islands, &c."Keon, Mr.-

Appointed to Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, 258.Appointed Deputy Leader of Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist), 161.Named and suspended, 176 ; apology from; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179.And see " Privilege " and " Statements."

Korea. See " Ministerial Statements."

L.Lands Acquisition Bill. See " Bills."Leather Industries. See " Bills-Hide and Leather, &c."Leave of absence to Members. See " Members."Leave-

Granting of-Calling of " Aye." See " Rulings, &c."To amend Notice of Motion, 21.To continue speech at future time-

Granted by motion, 133-4.Not granted, 180.

To give Notice of Motion, not granted, 127, 274.To make Statement, not granted, 301.To move motion without notice, not granted, 185 (2), 274.To move third reading, not granted, 125.To withdraw amendment, 282.To withdraw motion of dissent, not granted, 330.To withdraw new clause, 284.And see " Speech " and " Standing Orders."

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Leigh Creek North Coalfield to Marree (Conversion to Standard Gauge) Railway Bill. See " Bills."Library Committee. See " Committees."Limitation of debate. See " Business-Debate."Loan Bills. See "Bills."Local government rates. See " Motions-General-Commonwealth, &c."

M.

Mace-Borne by Serjeant-at-Arms when offenders brought to Bar for commitment, 271 (2).Malaya. See " Motions-Papers, printing of-Foreign Affairs, &c."Marginal rates. See " Petitions " and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Proposed."Marree Railway. See " Bills-Leigh Creek North Coalfield, &c."Marriage (Overseas) Bill. See " Bills."Matrimonial Causes Bill. See " Bills " and " Standing Orders-Suspension of."McEwen, Mr.-

Appointed Deputy Leader of Country Party, 5.Leave of absence, 139.

McLeay, Senator Hon. G.-See " Deaths."Meat. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."Medical Service for Pensioners. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Pensioner Medical Service."

Melbourne Argus. See " Privilege."

Melbourne Herald. See "Privilege."Members-

Affirmation made, 4.Attendance of-At each sitting. See at end of each day's proceedings.Death of, 161, 353.Election. See " Election."Leave of absence, 13, 47, 81 (2), 109, 139 (2), 205 (2), 327 (2), 343, 355.Leave of absence to all Members, 159, 272, 391.Named and suspended-

Presence within building-Motion (Mr. Menzies), That suspension involves exclusion fromChamber but not deprivation of other amenities; agreed to, 180.

Presence in House during period of suspension; Mr. Speaker ruled must withdraw, 273.Mr. C. R. Cameron, 86.Mr. Edmonds, 225.Mr. Haylen, 176; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179-80.Mr. Keon, 176; apology from; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179.Mr. Morgan, 127.Mr. Mullens, 176-7; apology from; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179.Mr. Pollard (after naming in Committee), 123-4.Mr. Ward, 175; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179-80. For seven days

(second suspension in year), 266. Presence in House during period of suspension ; Mr.Speaker ruled must withdraw, 273.

Named, but after apology matter not proceeded with-Mr. Haylen, 25.Named, but as no motion made, matter not proceeded with-Mr. Whitlam, 177.Ordered by Speaker or Deputy Speaker to withdraw from House-

Mr. Curtin-Withdrawal; re-admitted, 216.Mr. Daly-Withdrawal; re-admitted, 35.Mr. Evatt-Withdrawal; re-admitted, 369.Mr. Osborne, 380.Mr. Whitlam, 380.And see " Named and suspended-Presence within building " under this heading.

Speech-" Be now heard ", negatived, 190-1.Directed to discontinue speech, 184.Extension of time. See " Speech."And see " Privilege."

Sworn, 4, 8, 37, 79, 93, 117, 161, 237.And see " Privilege " and " Rulings, &c."

Mental Illness. See " Urgency."Mental Institutions. See " Bills-States Grants, &c."

Messages-From the Governor-General (Sir William Slim) or his Deputy-

Desiring attendance of Members in Senate Chamber-To hear declaration of opening of Parliament, 1.To hear Opening Speech, 5.

Transmitting Estimates for, and recommending Appropriation. See " Supply, Committee of-Messages, &c."

Recommending an Appropriation, in accordance with section 56 of the Constitution, for Bills.See Proceedings on Bills under " Bills."

Notifying that the Royal Assent had been given to Bills. See Proceedings on Bills under " Bills."

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Messages-continued.From the Senate-

Transmitting for concurrence Bills initiated in the Senate. See Proceedings on Bills under " Bills."Notifying agreement, without amendment or requests, to Bill received from the House of

Representatives. See Proceedings on Bills under " Bills."Returning with amendments the following Bills received from the House of Representatives-

Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court 1955, 268.Courts-Martial Appeals 1955, 236.Defence Forces Retirement Benefits 1955, 250.Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment 1954, 115.Judiciary 1955, 268.Lands Acquisition 1955, 387.Stevedoring Industry 1954, 158.Sulphuric Acid Bounty 1954, 159.

Acquainting the House that the Senate-Has agreed to the Amendments made by the House in the following Bills-

Australian Antarctic Territory 1954, 115.Trade Marks 1955, 222.

Notifying appointment of Senators to undermentioned Joint Committees-Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings (Statutory), 17, 340 (vacancy).Public Accounts (Statutory), 17, 340 (vacancy).Public Works-Parliamentary Standing (Statutory), 17.

Notifying agreement to appointment of Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and appointment ofSenators thereto, 112.

Meteorology Bill. See " Bills."

Middle East-R.A.A.F. Fighter Wing. See "Ministerial Statements."

Midnight-Sittings after, 156, 158, 261, 378, 390.

Ministerial duties. See " Ministry."

Ministerial Statements-Aborigines-Employment of, 355.Aircraft Accident (Vickers Viscount Airliner), Mangalore, 135.Aluminium Production Commission's Project, Bell Bay, Tasmania, 139.Australian National University, 325.Australia's Economic Position, 318.Canberra-Proceedings at Court of Petty Sessions, 149.Copper-Tariff Board's Report, 158.Defence Policy and Programme, 79.Flood Relief for India and Pakistan, 365.Foreign Affairs-

5th August, 1954, 14.2nd November, 1954, 135.20th April, 1955 (Foreign Affairs and Defence), 167.And see " Indo-China " and " South-East Asia " under this heading.

General Elections (10th December, 1955), 371.Indo-China, 197.Japan and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 79.Korea-Reduction of British Commonwealth Forces, 63.Middle East-R.A.A.F. Fighter Wing, 15.Pakistan-Events in, 121.Poliomyelitis-Salk vaccine, 180.Poliomyelitis Vaccine, 285." Reserpine ", 223.Rice growing in Northern Territory, 55.South-East Asia-10th August, 1954, 16.St. Marys Ammunition Filling Factory, 241.War Expenditure Committee Report, 301.And see " Standing Orders."

Ministry-Absence of-

Mr. Anthony, 85.Mr. Beale, 257.Mr. Casey, 63, 295.Sir Arthur Fadden, 69, 295.Mr. Holt, 15.Mr. McEwen, 69.Senator O'Sullivan, 69.Senator Spicer, 237.

Ministerial changes, 5, 15, 307, 317.

Morgan, Mr.-Named and suspended, 127.And see " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."

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Motions-

Amendments moved, 181, 187, 270 (same amendment moved to two motions together).

Amendment proposed ruled out of order (not relevant to motion), 287.

Considered together, 211, 213-14, 215, 216, 269-70.

Lapsed, 94.

Leave to move without notice not granted, 185 (2), 274.

Moved by one Minister for another, 172.

Moved without leave, 180, 225, 245, 267, 269 (2).

Rescinded, 364.

Ruled out of order, 85, 184.

Time for discussion of, extended, 190.

Principal Motions-Dissent from Rulings. See " Rulings, &c."General-

Civil Defence Council Bill-That, contingent on second reading of Bill not being concludedat expiration of time for precedence to General Business to-day, Standing Orders besuspended as would prevent second reading debate being proceeded with immediatelyupon termination of time allotted to General Business to-day, &c. (Mr. Wentworth);debate adjourned, 245. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)

Commonwealth exemption from local government rates-That section 114 of the Constitutionoperates unjustly towards ratepayers who are compelled to contribute local governmentrevenue while Commonwealth Government is exempt from payment of such contribution,&c. (Mr. McLeay) ; debated, 246. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade-Review-That House approves Government'sdecision to accept revised General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and proposedAgreement on Organization for Trade Co-operation subject in either case to prioracceptance by United Kingdom and United States of America (Mr. McEwen), 249.Debated, 256, 260. Agreed to, 260.And see " Standing Orders-Suspension."

Public Gallery accommodation-That gallery accommodation for general public be reviewedhaving regard to necessity for providing greater facilities, &c. (Mr. Calwell) ; debated,246. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)

Speaker, Mr.-Allotment of rooms to Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist)-That Mr. Speaker's

action be approved (Sir Eric Harrison); amendment (Mr. Evatt) that matterbe referred to special committee, &c. ; debated ; amendment negatived ; motionagreed to, 181-2.

Member directed to discontinue speech-That House approves action of Mr. Speakerlast night in ordering honorable Member for East Sydney to be seated and in callingupon Minister for Territories to speak (Mr. Menzies); debated and agreed to,185-7.

Steel Industry-That this House appoint a Select Committee to investigate the shortage ofsteel in Australia, &c. (Mr Keon) ; debated, 360. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)

Suspended Members-Presence within building-That, in view of House, suspension involvesexclusion from Chamber and immediate surroundings, but does not involve deprivationof other amenities (Mr. Menzies); agreed to, 180.

And see " Electoral."

Papers, Printing of-

Aluminium Production Commission's Project, Bell Bay, Tasmania-Ministerial Statement(Mr. Beale), 139. Debated, 139. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)

And see " Public Accounts Committee Reports " under this heading.Atomic Energy Commission, Australian-Second Report (Mr. Beale), :180. Debated, 180,

262. Negatived, 262.Australian National University-Report for 1954 (Mr. Menzies), 325. Debated and agreed

to, 387.Australia's Economic Position-Ministerial Statement (Mr. Menzies), 318. Debated, 318.

(Lapsed at Dissolution.)Chrysler Australia Limited-Technical Report, and Addendum thereto, on charges made by

Mr. C. R. Cameron in relation to manufacture of aircraft parts, including " Canberra "bomber components (Sir Eric Harrison) ; debated and negatived, 39.

Copper-Tariff Board's Report-Ministerial Statement (Sir Eric Harrison), 158. Debatedand negatived, 262.

Defence Policy and Programme-Ministerial Statement (Sir Philip McBride), 79. Debatedand negatived, 262.

Electoral Divisions, New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania-Redistribution-Reports by Commissioners (Mr. Kent Hughes), 183. Agreed to, 197.

Foreign Affairs-Ministerial Statement, 5th August, 1954 (Mr. Menzies), 14. Debated, 14, 16-7, 20,

22 (2), 26. Negatived, 26.Ministerial Statement, 2nd November, 1954 (Mr. Casey), 135. Debated, 135, 262.

Negatived, 262.

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Motions-continued.Principal Motions-continued.

Papers Printing of-continued.Foreign Affairs-continued.

And Defence-Ministerial Statement-20th April, 1955 (Mr. Menzies), 167.Debated, 175, 182, 184, 187. Amendment (Mr. Haylen) rejecting Government'sproposals to despatch Australian armed forces to Malaya, 187. Motion andamendment debated, 187, 190-1. Amendment negatived; motion negatived,191.And see " Indo-China " and " South-East Asia " under this heading.

Indo-China-Ministerial Statement-llth May, 1955 (Mr. Casey). 197. Debated and,negatived, 262.

Japan and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade-Ministerial Statement (Mr. Menzies),79. Debated and negatived, 267.

Privileges, Committee of-Report relating to alleged misuse of confidential Haneard proof(Mr. McLeay), 81. Debated, 81. (Motion lapsed, 94.)

Public Accounts Committee Reports-Nineteenth-Postmaster-General's Department (Mr. Bland), 189. Debated and

negatived, 246.Twenty-first-Aluminium Production Commission (Mr. Hulme), 245. (Lapsed at,

Dissolution.)Royal Commission on Espionage-

Interim Report (Mr. Evatt, pursuant to notice), 133. Debated, 133-4, 217. Negatived,246.

Report (Mr. Holt), 305. Debated, 357-8, 368-70, 377. Agreed to, 377.South-East Asia-Ministerial Statement, 10th August, 1954 (Mr, Casey), 16. Debated, 16,

262, Negatived, 262.St. Marys Ammunition Filling Factory-Ministerial Statement (Sir Eric Harrison), 241.

Debated and negatived, 267.Taxation-Report of Commissioner (Mr, Menzies) ; debated and agreed to, 323.Trade Agreement between Australia and Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (Mr.

McEwen), 361. (Lapsed at Dissolution.)Privilege. See " Privilege."Select Committee-Appointment of. See " Committees."Want of Confidence in Mr. Speaker-

That House has no confidence in Mr. Speaker for reasons-(I) he has acted in a partisan way,&c.; (2) his decisions are arbitrary and unjust; and (3) he fails to interpret or applycorrectly the Standing Orders (Mr. Calwell); debated and negatived, 193-4.

Motor vehicles-Second-hand-Importation of. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Importation,&c."

Mullens, Mr.-Named and suspended, 176-7; apology from; motion for early re-admittance to Housenegatived, 179.

Murray River. See " Bills-River Murray Waters."

N.Naming of Members. See "Members."National Health Bill. See " Bills."

Nationality and Citizenship Bill. See " Bills."New Guinea. See " Papua and New Guinea."

Northern Territory-Administration. See " Bills."Legislative Council-Presentation of President's Chair-Resolution of thanks, 206.Lessees' Loans Guarantee Bill. See " Bills."Rice growing. See " Ministerial Statements."

Notice of Motion. See " Business."

Nuclear weapons. See " Petitions-Atomic &c."Nyasaland-Trade Agreement with. See " Motions-Papers, printing of." and Customs Tariff under

"Bills " and " Ways and Means."

0.Oaths-To Members-Administered by-

Commissioner, 4.Mr. Speaker, 8, 37, 79, 93, 117, 161, 237.And see " Speaker, Mr.-Commission to administer oath."

Officer of the House-Changes of Staff-Mr. A. A. Tregear promoted as Clerk, 274.Mr. A. G. Turner promoted as Clerk-Assistant, 274.Mr. N. J. Parkes promoted as Second Clerk-Assistant, 274.Mr. J. A. Pettifer promoted as Third Clerk-Assistant, 333.Mr. G. S. Reid promoted as Serjeant-at-Arms, 333.Mr. D. M. Blake acting as Serjeant-at-Arms, 333.

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Opperman, Mr.-Leave of absence, 81.Sworn, 93.

Opposition-Appointment of Leader and Deputy Leader, 5.Leader of. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Communist Party relationships."

Orders of the Day. See " Business."

Osborne, Mr.-Ordered by Deputy Speaker to withdraw from House, 380.

Overseas shipping freights. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Shipping freights."

P.Page, Sir Earle. See " Statements."Pakistan. See " Ministerial Statements-' Flood Relief' and ' Pakistan '"

Papers Presented. See " Index to Papers presented to Parliament" (page xlix).

Papers-Printing of-Motion for-

Amendment moved, 187.Negatived, 26, 39, 191, 246 (2), 262 (6), 267 (2).Subsequent to presentation, 133.

And see " Committees-Printing " and " Motions-Papers, printing of."Report read by Clerk of the House, 157, 225, 266, 387.

Papua and New Guinea-Bill. See " Bills."Preference. See " Customs Tariff" under " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

Parkes, Mr. N. J. promoted to Second Clerk-Assistant, 274.

Parliament (Twenty-first) of the Commonwealth-Commission to open, 2.Opening of, 1.Speech of Governor-General reported by Mr. Speaker, 6.Dissolution of House of Representatives. See page 395.

Parliament House-Extraction of money from employee by visitor. See Speaker, Mr,-Statements.

Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting. See " Committees-Broadcasting."

Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Bill. See " Bills."

Patents Bill. See " Bills."

Pay-roll Tax Assessment Bill. See " Bills."

Pensioner Medical Service. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Pensions. See "Bills-' Repatriation,' 'Seamen's War Pensions, &c.', 'Social Services' and 'WarPensions Appropriation' ", "Petitions " and " Urgency--Discussion of Matters of,"

Petitions--Received (and read, unless otherwise shown)--

Atomic and other weapons-Praying for prohibition of use and testing of atomic and other weapons, peaceful use of

atomic energy, reduction in armed forces and settlement of disputes by peaceful means-From a number of citizens, 274.

Praying that a resolution be placed before the United Nations concerning atomic and nuclearweapons and that all work cease on further atomic testing-From members and supportersof the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 355.

dost of living-Praying that a statutory body be appointed, preferably a Royal Commission,to inquire into causes of inflation in Australia and advise regarding reductions in cost ofliving &c.-From members of Fixed Income Group Association, Perth, 321 (not read owingto excessive length);

Electoral-Praying that plan for redistribution of Queensland into Electoral Divisions berejected-From certain residents of Pine Shire Council area, Queensland, 221.

Marginal rates-Praying that Parliament provide increases in marginal rates of pay ofCommonwealth Public Servants-From certain employees of Commonwealth Public Service,37 (2).

Pensions-Praying that Parliament will increase age and invalid pensions-

From certain citizens of Australia who are age and invalid pensioners, 163.From certain citizens of the Commonwealth, 257.

Praying that House will seek a review of age, invalid, widows' and service pensions with aview to their increase-From certain electors of Division of Macquarie, 274.

Praying that requests for increase and automatically adjusted pensions be considered andgranted-From certain electors of Division of Yarra, 274.

Petrov, V. M. See " Bills-Royal Commission, &c.' , ' Espionage-Royal Commission ' and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Russian Embassy, &c." ...

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Pettifer, Mr. J. A. promoted to Third Clerk-Assistant, 333. And see " Serjeant-at-Arms."

Pine Shire Council area, Queensland. See " Petitions-Electoral."

Plant and Soils Laboratory (C.S.I.R.O.). See " Committees-Public Works, &c."

Points of Order. See " Rulings, &c."

Poliomyelitis. See " Ministerial Statements ", " Statements " and " Urgency-Discussion of Mattersof-Salk, &c."

Pollard, Mr.-Suspended, after naming in Committee, 123-4.

Prices, Rise in. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Primary Industries-Protection. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Printing. See " Committees " and " Papers."

Private Members' Bills, 190 (2).

Privilege-Bankstown Observer, Articles in-

Motion (Mr. Morgan), That article headed " M.H.R. and Immigration Racket" appearing inBankstown Observer of Thursday, 28th April, 1955, be referred to Committee of Privilegesfor investigation and report; agreed to, 184.

Special Report, requesting authority to consider further articles, presented and read, 225. Motion(Mr. Keon) to accede to Committee's request, 225; debated, 225-6, 239; agreed to, 239.

Report presented and consideration made Order of Day, 260. Report agreed to, 267.Motion (Mr. Menzies) that Raymond E. Fitzpatrick and Frank C. Browne be notified that at

10 a.m. to-morrow House will hear them at the Bar, &c.; agreed to, 267.Raymond Edward Fitzpatrick and Frank Courtney Browne in attendance, 269.Mr. Fitzpatrick brought to Bar by Serjeant-at-Arms and informed by Mr. Speaker that House

had adjudged him guilty of a breach of Privilege, &c., and asked if he had anything to sayin extenuation. Mr. Fitzpatrick addressed the House and apologised, and was then directedto withdraw, 269.

Mr. Browne brought to Bar by the Serjeant-at-Arms and informed by Mr. Speaker that Househad adjudged him guilty of a breach of Privilege, &c., and asked if he had anything tosay in extenuation. Mr. Browne addressed the House, and was then directed to withdraw,269.

Sitting suspended, 269.Motions (2) (Mr. Menzies)-

First motion-That Mr. R. E. Fitzpatrick be committed to custody, &c., that Serjeant-at-Arms take him into custody, &c., and that Mr. Speaker issue warrants, 269.

Second motion-That Mr. F. C. Browne be committed to custody, &c., that Serjeant-at-Arms take him into custody, &c., and that Mr. Speaker issue warrants, 270.

Amendments (Mr. Evatt) to each motion that House is of opinion that appropriate actionto be taken in these cases is the imposition of substantial fines, &c., 270.

Motions and amendments debated; amendment to first motion negatived; first motionagreed to; amendment to second motion negatived; second motion agreed to, 270-1.

Mr. Fitzpatrick brought to Bar by Serjeant-at-Arms; Mr. Speaker informed him of terms ofResolution of House and directed Serjeant-at-Arms to place Mr. Fitzpatrick in custody, 271.

Mr. Browne brought to Bar by Serjeant-at-Arms; Mr. Speaker informed him of terms ofResolution of House and directed Serjeant-at-Arms to place Mr. .Browne in custody, 271.

Motion (Mr. A. D. Fraser), That Messrs. Frank Browne and Raymond Fitzpatrick be releasedforthwith from their commitment into custody; debated, 287. Amendment proposed(Mr. Evatt) that a special committee of House be appointed to consider future PrivilegeProcedures, &c., ruled out of order by Deputy Speaker as not relevant to motion; dissentfrom ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); debated and negatived, 287-8. Motion further debated andnegatived, 288.

Release of Offenders from Custody-Announcement by Deputy Speaker, 301.Newspaper paragraph-Motion (Mr. A. D. Fraser), That paragraph in Melbourne Herald of 13th

August to which honorable Member for Eden-Monaro has called attention be referred to Committeeof Privileges; debated and negatived, 25.

Hansard Proof-Alleged misuse-Mr. Gullett, having claimed that confidential Hansard proof hadbeen made available to newspaper Century, moved, That article appearing in Century of Friday,20th August, 1954, be referred to Committee of Privileges for full investigation; agreed to, 43.Report presented-Motion to print, 81; debated, 81; lapsed, 94. Report agreed to, 94. Andsee " Rulings, &c."

Statements in House by Mr. Haylen-Motion (Mr. W. M. Bourke), That remarks of Mr. Haylen recorded in Hansard, page 1,000, dated

24th May, and report thereof in Melbourne Argus of 25th May in reference to Mr. W. M.Bourke, be referred to Committee of Privileges for investigation and report; agreed to, 223.

Motion (Mr. Keon), That statements by Mr. Haylen recorded in Hansard, page 1000, dated 24thMay, and report thereof in Melbourne Argus of 25th May in reference to Mr. Keon, be referredto Committee of Privileges for investigation and report; agreed to, 223.

Report presented, 245. Motion (Mr. Keon) to consider forthwith, 245; debated, 267. (Motionlapsed at Dissolution.)

And see " Committees " and " Ministerial Statements-War Expenditure Committee Report."Proclamations-Twenty-first Parliament-

Convening on 4th August, 1954, 1.Dissolution of House of Representatives. See page 395.

Public Accounts Committee. See " Committees."

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Public Galler See " Motions-General."Public Service-

Arbitration Bill. See " Bills."Bills. See " Bills."

Marginal rates of pay. See " Petitions."Public Works Committee. See " Committees."

Q.Quarterly Cost of Living Adjustments. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-' Basic Wage &c.'

and ' Proposed '."

Queen Elizabeth the Second. See " Address."Quorum-

House adjourned for want of (bells not rung), 126.

Member calling attention to absence of when, in fact, quorum was present, ordered to withdraw fromHouse, 35.

R.

R.A.A.F. Fighter Wing. See " Ministerial Statements-Middle East."

Rabbit Skins Export Charges Legislation Repeal Bill. See " Bills."

Railways. See " Bills-' Commonwealth' and ' Leigh Creek, &c.' " and " Urgency-Discussion of Mattersof-Communist, &c."

Rayon Yarn Bounty Bill. See " Bills."

Reading of speeches. See " Speaker, Mr.-Statements."

Redistribution of electoral divisions. See " Electoral."

Re-establishment and Employment Bill. See " Bills."

Reid, Mr. G. S. promoted as Serjeant-at-Arms, 333.

Release of Messrs. Browne and Fitzpatrick from custody. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."

Repatriation Bill. See " Bills."" Reserpine." See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements."

Resolution of House rescinded, 364.

Resolutions declared urgent, 57, 309.

Rhodesia-Trade Agreement with. See " Motion-Papers, printing of " and Customs Tariff under" Bills "and " Ways and Means."

Rice growing in Northern Territory. See " Ministerial Statements."

Right of speech. See " Rulings, &c." and " Speech."

River Murray Waters Bill. See " Bills."

Roads. See " Bills-Commonwealth Aid Roads" and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Roberton, Mr.-Leave of absence, 81.Sworn, 117.

Rooms, Allotment of. See " Motions-General-Australian Labour Party-Anti-Communist."

Royal Commission on Espionage. See " Espionage " and " Rulings, &c."

Rulings, &c.-Dissent-

Motion agreed to, 184-5, 201.Motion not accepted as no Ruling given, 184, 221, 266, 359.

By Mr. Speaker-Closure-That in accordance with Standing Order No. 94, the motion for the Closure having

been carried, the main question had to be put in addition to the question on an amendment,191.

Committee of Privileges-Report-That in view of Standing Orders Nos. 345 and 346, reportcould not be debated on motion to print, but would allow specific motion to agree to or disagreewith Report, 94.

Leave, granting of-Calling of " Aye "-That Chair obliged to carry out Standing Order whichdid not provide for consent to be indicated, 201.

Dissent from Ruling moved (Mr. Calwell); debated and agreed to, 201.

Rulings &c.-continued.By Mr. Speaker-continued.

Member-Suspension-That period of suspension of seven days under Standing Order No. 302 would extend into

next sittings of the House unless a prorogation occurred, 266.On presence of suspended Member in Chamber, that period of suspension had not expired,

273.Dissent from ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); debated and negatived, 273-4.That Member must withdraw from Chamber until period of suspension had expired, 273.

Right of speech-Mr. Speaker's action-Mr. Evatt proposing to raise a Point of Order in relationto action of Mr. Speaker on previous night in ordering Member for East Sydney to resumeseat and calling on Minister to speak-Mr. Speaker stated that he had acted according to usage of House, and no Point of Order

arose, 184.Proposed motion of dissent (Mr. Evatt) not accepted as no Ruling given, 184.Further proposed motion (Mr. Evatt-That House dissents from Mr. Speaker's Ruling

that no Point of Order involved in his decision that he acted with authority lastevening in preventing Member from making speech and calling upon Ministeras next speaker) ruled not in order, 184.

Dissent from Ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); debated and agreed to, 184-5.Dissent motion previously ruled out of order moved (Mr. Evatt); debated and

negatived, 185.Royal Commission on Espionage Bill 1954-Second reading-That it was not in order to discuss

proceedings of Royal Commission, 21.Dissent from ruling moved (Mr. Calwell); debated and negatived, 21.

" Urgency " Matter-That matter proposed to be raised (relating to margins case) was out of order as it was sub

judice, 85.Dissent from the ruling having been moved (Mr. Evatt), further ruling given-

That, as Standing Order No. 106A gave authority to Mr. Speaker to determine whetherproposed discussion was in order and his decision could not, therefore, be questionedby a Motion of Dissent, the proposed Motion of Dissent was out of order, 85.

Dissent from ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); debated and negatived, 85-6.That proposed discussion was in order; in accordance with Standing Order No. 106A

he had determined that matter was in order before he read terms to House (Point ofOrder having been raised that two persons named had been witnesses before RoyalCommission on Espionage and that discussion proposed could have etlect on Commission'sviews on their credibility as witnesses), 257.

Mr. Speaker having selected one of two matters presented on same day-That a Motion of Dissent from his action would not be in order as he had not giveh

a Ruling but exercised the authority of the Chair pursuant to Standing OrderNo. 106A; no provision existed for canvassing opinion of Chair,.221.

That it was not in order to read to the House as part of a proposed Motion of Dissentthe terms of the matter not selected for discussion, 265.

Dissent from Ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); negatived, 265-6.That in selecting matter for discussion the Chair had exercised authority under Standing

Order No. 106A and a Motion of Dissent would not be in order as no Ruling hadbeen given, 266.

By Mr. Deputy Speaker-Commitment of Offenders-Motion for Release-Proposed atnendmetit (Mr. Evatt) not ii oder

as not relavant to motion, 287. Dissent from Ruling moved (Mr. Evatt); debated andnegatived, 287-8.

Dissent-Motion not accepted as Deputy Speaker's opinion could not be canvassed, 359."Urgency " Matter (Proposed)-

That matter proposed to be raised (Conciliation and Arbitration Act-Repeal of penalprovisions) was out of order as it was subjudice, 301.

Dissent from ruling moved (Mr. Keon) ; debated and negatived, 301-2.Mr. Deputy Speaker having selected one of two matters presented on same day-

Stated that selection made by Chair pursuant to authority given to it by House underStanding Order No. 106A; no provision exists in Standing Order for canvassingopinion of Chair, 359.Proposed motion of dissent (Mr. Keon) not accepted, 359.

That neither of two matters proposed for discussion were in order as, in each case,subject matter was substantially in same terms as matter placed before House onprevious day which did not receive necessary support, 371.

Words used-That words need not be withdrawn.Dissent from ruling moved (Mr. Calwell); leave to withdraw motion not granted; motion

debated and negatived, 330.By Chairman-

That any Member who was inside looked doors bef6re declaratidn of question was entitled tovote, 53.

Russian Embassy liquor supplies. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

S.Salaries Adjustment Bill. See " Bills."

Bales Tax. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

Salk anti-polio vaccine. See " Ministerial Statements-Poliomyelitis ", " Statements " and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Seamen's War Pensions and Allowances Bill. See " Bills."

Select Committee. See "Committees."

Serjeant-at-Arms (Mr. J. A. Pettifer)-Attendance at Bar and commitment of Mr. R. E. Fitzpatrick and Mr. F. C. Browne. See" Privilege-

Bankstown Observer."And see " Mace."

Sheehan, Mr. T. See " Deaths."

Shipping freights, overseas. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Sitting Days and Hours. See " Business."

Sittings after Midnight. See " Midnight."

Social Services Bills. See " Bills."

Social Services Contribution. See " Bills-Income Tax, &c." and " Ways and Means-Income Tax, &c."

South-East Asia. See " Bills " and " Motions-Papers, printing of-' Foreign Affairs' and 'South-EastAsia.' "

Speaker, Mr. (The Hon. A. G. Cameron)-

Absence of Speaker-Deputy Speaker takes Chair, 287, 291, 293.Extension of powers of Deputy Speaker during, 294, 347.

Address in Reply. See " Address."Adjourns House for want of quorum (bells not rung), 126.Allotment of rooms to Australian Labour Party (Anti-Communist)-Action approved, 181-2.Commission to administer Oath to Members, 5.Directs Member to discontinue speech and calls Minister, 184; action approved by House, 185-7.Election of-

Nominations, 4.Ballot and election, 4-5.

Leave of absence, 355.Members-

Ordered to withdraw from House, 35, 216.Ordered to withdraw from House as period of suspension not expired, 273..Suspended--

Apology from, 179.Exclusion from building-Present practice referred to and sense of House sought on its

continuance, 180.Uath administered by, 8, 37, 79, 93, 117, 161, 237.Presentation to Governor-General, 5.Presents Papers, 45, 62, 63, 65, 93, 121, 135, 173, 274.Privilege-Attendance at Bar and commitment of Mr. R. E. Fitzpatrick and Mr. F. 0. Browne.

See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer,"Reports Governor-General's Opening Speech, 6.Statements re-

Inoident in Parliament House-Extraction of money from employee by a visitor, 285.Leader of Opposition-Appearance as Coinsel before Royal Commission on Espionage and position

as Member of House in relation thereto, 133.Speeches, reading of, 26.

Suspends sitting owing to grave disorder, 184.Urgency matter-determines priority in accordance with Standing Order No. 106A, 221, 265.Want of Confidence in. See " Motions."Warrant appointing Temporary Chairmen of Committees, 16.Warrants for commitment of offenders. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer.'Writs, issue of, 163 (proposed), 171.And see " Deputy Speaker " and " Rulings, &d,"

Speech-Addresses to House by persons at Bar, 269 (2),Extensions of time-

Agreed to-For speeches by Leader of Opposition and Prime Minister on motion to print paper, 133.Adjournment of House, 22, 176 (2), 177, 340." Urgency ", 166 (2), 166-7, 171 (3), 202 (2), 226 (2), 266 (2), 297 (2), 343 (2).Other, 16 (2), 22, 37, 39 (2), 145, 175 (2), 226, 249, 256, 270, 318, 360, 369-70.

Negatived, 16-7, 33, 37, 53, 94, 167 (2), 180, 235, 257-8, 366-9,

Speech-continued.Interrupted under Standing Order No. 92 (Standing Orders suspended to enable Member to conclude),

331.Leave given to Member to continue at future time, 16 (2), 81, 122, 126, 133, 133-4 (by motion), 135,

139, 144, 180 (not granted), 217, 219, 226, 245 (to mover of motion), 246 (3), 267, 286, 360 (2), 364.Members-

Address House, 180, 257." Be now heard ", negatived, 190-1.Directed to discontinue speech and Minister called, 184; Mr. Speaker's action approved, 185-7.

And see " Speaker, Mr.-Statements " and " Standing Orders."

Standing and Statutory Committees. See " Committees."

Standing Orders-Amendment of Standing Order No. 23, 21.No. 23 (Standing Orders Committee)-Amended, 21.No. 61 (Reading of speeches). See " Speaker, Mr.-Statements."No. 92. See " Business-Debate ", " Speech " and " Suspension of-By leave " and " Suspension of

moved " under this heading.No. 94. See " Rulings, &c."

No. 104. See " Business."

No. 106A. See " Rulings, &c."

No. 108. See " Business-Debate."No. 156. See " Business-Notice of Motion."No. 291. See " Grievance Day."No. 302. See " Members-Suspension of " and " Rulings, &c."No. 303. See " Members-Ordered by Mr. Speaker to withdraw from House, &c."Nos. 345 and 346. See " Rulings, &c."

Suspension of-By leave-

To enable the consideration of resolutions in Committee of Ways and Means and theintroduction and motions for first and second readings of various Bills, 27.

To enable Leader of Opposition to speak until 10.0 p.m. (Standing Order No. 92 suspended),357.

To enable Prime Minister to speak until 10.0 p.m. (Standing Order No. 92 suspended), 368.To enable Member to speak without limitation of time-

In House, 175, 318.In Committee, 286.

To enable General Business Order of Day to be proceeded with forthwith, 239.On contingent notice-

To enable nine Sales Tax Bills to be considered together, 105.To enable stages of Bills to be passed without delay, 40 (2), 49, 73 (2), 77, 95, 97, 102 (2),

103, 105, 111, 122, 125, 128, 136, 141,144, 167, 168 (2), 210 (2), 211, 213, 215, 247 (2), 248,278 (2), 281, 298, 308, 328, 357, 366 (2), 368, 372 (2), 386.

On notice-To enable, before Address in Reply is adopted-

Introduction and passing through all stages without delay of Royal Commission onEspionage Bill, 13.

Prime Minister to make Statement on Foreign Affairs, and consideration of any motionmoved in connexion therewith, 13.

To enable Minister to move motion in connexion with the General Agreement on Tariffsand Trade, 247.

To enable Ministers to introduce Bills without notice and pass such Bills through all stageswithout delay for remainder of week, 382.

To enable Notice of Motion, General Business, concerning Messrs. Browne and Fitzpatrick,to be proceeded with forthwith, 287.

To enable Prime Minister to make statement on the economic position, 317.To enable second reading of Matrimonial Causes Bill 1955 (Order of Day, General Business)

to be proceeded with forthwith, 254.To enable the introduction of the Budget and resolutions and Bills consequent thereon, and

motions for first and second readings of such Bills, 27.Without notice, by absolute majority--

To enable Leader of Opposition to proceed with motion to print Interim Report of RoyalCommission on Espionage, 133.

To enable Member to conclude speech without limitation of time, 331.To enable Prime Minister to move motion without notice, 186.To appoint two additional Members to Committee of Privileges, 202.

Standing Orders-continued.Suspension of moved-

To enable Leader of Opposition to conclude speech without interruption-Negatived, 21-2.To enable Mr. Keon to speak for a period not exceeding one hour (Standing Order No. 92). Not

carried by an absolute majority, 369.To enable second reading debate of Civil Defence Council Bill to be proceeded with upon

termination of time allowed to General Business, &c., 245.To enable suspended Members to be re-admitted to House on following morning-Negatived,

179, 179-80.And see " Committees."

Statements, by leave-Leave to make not granted, 301.Calwell, Mr.-Drug " Reserpine ", 223.Cameron, Mr. C. R.-Drug " Reserpine ", 223.Casey, Mr.-Drug " Reserpine ", 223.Evatt, Mr.-

Flood Relief for India and Pakistan, 365.General Elections (10th December, 1955), 371.Poliomyelitis-Salk vaccine, 180.War Expenditure Committee Report, 301.

Keon, Mr.-Drug " Reserpine ", 223.War Expenditure Committee Report, 301.

Page, Sir E.-Drug " Reserpine ", 223.And see " Speaker, Mr."

States Grants Bills. See " Bills."Steel Industry. See " Motions-General " and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Stevedoring Industry Bill. See " Bills."Stewart, Mr.-Sworn, 8.St. Marys Ammunition Filling Factory. See " Motions-Papers, printing of."Sugar Agreement Bill. See " Bills."Sulphuric Acid Bounty Bill. See " Bills."Superannuation Bill. See " Bills."Supplementary Appropriation. See " Bills ", " Supply " and " Ways and Means."Supply Bills. See " Bills."Supply, Committee of-

Appointed, 27.Messages from Governor-General referred to, recommending appropriations for-

Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account, 1954-55, 212.Estimates-1954-55, 29 ; Additional, 212. 1955-56, 277.Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55, 29 ; Additional, 212. 1955-56, 277.Supplementary Estimates 1953-54, 214.Supplementary Estimates (Works and Services) 1953-54, 214.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 210-11.Supply (Works and Services) Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.

House in Committee-Budget 1954-55, 29.

General debate, 41, 43, 45, 47, 53-4, 55-6.Amendment (Mr. Calwell) to reduce first item by £1-debated, 41, 43, 45, 47, 53-4, 55-6;

negatived, 55-6.First item agreed to, 56.

Budget 1955-56, 277.General Debate, 286, 289, 291, 294, 295, 298, 302, 308.Amendment (Mr. Evatt) to reduce first item by £1--debated, 286, 289, 291, 294, 295, 298,

302, 308; negatived 309.First item agreed to, 309.

Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account 1954-55, 213.Estimates-

1954-55 (Declared urgent, 57-8), 58-9, 61-2, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71-2.Amendment (Mr. Calwell) to reduce Vote for Department of the Treasury by £1, 59;

debated, 59, 61; negatived, 61.1954-55-Additional, 212-13.1955-56 (Declared urgent, 309-10), 310, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319 (Allotment of time

varied), 320, 321-2, 323-4, 326, 328-9.Amendment (Mr. Crean) to reduce Vote for Department of Defence by £1 ; debated

and negatived, 321.Amendment (Mr. Lemmon) to reduce Vote for Department of Defence Production

by £1 ; debated and negatived, 323-4.Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55, 76-7; Additional, 213. 1955-56, 356-7.Supplementary Estimates 1953-54, 215.Supplementary Estimates (Works and Services), 1953-54, 215.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Supply (Works and Services) Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.

Supply, Committee of-continued.Resolutions reported and adopted-

Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account 1954-55, 213.Estimates-1954-55, 72 ; Additional, 213. 1955-56, 329.Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55, 77; Additional, 213. 1955-56, 357.Supplementary Estimates 1953-54, 215.Supplementary Estimates (Works and Services) 1953-54, 215.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Supply (Works and Services) Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.

For subsequent proceedings see " Ways and Means " and " Bills."

Question put under Standing Order No. 291. See " Grievance Day."

Suspension of Members. See " Members " and " Rulings."

Suspension of Sitting. See " Business."

Suspension of Standing Orders. See " Standing Orders."

Swiss Francs. See " Bills-Loan, &c."

T.

Tariffs and trade. See Motions-General and " Motions-Papers, printing of-' Japan, &c. and TradeAgreement &c.' "

Tariff Board. See " Motions-Papers, printing of-Copper."

Taxation. See " Bills-' Income Tax, &c.', 'Pay-roll Tax ' and ' Sales Tax '" " Motion-Papers, printingof" and " Ways and Means."

Telephone exchange, Redfern, N.S.W. See " Committees-Public Works."

Television licences. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Temporary Chairmen of Committees-Nomination by Speaker, 16.

Tobacco. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

Townsville jetty. See " Committees-Public Works."

Trade. See "Tariffs and trade."

Trade Marks Bill. See " Bills."

Trade Unionists-Intimidation of. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-Unionists in Communist-controlled Trade Unions."

Trade unions. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Tradesmen's Rights Regulation Bill. See " Bills."

Tregear, Mr. A. A. promoted to Clerk of the House, 274.

Turner, Mr. A. G. promoted to Clerk-Assistant, 274.

U.Universities. See " Bills-States Grants, &c."

Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-

Two Members submit matters on same day-Speaker or Deputy Speaker determines priority in accordance with Standing Order No. 106A, 221,

265, 313, 333, 359, 365. And see " Rulings, &c."Deputy Speaker determines neither matter in order as, in each case, subject matter substantially

same as that placed before House on previous day which did not receive the necessary support,371.

Proposed-Conciliation and Arbitration Act-Repeal of penal provisions (Mr. Andrews)-Ruled out of order

as matter subjudice, 301-And see " Rulings."Cost of Living Adjustments-Urgent necessity to restore quarterly cost of living adjustments

to the basic wage (Mr. Keon)-Matter not proceeded with as not supported by necessarynumber of Members, 356, 365.

Margins case-Principles to be placed before Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration(Mr. Evatt)-Ruled out of order as matter sub judice, 85. And see " Rulings."

Matters not submitted to House. Deputy Speaker determined proposed matters out of orderas subject matter in substantially same terms as that placed before House on previous daywhich did not receive the necessary support, 371.

Aluminium Production Commission's Project, Bell Bay, Tasmania-Urgent need of full public inquiryinto administration of, &c. (Mr. Barnard)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Businessof the Day, 101.

Australian Economy-Negotiations with Banking Institutions-Failure of Government to informHouse of details, &c. (Mr. Peters)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of theDay, 307-8.

Bank of New South Wales Savings Bank-The application by Bank of New South Wales SavingsBank Limited for authority to carry on banking business (Mf. Whitdam)-Discussion terminatedby motion to call on Business of the Day, 359-60.

Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-continued.Basic Wage and Cost of Living Adjustments-The need for the Government to support the application

to the Arbitration Court for a general increase of the basic wage and restoration of the quarterlycost of living adjustments as proposed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions Congress(Mr. Joshua)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 297.

Child endowment-Necessity for urgent consideration by Government of increasing payment tomeet increased cost of providing for children, &c. (Mr. Thompson)-Discussion terminatedby motion to call on Business of the Day, 189-90.

Coal Industry-Present critical position in Coal Industry, threatening further and seriousunemployment (Mr. James)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day,313.

Commonwealth-owned Ships-Urgent necessity to obtain assurance of Government thatCommonwealth-owned ships will not be disposed of, &c. (Mr. Duthie)-Discussion terminatedby motion to call on Business of the Day, 333-4.

Communist Party relationships-Subservience of Right Honorable the Leader of the Opposition and his followers to Communist

Party as evidenced by acceptance of large sums of money, &c. (Mr. W. M. Bourke)-Discussion terminated in accordance with Standing Order No. 92, 166-7.

Alliance between Communist Party and Evatt-Stout-Cain Labour Party in running joint unityticket for elections of Victorian Branch of Australian Railways Union, &c. (Mr. W. M.Bourke)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 265-6.

Flood prevention-Urgent necessity for Government to establish an authority on lines of the TennesseeValley Authority, &c., for purpose of preventing floods and compensating and rehabilitatingsufferers, &c. (Mr. Calwell)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 226.

Housing-Commonwealth recommendations to the States regarding interest rates, abolition of rentalrebate system, reduction of money allocation to State Housing Commission, &c. (Mr. Lemmon)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day (while Proposer of matteraddressing the House), 315.

Housing Loan Interest Rates-Proposal of Government to lift interest rates on Housing loans underCommonwealth-States Housing Agreement, &c. (Mr. Joshua)-Discussion concluded, 277.

Importation of Second-hand Motor Vehicles-Failure of Minister for Trade and Customs to furnishinformation regarding issue of an import licence to American Heavy Equipment Company inrespect of second-hand motor vehicles brought to Australia this year, &c. (Mr. Ward)-Discussionterminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 311.

Imports, excessive-Vast quantities of goods imported in excess of exports, detrimental effects uponAustralian industries and upon employment, &c. (Mr. Peters)-Discussion terminated by motionto call on Business of the Day, 93-4.

Mental hospitals-Proposed grant to States-Failure of Government to take action for relief andprevention of mental illness and inadequacy and limitation of contribution now proposed tobe made to States, &c. (Mr. Calwell)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business ofthe Day, 202.

Pensioner Medical Service-The retrograde decision announced by the Minister for Health foralteration of the Pensioner Medical Service (Mr. A. D. Fraser)-Discussion terminated by motionto call on Business of the Day, 343.

Pensions-Age and invalid pensioners-Serious plight due to failure of Government to provide adequate

pensions (Mr. Chambers)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day,174.

Widows and war widows' pensions-Urgent necessity to increase to provide adequate meansof subsistence (Mr. Andrews)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of theDay, 183-4.

Prices, rise in-Failure of Government to take effective measures to control, &c., resulting in severehardship to community (Mr. Daly)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of theDay, 143-4.

Protection of Primary Industries in Shipping Crisis-Urgent necessity to protect Australian PrimaryIndustries in Shipping crisis occasioned by demands of Overseas Shipping interests (Mr. Keon)-Discussion concluded, 281.

Roads-Failure of Commonwealth to provide sufficient funds to enable States to establish and maintainadequate roads, &c. (Mr. A. D. Fraser)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Businessof the Day, 209.

Russian Embassy liquor supplies-Urgent necessity of investigating transactions of Dr. Bialoguskiand Mr. Petrov in relation to imported liquor purchased or released from bond on fraudulentpretence of being required for Russian Government in Australia (Mr. Ward)-Disoussion terminated

y motion to call on Business of the Day, 257-8.And see " Rulings, &c."

Salk anti-polio vaccine-Failure of Government to provide adequate supplies for distributionimmediately value proved, and absence even now of any evidence that Government taking everypossible step to ensure supplies, &c. (Mr. A. D. Fraser)-Discussion terminated in accordancewith Standing Order No. 92, 171.

Urgency-Discussion of Matters of-continued.

Shipping freights, overseas-

Urgent necessity to prevent exploitation of Australian exporters and importers by overseasshipping interests (Mr. Keon)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of theDay, 206.

Failure of Government to take appropriate action to resist proposed freight increases of overseasshipping combine in view of recently announced exorbitant profits, &c. (Mr. Joshua)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 237-8.

Steel industry-Urgent necessity of ending monopolistic control by Broken Hill Proprietary Co.Ltd. of steel manufacturing and iron ore resources of the Commonwealth, &c. (Mr. Keonr-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 253-4.

Television licences-Danger that recommendations of Australian Broadcasting Control Board couldcreate communications monopoly, and that introduction of foreign capital is against declarationof Parliament (Mr. Whitlam)-Discussion terminated by motion to call on Business of the Day,180-1.

Trade unions, control of-Renewed drive of Communist Party following disbandment of and attacksupon A.L.P. Industrial Groups (Mr. Keon)-Discussion terminated by motion to call onBusiness of the Day, 221-2.

Unionists in Communist-controlled Trade Unions-Intimidation-Urgent necessity to protect fromintimidation and victimization the rank and file trade unionist in communist-controlled tradeunions who petition for properly supervised ballots, &c. (Mr. Keon)-Discussion terminated bymotion to call on Business of the Day, 335-6.

Wage adjustments, Automatic-Failure to provide for, whilst Government making extensive marginalincreases in restricted cases, &c. (Mr. Ward)-Discussion terminated by motion to call onBusiness of the Day, 217.

War Service Homes-The administration of the Division, the waiting period for homes and the failureof the Government to provide the Division with sufficient funds (Mr. Barnard)-Discussionterminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 381-2.

War-time Defence Undertakings-Need for publication of Joint Parliamentary War ExpenditureCommittee reports, &c. concerning fraudulent practices (Mr. W. M. Bourke)-Discussionterminated by motion to call on Business of the Day, 293-4.

Urgent Estimates, Bills, &c. (under Standing Order No. 93)-

Allotment of time varied, 319.

Estimates and Appropriation Bills-

1954-55, 57-8.1955-56, 309-10.

Stevedoring Industry Bill 1954, 154.

V.

Vickers Viscount Airliner. See " Ministerial Statements-Aircraft accident, &c."

W.

Wage adjustments, automatic. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Want of Confidence in Mr. Speaker. See " Motions."

War Expenditure Committee-Reports. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of" and " MinisterialStatements."

War Pensions. See " Bills-' Repatriation,' 'Seamen's War Pensions, &c.' and 'War Pensions

Appropriation.' "

War Service Homes. See " Bills " and " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

War Service Land Settlement. See " Bills-Loan, &c."

War-time Defence Undertakings &c. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."

Ward, Mr.-Named and suspended, 175; motion for early re-admittance to House, negatived, 179-80.For seven days (second suspension in year), 266. Presence in House during period of suspension ;Mr. Speaker rules must withdraw, 273. And see " Motions-General-Speaker, Mr." and " Rulings."

Warrants for commitment of offenders-issued by Mr. Speaker. See " Privilege-Bankstown Observer."

Water supply-Canberra. See " Committees-Public Works."Western Australia. See " Bills-' Western Australia Grant &c'."

xlvii

Ways and Means, Committee of-Appointed, 27.House in Committee-

Customs Tariff Amendments-(No. 1), 30-1. (No. 2), 129-32. (No. 3), 227-33. (No. 4), 259.(No. 5), 344-6.

Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendments (No. 1), 31-2. (No. 2), 233. (No. 3), 346-7.Customs Tariff (Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Preference), 362.Customs Tariff (Papua and New Guinea Preference) Amendment (No. 1), 234.Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account 1954-55, 214.Estimates-1954-55, 72; Additional, 213. 1955-56, 329.Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55, 77 ; Additional, 214. 1955-56, 357.Excise Tariff Amendments-(No. 1), 32. (No. 2), 132. (No. 3), 234.Income Tax and Social Services Contribution, 49-53, 95, 373-6, 386.Meat Export Charge, 28.Meat Export (Additional Charge), 247-8.Sales Tax, 29, 105.Supplementary Estimates 1953-54, 216.Supplementary Estimates (Works and Services) 1953-54, 216.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Supply (Works and Services) Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Tobacco Charges, 361, 367.Wheat Export Charge, 110-11.Wine Grapes Charges, 27.

Resolutions reported and adopted-Debt Redemption Reserve Trust Account 1954-55, 214.Estimates-1954-55, 72 ; Additional, 214. 1955-56, 329.Estimates-Works and Services-1954-55, 77; Additional, 214. 1955-56, 357.Income Tax and Social Services Contribution, 95, 386.Meat Export Charge, 28.Meat Export (Additional Charge), 248.Sales Tax, 105.Supplementary Estimates 1953-54, 216.Supplementary Estimates (Works and Services) 1953-54, 216.Supply Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Supply (Works and Services) Bill (No. 1) 1955-56, 211.Tobacco Charges, 368.Wheat Export Charge, 111.Wine Grapes Charges, 27-8.For subsequent proceedings see " Bills."

Question put under Standing Order No. 291. See " Grievance Ky.And see " Standing Orders-Suspension of."

Wentworth, Mr.-Introduces Private Member's Bill, 190.Western Australia Grant (Water Supply) Bill. See " Bills."Wheat. See " Bills-' Loan, &c.' and ' Wheat, &c.' " and " Ways and Means.Wheeler, Mr.-Leave of absence, 355.

Whitlam, Mr.-Named, but as no motion made matter not proceeded with, 177.Ordered by Deputy Speaker to withdraw from House, 380.

Widows' pensions. See " Urgency-Discussion of Matters of."Wine. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means."

Wool Realization (Distribution of Profits) Bill. See " Bills."Works. See " Bills-' Appropriation', 'Supplementary' and ' Supply' " and " Committees-Public

Works."

Writs-

General Election-Returns to Writs (Twenty-first Parliament), 3-4.Issue of Writs (Twenty-second Parliament), 395.

Cook Division-Issue of Writ, 163 (proposed), 171.Return to Writ, 237.

THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

INDEXTO THE

PAPERS PRESENTED TO PARLIAMENT.

SESSION 1954-55.(From 4th August, 1954, to and including 28th October, 1955.)

Presented to Senateor House of

Representatives. Where Bound.Paper No.

aper. (If printed). Page in-

Journals. V. and P. Vol. Page.

Accommodation for Local Administration Staff, Darwin, NorthernTerritory. See " Public Works Committee Act."

Acquisition of Lands. See " Lands Acquisition Act."Aircraft. See "Hansard."Aircraft Parts, Manufacture of, by Chrysler Australia Ltd.

(1) Technical Report on charges made by Honorable Memberfor Hindmarsh (Mr. C. R. Cameron) against ChryslerAustralia Ltd. in relation to aircraft production inaircraft division of that Company

(2) Addendum to Technical Report on charges made byHonorable Member for Hindmarsh (Mr. C. R. Cameron)against Chrysler Australia Limited in relation to" Canberra" bomber components .. 39

Air Force Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-

No. 30 .. .. ... . .. 7 9No. 132 . . . .. .. . . 112 163

1955-Nos. 36, 41 .. .. .. .. .. .. 175 274Air Navigation Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-Nos. 26, 32 .. ... . . 7 9No. 119 . . .. .. .. ... . . . 112 163

1955-No. 29 .. . . .. .. .. 123 183Aliens Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 114 .. .. 112 163Aluminium Production Commission's Project, Bell Bay, Tasmania-

Ministerial Statement, 3rd November, 1954 .. .. . . 139Apple and Pear Export Charges Act-Regulations-Statutory

Rules 1954-No. 121 .. .. .... 112 164Apple and Pear Organization Act-

Australian Apple and Pear Board-Annual Report, togetherwith Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act-Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. .. 81 1351954-55 .. .. .. .. 225 365

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 65 . .. .. .. 7 9No. 90 . .. .. .. .. . .. 21 37

Arbitrator's Determinations. See " Public Service ArbitrationAct, &c."

Atomic Energy Act-Australian Atomic Energy Commission-Annual Report and Financial Accounts, together withAuditor-General's Report, for period ended 30th June, 1954,and Supplementary Statement by Minister .. .. 93 121 180 II. 643

Audit Act. See " Finance."Australian Broadcasting Commission. See " Public Works Com-

mittee Act."Australian Broadcasting Control Board. See " Broadcasting."Australian Capital Territory. See " Seat of Government (Ad-

ministration) Act."F.5987/55.--4


Representatives.Paper. Paper No. Where Bound.

(if printed). Page in-


Australian Capital Territory Representation Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-No. 47 . .. 175 274

Australian Imperial Force Canteens Funds Act-Annual Reportby Trustees for year 1953-54 (Thirty-fourth) .. .. .. 131 193

Australian National Airlines Act-Australian National AirlinesCommission-Annual Report and Financial Accounts-Year-

1953-54 (Ninth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 89 1391954-55 (Tenth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 212 355

Australian National University Act-Australian National Uni-versity-

Report-Year-1953.. .. .. .. .. .. 33 11 13 II. 6991954.. .. .. .. .. .. 112 199 325 II. 745

Statutes-No. 16-Board of Graduate Studies Amendment No. 2 .. 117 173No. 17-Academic Dress .. .. .. .. 117 173No. 18-Convocation Amendment No. 3 .. .. . 117 173No. 19-University House (Sale of Liquor) .. .. 117 173

Australian Whaling Commission. See " Whaling Industry Act."Australian Wool Bureau-Annual Report-Year-1953-54 (First) .. 117 173Australia's Economic Position-Ministerial Statement, 27th

September, 1955 .. . . 318Automatic Telephone Exchange Building, Redfern, New South

Wales. See " Public Works Committee Act."

Banking Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 60 . .. .. . . .. 7 9No. 96 . .. . .. . .. 25 64

Bankruptcy Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 131 .. .. ... 112 1641955-No. 17 .. .. . . . .. 112 164

Report by Attorney-General-Year ended 31st July, 1954(Twenty-sixth) .. 129 193

Bell Bay, Tasmania. See " Aluminium Production, &c."Bankstown Observer. See " Priviliges."Brachina to Leigh Creek North Coalfield Railway Act. See

" Stirling North to Brachina Railway Act."Broadcasting Act-

Australian Broadcasting Commission-Annual Report andFinancial Statements-Year-1953-54 (Twenty-second) .. .. 112 164

Australian Broadcasting Control Board-Annual Report-Year-

1952-53 (Fifth) .. .. .. .. 41 * * II. 7971953-54 (Sixth) .. .. .. .. 42 99 153 II. 837

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-No. 51 .. .. ... . .. 7 91955-

No. 11 .. .. .. ... . .. 112 164No. 63 .. .. .. .. .. .. 119 326

Budget. See " Finance."

Cameron, C. R., Esq., M.P.-See "Aircraft Parts, &c." and" Hansard."

Canberra. See " Seat of Government (Administration) Act"," Public Works Committee Act" and " Development ofCanberra."

" Canberra " Bomber. See " Aircraft Parts, &c."Canberra University College. See " Seat of Government (Admin-

istration) Act."Canned Fruits Export Charges Act-Regulations-Statutory

Rules 1954-No. 124 .... .... 112 164Canned Fruits Export Control Act-

Australian Canned Fruits Board-Annual Report, togetherwith Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act-Year-

1953-54 (Twenty-eighth) .. .. .. .. 95 1491954-55 (Twenty-ninth) .. .. .. .. 225 381

* Presented to Parliament, Session 1954; Journals, p. 17, Votes and Proceedings, p. 31.


Representatives. Where Bound.

Paper. Paper No.ap (if printed). Page In-


Canned Fruits Export Control Act-continued.Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 66 .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 91955-No. 24 .. . . .. .. .. 112 164

Chrysler Australia Limited. See "Aircraft Parts, &c." and" Hansard."

Coal Industry Act-Joint Coal Board-Annual Report and Financial Accounts-Year-1953-54

(Seventh) . .. .. .. .. .. 117 173Report of Auditor-General on financial accounts-Year-

1953-54 .. . .. .. . .. 117 173Collective Defence Treaty. See " South-East Asia."Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act-Regulations-Statutory

Rules-1954-

No. 73 ... .. .. .. .. 7 9No. 104 .. .. .. .. .. .. 73 121

1955-No. 33 .. .. .. .. .. .. 152 241No. 68 . .. .. .. .. .. 212 355

And see " Customs Act and Commerce (Trade Descriptions)Act."

Committee on Rates of Depreciation. See " Rates ofDepreciation."

Committees, Select. See " Hansard" and " Development ofCanberra."

Committees. See " Printing "," Privileges ", " Public Accounts "," Public Works ", and " Trade Marks."

Commonwealth-avenue Bridge. See " Public Works CommitteeAct."

Commonwealth Bank Act-Appointment Certificate-

Balchin, R. E. . .. .. .. .. .. 112 164Munro, N. A. .. .. .. .. .. . 175 274

Balance-sheets of Commonwealth Bank, CommonwealthTrading Bank and Commonwealth Savings Bank,together with Auditor-General's reports thereon, as at-

30th June, 1954 .. .. .. .. .. 25 6530th June, 1955 . . .. .. .. 191 313

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 61 . .. .. 7 9Commonwealth Committee on Rates of Depreciation. See " Rates

of Depreciation."Commonwealth Electoral Act-Reports, with maps, by the Com-

missioners appointed for the purpose of redistributing intoElectoral Divisions the States of-

New South Wales .. .. .. . 65 123 183 II. 173Queensland .. .. .. . . 66 137 205 II. 207South Australia .. .. .. . 64 131 197 II. 223Tasmania .. .. .. . . 62 123 183 II. 235Victoria . . ... ... .. 63 131 197 II. 243Western Australia .. .. . . . 61 123 183 II. 273

Commonwealth Electoral Act and Referendum (ConstitutionAlteration) Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 27 .. .. . . .. . .. 7 9

Commonwealth Grants Commission Act-Commonwealth Grants Commission-Report-Year-

1954 (Twenty-first) .. . .. .. .. 47 971955 (Twenty-second) . . . . .. .. 221 365

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 74 .. .. .. 7 9Commonwealth Offices, Phillip-street, Sydney. See "Public

Works Committee Act."Commonwealth Offices, Yurong-street (Palladium), Sydney. See

" Public Works Committee Act."Commonwealth Railways Act-

Annual Report-Year-1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 95 1531954-55 .. .. .. .. .. 225 381

By-law No. 90 . .. .. .. .. .. 7 9And see " Stirling North to Brachina Railway Act."



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Commonwealth Telegraphs Agreement-Commonwealth Tele-communications Board-Report-Year-1953 (Third)-andStatement of Accounts to 31st March, 1953 .. .. .77 121

Conciliation and Arbitration Act-Annual Report by Chief Conciliation Commissioner-Year

ended-7th October, 1954 .. .. .. 85 99 157 II. 881Annual Report by Chief Judge of Commonwealth Courts of

Conciliation and Arbitration-Year ended-30thSeptember, 1954 (Seventh) .. .. .. 94 121 180 II. 887

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 37 .. ... .. .. - .. 7 9No. 107 .. .. . . . .. .. .. 89 143

Consolidated Papers Index, First. See " Index."Constitution Alteration. See " Commonwealth Electoral Act" and

"Referendum (Constitution Alteration) Act."Control of Naval Waters Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules

1955-No. 22 .. .. .... .. 112 164Copper-Tariff Board's Report-Ministerial Statement, 11th

November, 1954 . .. .. .. .. .. .. 158Copyright Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-

No. 81 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 9No. 130 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 112 164

Cotton Bounty Act-Returns-1953.. .. .. . . . .. .. .. 7 91954.. . .. . .. .. .. 175 274

Court House, Darwin, No:thern Territory. See " Public WorksCommittee Act."

Customs Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-

No.76 .. .. .. ... .. .. 7 9No. 98 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 93

1955-No. 15 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 112 164No. 32 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 152 241No. 66 .. .. .. .. .. . .. 204 335

Customs Act and Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act-Regu-lations-Statutory Rules-

1954-Nos. 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 .. .. .. 7 9No. 91 . .. .. .. .. .. 21 55Nos. 100, 101 .. .. .. .. .. 47 93

1955-Nos. 18, 19, 20, 21 .. . .. .. .. 112 16No. 37 . .. .. .. . .. 175 74Nos. 50, 51 .. .. .. .. .. .. 179 279No. 61 . .. .. .. . .. 193 318

"Daily Mirror ". See " Letter, &c."Dairy Produce Export Control Act-

Australian Dairy Produce Board-Annual Report-Year-1953-54 (Twenty-ninth) .. .. .. .. .. 55 1071954-55 (Thirtieth) .. .. .. .. .. 225 381

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-No. 67 .. . .. .. .. .. 7 91955-No. 38 . .. .. .. .. .. 175 274

Darwin, Northern Territory. See " Public Works Committee Act."Defence. See " Defence Policy, &c.", " Foreign Affairs, &c."Defence Act-

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-

No. 97 .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 93Nos. 113, 117, 118 .. .. .. .. .. 112 164

1955-No. 7 . .. .. .. . . .. 112 164No. 31 .. . . . . . .. 152 241Nos. 55, 56 .. .. .. .. .. .. 179 279

Royal Military College-Annual Report-Year-1953 .. .. .. .. .. .. 125 1831954 . .. .. .. .. .. .. 183 285



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Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act-Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Board-Report-Year-

1953-54 (Sixth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 117 171Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 33 .. .. .. .. .. 7 91955-

No. 14 .. .. .. .. . . .. 112 164No. 45 . .. .. .. . .. 175 274

Defence Policy and Programme-Ministerial Statement, 28thSeptember, 1954 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 79

Defence Transition (Residual Provisions) Act-National Security(Industrial Property) Regulations-Orders-Inventions anddesigns .. ... .. .. .. .. 7, 21, 9, 55,

55, 112, 107, 164,123,179 189, 285

Defence Treaty. See " South-East Asia."Depreciation. See " Taxation."Depreciation, Rates of. See " Rates of Depreciation."Depreciation on Buildings. See " Taxation."Designs Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 82 .. .. 7 9Development of Canberra-Report of Select Committee .. S. 2 195 .. S.I. 255Distillation Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 108 .. .. .. .. .. .. 95 1531955-No. 64 .. .. .. .. .. .. 204 335

Dried Fruits Export Control Act-Dried Fruits Control Board-Annual Report together with

Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act-Year-1953-54 (Thirtieth) .. .. .. .. .. 95 1491954-55 (Thirty-first) .. . .. .. .. 225 381

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-Nos. 53, 68 .. .. .. .. .. 7 91955-No. 39 . .. .. .. .. ,. 175 274

Dried Fruits Export Charges Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules1954-No. 127 .. .. .. .. .. .. 112 164

Economic Position. See " Australia's Economic Position."Egg Export Charges Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 85 . . . .. .. .. .. 11 91955-No. 53 .. .. .. .. .. .. 179 279

Egg Export Control Act-Australian Egg Board-Annual Report-

1953-54 (Seventh).. .. .. .. .. .. 47 971954-55 (Eighth) .. .. .. .. . .. 225 381

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-Nos. 69, 72 .. .. 7 9Elections-

Statistical Returns in relation to House of RepresentativesElections for the Several States and Territories-

1954.. . . . . . .. . 98 121 183 II. 1Statistical Returns showing the voting within each Sub-

division in relation to the General Elections for theHouse of Representatives, 1954, viz.:-

New South Wales .. .. .. .. 54 112 163 II. 21Queensland . .. .. ... . 56 112 163 II. 73South Australia .. .. .. .. 57 112 163 II. 97Tasmania .. .. .. . . 59 112 163 II. 111Victoria .. .. .. .. .. 55 112 163 II. 121Western Australia . .. .. .. 58 112 163 II. 159

Electoral Act. See " Commonwealth Electoral Act."Espionage-

Interim Report of Royal Commission .. .. .. . 69 117Report of Royal Commission .. .. .. .. 113 187 305 III. 187

Estimates. See " Finance."Excise Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 109 .. .. .. .. .. .. 95 1531955-

No. 54 .. .. .. . .. . .. 179 279No. 65 .. . .. .. .. .. .. 204 335



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Explosives Act-Regulations-Orders-

Berthing of a Vessel .. . . . 7, 15, 9, 15,21, 25, 43, 63,33, 69, 71, 117,

112, 175, 164, 274,179,217 281, 365

Mooring of a Vessel .. .. .. .. .. .. 164Repealing orders of general application .. .. .. 7 9

Statutory Rules 1954-No. 34 .. .. .. .. .. 7 9Extension of Wharf Facilities, Darwin, Northern Territory. See

"Public Works Committee Act."

Fifth General Index. See " Index."Finance-

Auditor-General's Report. See " Treasurer's Statement, &c.",under this heading

Budget-Year-1954-55 .. .. . .. .. .. 1 23 29 V. 11955-56 .. .. .. . . .. 101 177 277 V. 171

Estimates-Additions, New Works and other Services involving

Capital Expenditure-Year-1954-55 ... .. .. . 3 23 29 V. 5791954-55 Additional Expenditure .. ... . .. 2121955-56 . .. .. .. . 103 177 277 V. 837

Additions, New Works and other Services involvingCapital Expenditure-Supplementary Expenditure-

Year-1953-54 .. .. .. .. . .. 214Departmental-

Revenue and Expenditure-Year-1954-55 .. .. .. . . .. 2 23 29 V. 3491954-55 Additional Expenditure .. .. .. .. 2121955-56 .. .. .. .. ... 102 177 277 V. 601

Supplementary Expenditure-Year- -1953-54 .. .. .. 214National Income and Expenditure-Year-

1953-54 .. . . . .. .. . 4 23 29 V. 8731954-55 . .. . . .. 104 177 277 V. 891

Treasurer's Statement of Receipts and Expenditure accom-panied by Report of Auditor-General-

Year-1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. 13 24 62 V.. 9131954-55 .. . .. .. .. 105 . 179 293 V. 1153

Supplementary Report upon other accounts-Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. 29 81 135 V. 13951954-55 .. .. .. .. .. 111 223 377 V. 1457

Fisheries Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-

No. 116 . .. . . ... . .. .. 112 164Flax Fibre Bounty Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-

No. 3 . . . . .. . .. .. 112 164Foreign Affairs-

Ministerial Statement, 5th August, 1954 .. .. .. .. 13 14And see " Indo-China Settlement ", " South-East Asia " and

" South-East Asian Treaty Organization."Foreign Affairs and Defence-Ministerial Statement, 20th April,

1955.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 115 167

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade-Review of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade-

Geneva, 8th November, 1954, to 7th March, 1955 .. 91 157 249 II. 901And see " Japan, &c."

Grants Commission. See " Commonwealth Grants CommissionAct."

Hansard-Distribution list of daily uncorrected proof issue .. .. .. .. 45


Representatives.

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Hansard-continued.Report of speech by Mr. C. R. Cameron on the manufacture of

aircraft parts by Chrysler Australia Limited-Explanationby Principal Parliamentary Reporter on alteration in proof . .. 45

Report from Select Committee appointed to inquire intopreparation, production and distribution of Hansard ofHouse of Representatives, together with Minutes ofProceedings, and Statements submitted for informationof Committee . .. .. . . H.R.I* .. 121 H.R.I 399

High Commissioner Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 75 .. .. .. . 7 9

Immigration Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-1955-No. 6 .. .. .. 112 164Return-Year-

1947-1953 .. .. .. .. .. .. 45 851954 . .. .. .. .. .. .. 163 257

Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Assessment Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 99 . .. .. .. .. .. 47 93No. 112 . .. .. .. . .. 112 164

1955-No. 23 .. .. . . .. 112 164

Index-Fifth General, to the Papers presented to Parliament-

Sessions 1937-40 to 1948-49 (15th to 18th Parliaments).. 15 .. 93 II. 1003First Consolidated, to the Papers presented to Parliament-

1901-1949-1st to 18th Parliaments .. .. 100 .. 274 II. 1077Indo-China-Ministerial Statement, 11th May, 1955 .... .. 197Indo-China Settlement-

Agreements on the cessation of hostilities in Laos, Cambodiaand Viet Nam .. .. .. . .. .. 20 22

Declarations of the Geneva Conference, and of the partiesthereto . . . .. . . .. .. 20 22

Declaration by the Colombo Conference Powers .. .. .. 20 22Statements by the Australian and New Zealand Governments .. 20 22

International Affairs-Ministerial Statement-2nd November, 1954 .. .. .. .. 89 135And see " Indo-China ", "Indo-China Settlement" and

" South-East Asia Treaty Organization."International Labour Organization-Reports of Australian

Government, Employers' and Workers' Delegates-Thirty-seventh Session, Geneva, June, 1954 .. .. .. 94 149Thirty-eighth Session, Geneva, June, 1955 .. .. .. 225 381

International Monetary Agreements Act-Annual Report on opera-tions of the Act, and in so far as they relate to Australia, ofthe International Monetary Fund Agreement and the Inter-national Bank Agreement-Year-

1953-54 .. . . .. .. .. 86 129 189 V. 8591954-55 .. .. .. .. .. .. 118 232 385 V. 867

Japan and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade-Ministerial Statement, 28th September, 1954 .. .. .. .. 79

Judiciary Act-Rules of Court, dated-22nd September, 1954 .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 9318th October, 1954 . .. .. .. .. .. 95 15323rd March, 1955 (Statutory Rules 1955, No. 25) .. .. .. 117 17319th May, 1955 (Statutory Rules 1955, No. 34) .. .. .. 159 253

Lands Acquisition Act-Land, &c., acquired at-

Agery, South Australia .. .. .. .. .. 21 45Amberley, Queensland . .. .. .. .. 112, 179 164, 285Armidale, New South Wales .. .. . ... 11,113, 13, 164,

179 295Ashford, New South Wales .. .. .. .. 113 164Avalon, New South Wales .. .. .. .. .. 89 143Ballarat, Victoria .. .. .. .. .. .. 113 164

SReport only printed.

Paper. Paper No.(if printed).

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Representatives.

Page in-

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Vol. Page.I

Lands Acquisition Act-continued.Land, &c., acquired at-continued.

Barmedman East, New South WalesBendigo, Victoria ..Berrigan, New South WalesBethungra, New South WalesBibbenluke, New South WalesBig Jacks Creek, New South Wales ..Bobundara, New South WalesBohle River (Townsville), QueenslandBraybrook, VictoriaBrewarrina, New South WalesBrighton, Victoria..Broken Hill, New South WalesBrungle, New South WalesBullsbrook, Western AustraliaBurra, South AustraliaCairns, Queensland(2)Cambridge, TasmaniaCanungra, QueenslandCape St. Albans (Kangaroo Island), South AustraliaCape Willoughby, South AustraliaCarroll, New South Wales ..Cheltenham, VictoriaCity Beach, Western AustraliaCleve, South AustraliaCoburg, Victoria ..Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Colevale, QueenslandConcord, New South WalesCookarbine, New South WalesCookardinia, New South WalesCoolangatta, New South WalesCoonamble, New South WalesCorio, VictoriaCourabyra, New South WalesCowell, South AustraliaCremorne, New South WalesCrescent Head, New South WalesDallas, New South Wales ..Darlow, New South Wales ..Dartbrook (Muswellbrook), New South Wales ..Daylesford, VictoriaDeloraine, TasmaniaDeniliquin, New South WalesDerby, Western Australia ..Doncaster East, VictoriaDubbo, New South Wales ..Eagle Farm (Brisbane Airport), QueenslandEast Hills, New South WalesEbenezer, New South WalesEden Creek, New South WalesEdinglassie (Muswellbrook), New South WalesEight Mile Creek, South AustraliaEssendon, VictoriaEvandale (near), Tasmania'Fitzroy South, VictoriaFlinders Gap Hill (Bowning), New South WalesForster, New South Wales ..Gala Vale, New South WalesGan Gan (Port Stephens,) New South WalesGarbutt (Townsville), QueenslandGeelong, Victoria ..Gladstone, South AustraliaGledhow, Western AustraliaGlen Innes, New South WalesGlenorchy, TasmaniaGlossop, South Australia

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Gooloogong, New South Wales . . . .. 175 275Gosford, New South Wales. . . . . 85 139Gragin, New South Wales .. . . . . 175 275Greenbank, Queensland .. . . . . 112 164Griffith, New South Wales .. . . . . 29, 112, 67, 164,

193 317Gympie, Queensland .. . . . . 159 253Hatherleigh, South Australia . . . .. 113 165Hobart, Tasmania.. . . . .. . 7, 129, 9, 193,

175 275Homebush, New South Wales . . . .. 8 9HuonVille, Tasmania .. . . . . 113 165Jiggi, New South Wales .. . . . . 199 327Kensington, Victoria .. . . . . 113 165Keppoch, South Australia .. . . . .21 45Kickabil, New South Wales . . .. 8 9Killoe, New South Wales .. . . . . 187 301Kingswood, New South Wales . . . . 7, 29 9, 69Larras Lee, New South Wales . . . .. 113 165Launceston, Tasmania .. . . . . 159 253Laurel Hill, New South Wales . . . . 8 9LaVerton, Victoria .. . . . . 175 275Leeton North, New South Wales . . . .. 8 9Lincoln Park, South Australia . . . .. 94 149Liandilo, New South Wales.. . . . .. 175 275Louth, New South Wales .. . . . . 21 37Lower Portland, New South Wales . . . .. 29 67Loxton, South Australia .. . . . . 113 164Loxton p ast, South Australia . . . .. 113 165Lacindale, South Australia. . . .. . 94 149Lyrnington (near), Tasmania . . . .. 21 45Mackay (Mount Vince), Queensland . . . .. 199 323Mairjimmy, New South Wales . . . .. 113 165Malvern, Victoria . . . .. . .. 113 165Maragle, New South Wales . . . .. 113 165Maribyrnong, Victoria .. . . . . 175 274Marsden Park, New South Wales . . . .. 179 293Maryborough, Queensland .. . . . . 113 164Mernda, Victoria . . . .. . .. 113 165Mila, New South Wales .. . . . .8 9Millaa Millaa (Bradley's Hill), Queensland .. . .21 45Mingbool, South Australia . . . .. 8 9Monaro Vale, New South Wales . . . .. 199 327Monash, South Australia .. . . . . 113 165Montagu Bay, Tasmania .. . . . . 147 237Monto, Queensland .. . . . . 113 164Mooball, New South Wales . . . .. 11 13Mount Crystal, New South Wales . . . .. 8 9Mount Dandenong, Victoria . . . . 113 165Mount Gwynne, New South Wales . . . .. 175 275Mt. Martha, Victoria .. . . . . 113 165Nangkita, South Australia .. . . . . 113 165Naracoopa (King Island), Tasmania . . . .. 21, 113 55, 165Neutral Bay, New South Wales . . . .. 221 371Newcastle, New South Wales . . . .. 121 183Newington, New South Wales . . . 85 139North Bondi, New South Wales . . .. 123 189North Ryde, New South Wales . . . .. 147 237Nowra, New South Wales .. . . . . 112 164Nundle-road, New South Wales . . . . 8 10Nyngan, New South Wales . . . .. 8 9Panamia, New South Wales . . . .. 89 143Parkes, New South Wales .. . . . . 8 9Port MacDonnell, South Australia . . . . 113 165Port Pinie, South Australia . . . .. 112, 175 164, 275Port Wakefield, South Australia . . . .. 113 164Potts Point, New South Wales . .. . . 7 9



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Puckapunyal, Victoria .Pymble, New South Wales ..Queenstown, Tasmania .Randwick, New South WalesRedland Bay (Brisbane), QueenslandReedy Creek, South AustraliaReedy Creek South, South AustraliaRenmark, South Australia ..Richmond, Victoria .. .Richmond East, Victoria ..Riverside, TasmaniaRocherlea, Tasmania .Rottnest Island, Western Australia ..Rydalmere East, New South Wales ..Seven Hills, New South Wales ..Shepparton, VictoriaSouth Gogeldrie, New South Wales ..St. Lucia, Brisbane, QueenslandSt. Mary's, New South WalesSunday Creek, Seymour, VictoriaTable Top, New South WalesTamworth, New South WalesTarcutta, New South Wales ..Taroona, TasmaniaThe Channon, New South WalesTimbumburi, New South WalesToorak, Victoria .. ..Traralgon, VictoriaTumbi Umbi, New South WalesUralla, New South Wales ..Viewmont, New South WalesWagga Wagga, New South WalesWalgett, New South WalesWarren, New South Wales ..Warrnambool, VictoriaWilcannia, New South WalesWilliamstown (Fort Gellibrand), VictoriaWilliamtown, New South WalesWindsor, New South Wales(2) ..Wisanger (Kangaroo Island), South AustraliaWombat, New South Wales

Returns of land disposed of under Section 63

And see " Stirling North to Brachina Railway Act."Letter, dated llth September, 1954, from " Truth " and " Sports-

man " Limited containing an apology for publication in DailyMirror of a remark attributed to an honorable Member

Life Insurance Act-Annual Report of Insurance Commissioner-Year-1954 (Ninth)

Manila. See " South-East Asia."Meat Export Charge Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954---No. 1111955-No. 26

Meat Export Control Act-Australian Meat Board-Annual Report-Year-1953-54

(Nineteenth)Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 70

Ministerial Statements. See " Aluminium Production ", "Aus-tralia's Economic Position ", " Copper-Tariff Board'sReport ", "Defence Policy and Programme ", "ForeignAffairs ", " Foreign Affairs and Defence ", " Indo-China "," International Affairs ", " Japan and the General Agreementon Tariffs and Trade", " South-East Asia ", " South-EastAsian Treaty ", ".St. Mary's, &c."

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National Debt Sinking Fund Act-National Debt Commission-Annual Report-Year-

1953-54 (Thirty-first) .. .. .. .. .. 25 631954-55 (Thirty-second) .. . . . . 193 319

National Fitness Act-National Fitness Council-Report for 1953,together with Report of Proceedings of 13th Session, 2nd-3rd September, 1954 .. .. .. .. 131 197

National Health Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-

Nos. 35, 54, 77, 78 . .. .. . .. 8 10No. 93 .. .... . .. 21 55No. 95 .. .. .. .. .. .. . 25 64No. 128 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 113 165

1955-No. 40 .. .. . . .. 175 275National Income and Expenditure. See " Finance."National Service Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 36 .. 8 10National University. See " Australian National University Act."Nationality and Citizenship Act-

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-No. 9 .. .. .. 113 165Return-Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. ... . .. 45 851954-55 .. .. ... . .. 193 318

Nauru-Ordinances-

1954-No. 1-Nauru Local Government Council .. .. 7 9No. 2-Census .. .. .. . .. 7 35

1955-No. 1-Criminal Code Amendment .. .. . 175 274Report to General Assembly of United Nations on Adminis-

tra ion-Year-1953--54 .. .. .. .. 88 143 237 IV. 1101Naval Defence Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-Nos. 28, 31, 89 .. .. . .. .. .. 8, 11 10No. 92 . .. .. . . . . .. 21 55Nos. 115, 123, 129.. . .. .. .. .. 113 165

1955-Nos. 5, 8, 12, 16 . .. .. .. .. .. 113 165Nos. 46, 49 . . . .. .. .. .. .. 175 275

Navigation Act-Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations-Determination

dated 26th September, 1955 . . . .. . 199 333Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-Nos. 25, 38, 39 .. .. .. . .. 8 101955-

No. 30 . .. .. . .. . 137 221No. 62 .. .. .. .. . . 199 326

New Guinea-Charges of wilful murder against certain Natives-Proceedings

at Criminal Sittings at Wewak (July-August, 1954) .. 171Report to General Assembly of United Nations on Adminis-

tration-Year-1953-54 .. .. .. . .. 89 147 237 IV. 1189

And see " Papua and New Guinea Act."Norfolk Island-Report for year 1952-53 .. .. .. .. 94 157Norfolk Island Act-

Ordinances-1954-No. 11-Customs .. .. .. .. .. 113 1651955-

No. 1-Bean Seeds and Bean Plants .. .. .. 121 180No. 2-Boarding-houses .. .. .. . 117 173No. 3-Customs .. . . . . .. 117 173No. 4-Timber Licences .. .. .. . 189 310

Regulations-1955-No. 1 (Bean Seeds and Bean Plants Ordinance) .. .. 121 183No. 2 (Boarding-houses Ordinance) .. .. . .. 137,175 217, 275No. 3 (Boarding-houses Ordinance) .. .. .. .. 199 326

Northern Territory (Administration) Act-Crown Lands Ordinance-

Reasons for resumption of reserved land at Finke .. .. 21 37Reasons for resumption of reserved land at Katherine .. .. 113 165



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Northern Territory (Administration) Act-continued.Ordinances-

1954-No. 1-Interpretation .. .. . . .. 8 10No. 2-Public Seal .. .. .. .. .. 8 10No. 3-Hawkers .. .. . . . .. 8 10No. 4-Crown Lands .. .. .. .. .. 8 10No. 5-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) .. .. 21 37No. 6-Encouragement of Primary Production .. .. 175 275No. 7-Motor Vehicles .. .. . .. 175 275No. 8-Nurses and Midwives Registration .. .. 175 275No. 9-Minerals (Acquisition) .. .. . .. 175 275No. 10-Prices Regulations .. .. . .. 175 275No. 11-Leprosy .. .. . . .. 175 275No. 12-Traffic . .. .. .. .. 175 275No. 13-Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages .. 175 275No. 14-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) (No. 2) .. 175 275No. 15-Supreme Court .. . . .. 175 275No. 16-Stock Diseases .. . . .. 175 275No. 17-Jury .. .. . . .. 175 275No. 18-Brands .. .. . . . .. 175 275No. 19-Food and Drugs .. . . .. 175 275No. 20-Local Courts . . .. .. .. 175 275No. 21-Landlord and Tenant (Control of Rents) .. .. 175 275No. 22-Workmen's Compensation .. .. . 175 275No. 23-Licensing .. .. . . .. 175 275

1955-No. 1-Police and Police Offences 1954 .. .. .. 187 307No. 2-Mining 1954 .. . .. .. .. 187 307No. 3-Special Purposes Leases 1954 .. .. .. 187 307No. 4-Crown Lands (No. 2) 1954 .. .. .. 187 307No. 5-Stock Routes 1954 .. .. .. .. 187 307No. 6-Aboriginals 1954 .. .. .. . 187 307

Regulations--1953-No. 9 (Supply of Services Ordinance) .. .. .. 95 1531954-

Nos. 2 and 3 (Health Ordinance) .. .. .. 8 10No. 4 (Lottery and Gaming Ordinance) .. .. .. 8 10No. 5 (Crown Lands Ordinance) .. .. .. 8 10No. 6 (Prisons Ordinance) .. .. .. .. 15 15No. 7 (Supply of Services Ordinance) .. . . .. 29 65No. 8 (Health Ordinance) .. .. . .. 47 93No. 9 (Slaughtering Ordinance) .. .. . .. 47 93No. 10 (Marine Ordinance) .. .. .. .. 47 93No. 11 (Motor Vehicles Ordinance) . .. . 95 153No. 12 (Prisons Ordinance) . . .. . 95 153No. 13 (Supply of Services Ordinance) . .. .. 95 153No. 14 (Mining Ordinance) . . . . . 137 205No. 15 (Police and Police Offences Ordinance) .. .. 137 205No. 17 (Traffic Ordinance) .. .. .. .. 137 205

1955-No. 1 (Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) Ordi-

nances) . .. .. .. .. .. 176 275No. 2 (Food and Drugs Ordinance) .. .. .. 165 265No. 3 (Health Ordinance) .. .. . .. 165 265No. 4 (Police and Police Offences Ordinance) .. .. 165 265No. 5 (Health Ordinance) .. .. . .. 187 301No. 6 (Hospital and Medical Services Ordinance) .. .. 199 330No. 7 (Supply of Services Ordinance) .. .. .. 232 387

Overseas Telecommunications Act-Overseas TelecommunicationsCommission (Australia)-Annual Report together withfinancial accounts-Year ended-

31st March, 1954 (Eighth) .. .. .. .. .. 45 8531st March, 1955 (Ninth) .. .. .. .. . 205 335

Papers Index. See " Index."Papua-Report-Year-

1952-53 .. .. .. .. .. .. 90 143 221 IV. 7771953-54 .. .. .. .. .. .. 121 193 317 IV. 927


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Papua and New Guinea Act-Ordinances-1953-

No. 2-Drugs 1952 .. .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 7-Animal Disease and Control .. .. . .. 8 10No. 9-Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) .. .. 8 10No. 13-Ordinances Revision (No. 2) 1952 .. . .. 15 15No. 15-Transactions with Natives (Papua) 1952 .. .. 113 165No. 16-Natives' Contracts Protection (New Guinea) 1952 .. 15 15No. 20-Liquor (New Guinea) .. .. .. .. 8 10No. 21-Dangerous Drugs 1952 .. .. .. .. 176 275No. 28-Bamu River Mission . .. .. .. 15 15No. 30-Pharmacy Ordinance Amendment .. .. .. 15 15No. 31-Slaughtering .. ... .. . 199 323No. 35-Animal Disease and Control .. . .. 15 15No. 42-Excise (Beer) .. . . .. .. 15 15No. 43-Coroners . .. .. . . .. 15 15No. 45-Supply (No. 1) 1953-54 .. .. .. 15 15No. 46-Police Offences (Papua) . .. .. . 15 15No. 47-Police Offences (New Guinea) . .. . 15 15No. 53-Antiquities . .. .. .. .. 15 15No. 54-Trading with Natives .. . .. .. 15 15No. 55-Customs (Export) Tariff . .. .. .. 176 275No. 56-Lands Acquisition 1952 .. . .. .. 31 69No. 57-Mines and Works Regulation (New Guinea)

Ordinance Amendment 1952 . .. .. .. 113 165No. 64-Roman Catholic Mission of the Order of Friars

Minor .. .. .. .. .. . 15 15No. 65--Rubber . .. .. .. .. .. 15 15No. 66-Married Women's Property .. .. .. 15 15No. 69-Inflammable Liquid .. .. .. .. 113 165No. 70-Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages

(New Guinea).. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10No. 71-Building .. .. .. . . .. . 15 15No. 72-Mercantile .. .. .. .. .. 31 69No. 76-Maintenance Orders (Canada) (Facilities for

Enforcement) .. .. .. . .. 15 15No. 77-Plant Disease and Control .. .. .. .. 31 69No. 79-Appropriation (No. 2) 1952-53 .. .. .. 15 15No. 80-Appropriation 1953-54 .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 82-Animals and Birds Protection .. .. .. 113 165No. 83-Fees (Surcharge) .. .. .. .. .. 31 69No. 84-Pharmacy . .. .. .. .. 113 165No. 85-Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) .. .. 8 10No. 86-Probate and Administration (No. 2) .. .. .. 31 69No. 88-Pure Food .. .. .. .. .. 113 165No. 89-Police Offences (Papua) (No. 2) . .. .. 15 15No. 90-Police Offences (New Guinea) (No. 2) .. .. 15 15No. 91-Diocese of New Guinea Property .. .. .. 113 165No. 92-Business Names .. .. . .. . 113 165No. 93-New Guinea Land Titles Restoration (No. 2) .. .. 31 69No. 94-Ordinances Interpretation (No. 2) . .. .. 1.76 205No. 95-Quarantine .. .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 96-Infanticide . .. . .. .. 176 205No. 97-Companies (Papua) .. .. . .. 15 15No. 98-Companies (New Guinea) .. .. . .. 15 15No. 99-Roads Maintenance .. . . .. .. 15 15No. 100-Suppression of Hansen's Disease . .. .. 113 165

Ordinances-1954-No. 1-Lands Registration (New Guinea) . .. .8 10No. 2-Real Property (Papua) 1953 .. .. . .. 114 165No. 3-Land (Papua) .. .. .. 8 10No. 4-Navigation (Papua) 1953 .. .. .. .. 114 165No. 5-Firearms 1953 .. . . .. .. 114 165No. 6-Explosives 1953 .. . . .. .. 176 205No. 7-Public Service 1953 .. .. . .. 15 15No. 8-Medical 1953 .. . . .. .. 176 275No. 9-Liquor (Natives) 1953 .. .. . .. 176 205No. 10-Liquor (New Guinea) 1953 .. . .. . 15 15No. 11-Liquor (Papua) 1953 .. .. .. . 15 15

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No. 12-Town Planning .. .. .. .. .. 31 69No. 13-Stamp Duties . .. .. .. .. 31 69No. 15-Roman Catholic Mission of the Order of Friars

Minor . .. .. .. . .. 176 275No. 16-Papua and New Guinea Copra Industry Stab-

ilization . . . . .. .. 176 275No. 17-Supply (No. 1) 1954-55 .. . .. .. 114 165No. 18-Regulations Publication .. .. .. . 31 69No. 19-Animal Disease and Control .. .. .. 114 165No. 20-Customs Tariff Surcharge Ordinance Amendment .. 114 165No. 21-Pure Food Ordinance Amendment .. . .. 114 165No. 22-Bamu River Mission .. .. .. 114 165No. 23-Treasury (Validation) . .. . .. 114 165No. 24-Ordinances Interpretation .. .. .. 31 69No. 25-Companies (Papua) .. .. . .. 15 15No. 26-Companies (New Guinea) . . . .. .. 15 15No. 27-Assemblies of God in Australia (New Guinea)

Mission . . . .. . . .. 176 275No. 28-Legislative Council .. .. .. 15 15No. 29-Legal Practitioners .. .. .. 176 275No. 30-Service and Execution of Process .. . .. 114 165No. 31-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) .. .. 176 205No. 32-Sago (Papua) .. .... .. 176 275No. 33-Lost Registers . .. .. . 176 275No. 34-Parliamentary Papers .. .. . 176 205No. 35-Appropriation (Validation of Expenditure) . . 176 275No. 36-Appropriation (No. 3) 1953-54 .. . . 176 275No. 37-Appropriation 1954-55 . . .. .. . 176 275No. 38-Police Offences (New Guinea) .. .. .. 176 205No. 39-Police Offences (Papua) .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 40-Sale of Meat .. .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 41-Fees (Surcharge) .. .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 42-Workers' Compensation .. .. .. .. 176 205No. 43-Supreme Court .. .. . . . .. 114 165No. 44-Native Local Government Councils . .. . 176 275No. 45-Native Women's Protection .. .. .. 176 205No. 46-Public Museums and Art Galleries .. .. .. 176 275No. 47-Ordinances Interpretation (No. 2) .. .. .. 176 275

Ordinances-1955-No. 1-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) (No. 2) 1954 .. 176 275No. 2-Appropriation (No. 2) 1954-55 .. .. .. 179 293No. 3-Building .. .. .. .. .. 179 293No. 4-New Guinea Land Titles Restoration.. .. 179 293No. 5-Native Local Government Councils .. .. .. 179 293No. 6-Fire Prevention .. .. .. .. 179 293No. 7-Tbe British and Foreign Bible Society.. .. .. 179 293No. 8-Boards (Fees and Allowances) . .. .. 179 293No. 9-Papua and New Guinea Copra Industry Stab-

ilization .. .. .. . .. 179 293No. 10-Service and Execution of Process .. .. . 179 293No. 11-Cemetries .. .. .. .. .. 179 293No. 12-Probate and Administration .. .. .. 179 293No. 13-Treasury .. .. .. .. 179 293No. 14-Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary .. .. 179 293No. 17-Public Service . .. .. .. .. 179 293No. 18-Superannuation (Papua) . . . .. 179 293No. 21-Immigration Restriction (Papua) .. .. .. 179 293No. 23-Native Loans Fund .. .. .. .. 179 293

Superannuation (Papua and New Guinea) Ordinance-Reportof Superannuation Board-Year--

1952-53 (Second) .. .. .. .. .. 15 131953-54 (Third) .. .. .. .. . 131 197

Parliament House-Copy of letter from Speaker, dated19th April 1955, addressed to Leader of the Opposition, andreply thereto, dated 26th April, 1955, relating to occupancyof certain rooms .. .. . .. . .. . .. 173



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Parliamentary Allowances Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-1955-No. 42 . . .. .. .. .. 176 275

Patents Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-Nos. 40, 55,56,79 .. .. .. ... . .. 8 10

Pearl Fisheries Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 58 .. 8 10Post and Telegraph Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-Nos. 29, 52 .. .. .. .. .. . 8 101955-

Nos. 27, 28 .. .. . .. 123 183Nos. 58, 59 .. . . .. . . 189 310

Post and Telegraph Act and Wireless Telegraphy Act-Regula-tions-Statutory Rules-1955-No. 57 .. .. .. .. 189 310

Postmaster-General's Department-Annual Report-Year-1953-54 (Forty-fourth) .. .. .. .. .. 152 241

Principal Parliamentary Reporter. See " Hansard."Printing Committee (sitting in Conference)-Report-

First .. .... ... . .. 99 157Second .. .. .. ... . .. 169 266Third .. .. ... . .. 232 387

Privileges Committee-Report relating to matters raised by honorable Member for

Yarra and honorable Member for Fawkner on 25th May,1955, together with Minutes of Proceedings .. .. .. 245

Special Report relating to article published in BankstownObserver on Thursday, 28th April, 1955, together withMinutes of Proceedings . . . .. ... 225

Report relating to articles published in Bankstown Observeron 28th April, 5th, 12th and 19th May, 1955, togetherwith Minutes of Proceedings .. .. .. H.R. 2 . 260 H.R.I 417

Public Accounts Committee Act-Public Accounts (Joint) Committee-

Report-Aluminium Production Commission-

Part I. (Twenty-first) .. .. .. 69 155 245 II. 405Part II. (Twenty-second) . . .. 69A 232 385 II. 459

Department of Civil Aviation-Progress Report(Twenty-third) .. . .. .. 120 225 381 II. 515

Form and Content of Financial Documents presentedto Parliament-Part I.-Budget Speech andEstimates (Eighteenth) .. .. .. 37 99 157 II. 331

Miscellaneous Inquiries (Seventeenth) .. .. 30 89 143 II. 315Supplementary Estimates, Variations under section

37 of the Audit Act 1901-1954 and Common-wealth Consolidated Revenue Fund, for year1953-54 (Twentieth) .. .. .. 67 138 221 II. 383

Treasury Minute and comments of Postmaster-General's Department on Twelfth Report of the1952-54 Joint Committee of Public Accounts-Postmaster-General's Department (Nineteenth) 97 127 189 II. 369

Treasury Minutes on Reports of the 1952-54 JointCommittee of Public Accounts (Sixteenth) .. 36 81 135 II. 289

Public Service Act-Appointments-Department-

Air-Aarons, A. V. .. .. .. .. 8 10Armstrong, W. S. .. .. .. .. . 137 217Coleman, R. V. .. .. .. .. .. 180 281Munday, M. L. W. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Olsen, L. S. .. .. .. .. .. . 137 221

Army-Barlin, G. B .. .. .. .. .. . 8 10Brake, W. D. . .. .. .. .. 137 221Collier, H. J. . .. .. .. . . . .. 221Graham, J. ...... . .. 217 365Kerr, A. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Kirton, D. C. . .. .. .. .. 8 10Solway, A. R. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165

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Attorney-General-Bentley, C. M. .. . . . .8 10Blackman, R. A. .. . . . .8 10Bollard, D. ID. .. . . . . 114 ~ 165Brown, R. . . . . . .. 8 10Friemaun, C. H. .. . . . . 114 165Gorsky, A. C. .. . . . . 137 221Hall, D. E. . . . .. . .. 212 355Hambling, T. E. .. . . . .15 15Hunt, K. R. M. .. . . . . 176 275Marshall, J. . .. . . . .. 114 165O'Hara, R. . . . .. . .. 212 355Overton, G. C. .. . . . . 114 165Palmer, W. S. .. . . . .19 26Sinclair, W. ER. .. . . . . 212 347Smithurst, P. M. .. . . . . 217 371Warrilow, R. J. .. . . . . 212 355Winter, E. . . . . . .. 8 10

Civil Aviation-Allwell, J. W. .. . . . .8 10Ball, D. L .. . . . .. . 176 275Brough, J. F. .. . . . . 176 275Campbell, D. J. .. . . . . 176 275Caudwell, I. T. .. . . . . 137 221Cleaver, J. E. .. . . . .8 10Darby, K. J. . .. . . .. 81 135Diamond, R. M. .. . . . . 114 165Etchells, C. A. .. . . . . 114 165Falconer, J. A. .. . . . .8 10Fowler, 1. ID. . .. . .. . . 114 165Gin, B. Y. A. .. . . . . 176 275Hayes, G. M. .. . . . . 176 275Hobson, J. W. .. . . . . 176 275Jarvis, R. H... . . . . . 8 10Karsen, H. M. . . . . . 8 10Kingsford, H. E. R. .. . . . . 114 165Kneale, W. E. . . .. 114 165Laurence, E. W. .. . . . .8 10

Lublin, A. E.. . .. 8 10McLaughlin, B. P. .. . . . . 167 265McRae, J. M. .. . . . .22 55More, J. . . . . .. 8 10

Moss, L. R. . .. . . . .. 180 291O'Donohue, T. J. .. . . . . 176 275Parsons, K. C. .. . . . . 167 265Peel, J. W. . . . .. . .. 176 275Perry, C. G. . . . .. . .. 114 165Sewell, H. 1.. . .. 114 165Sneazwell, H. R. .. . . . . 117 171Stern, E. . . . .. 114 165Tobias, ER. . . . .. . .. 123 165Upham, K. A. .. . . . . 114 165Vahtrick, C. . .. . .. . .8 10Wells, W. A. . . . .. . .. 123 165Wheeler, J. E. .. . . . . 137 205White, A. ER. . .. . . . .. 114 165Williams, M. E. L. .. . . . . 176 275Wilson, C. B. . . . .. ... 165

Commerce and Agriculture-Charles, ID. ID. .. . . . .19 26Constantine, X. ER. .. . . . .8 10Corkill, R. ID. ID. .. . . .. 114 165Davies, E. J.. . . .. 22 45Davies, M. T. .. . . . . 10Fead, M. P. . . . .. . .. 114 16Gardner, B. L. .. . . . .33 71


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Commerce and Agriculture-continued.Ledger, E. E. M. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Lesock, F. J .. .. .. .. .. .. 22 47Mulherin, K. S. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165

Defence-Elsworth, J. E. G. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Hodgson, F .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Madden, M. N. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165

Defence Production-Attwood, S. J. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Baker, J. S .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Boadle, M.D. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Brent, E. H. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Burley, C. A... .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Burston, N.H. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Bywater, R. A. S. .. .. .. .. .. 22 45Carrell, C. L .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Comery,J. . . .... .. .. 123 189Cooke, D. G .. .. .. .. .. .. 137 205Delaney, L.J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Dick, G.M. .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Dodd, E. R.. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Downes, B. M. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Dunn,A. .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Eastwood, D. V. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Every, A. M .. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Fitzroy, P.T. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Gillan, M.L. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Grave, N. C .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Halvorson, G. A. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Hart, D. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Harvey, D. J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Hendy, V, A. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Higgs, R.W. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Hinde, J.T. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Holmes, D. A. S. .. .. .. .. .. 189 311Hopkins,R. .. . .. .. .. .. 123 189Inglis, C.F. .. . .. .. .. .. 176 276James, L. B. . . .. .. .. .. 114 165Johnston, A. F. J. .. .. .. .. .. 22 45Jones, D.J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Jones, R, H. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Kemp, L.L. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Kent, A. F. .. .. .. .. .. 25 63Lewis, D. G. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Lions, E. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Lowe, W. H. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276McCracken, M. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10McKidbin, J. J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276McKillop, J. G. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276McOrist, J. W. .. .. .. .. .. 8 10Marriott, G, K. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Moroney, J. T. .. .. .. .. .. 22 37Morriss, D. R. S. .. .. .. .. .. 89 165Pheasant, W. F. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Poulton, J.H. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Rankine, R. A. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Riordan, J. W. D. .. .. .. . .. 8 10Roberts, R .. .. .. .. .. .. 123 189Robison, A. B. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165Rogers, N. J. H. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Simson, R. E. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Sprigg, B.M. .. .. .. .. .. 159 253Still, G. A. .. .. .. .. .. .. 123 189Stock, E.D. .. .... .. .. 159 253Taylor, E. R. .. .. .. .. .. 114 165

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Defence Production-continued.Terrill, P. G... ... 176 276Thomas, I. C... 8 10Tozer, N. H ..... ... 176 276Traill-Nash, C... ... 176 276Vosti, J. W ..... ... 176 276Walters, L. G... ... 114 165Watson, A. R... ... 176 276Wiles, R. J . ... 8 10Wraczynski, L. .. . .. 123 189Young, R. K..... ... 8 10

External Affairs-Ashwin, C. R ... .. .. 117 173Campbell, A. D... .. .. 117 173Cook, M. J. ... .. 8 10Crocker, W. R. 176 276Dingle, A. F. ... .. .. 117 173Gates, K. I. . .. .. .. 117 173Hayman, R. P. S. .. .. .... 8 10Lyon, M. E . ... .. .. 8 10Nicholson, I. E. .. .. .. .. .. 117 173Piper, J. A. D. .. .. .. .. .. 117 173

Health-Ambrose, J. R. . . ... .. 176 276Barr, G. A . ... .. 8 10Brammall, A. P. .. . .. 8 10Clarke, E. R. H. .. .. 176 276Collins, J. D.. .. .. 176 276Corden, M. W. .. .. 187 307Dunlop, B. R. .. .. 8 10Foster, W. V..... 94 149Giderson, D. E. .... 8 10Homewood, J. C .... 8 10Klein, R. A. W. 8 10Ladomirska, M. E. .. 8 10Lafferty, K. J. .. 8 10McKellar, J. W. .. 176 276Manson, E. R. .. 22 27Mocatta, L. 0. .. 176 276Murphy, P. A. .. 8 10Noble, D. G.. ... .. 114 165O'Connor, J. D .. .. 8 10O'Gower, A. K. ... .. 137 217Pengelly, R ... ... .. 114 165Quick, E. I .. .. 176 276Radford, D. V. . .. 8 10Rasmussen, H. C. C . . .. 8 10Rowan, L. C.. .. 176 276Webb, R. C ..... ... 187 301Welton, B. E ... ... 8 10Young, W. H ... ... 8 10

Interior-Bennett, R. W.. .. 176 276Cooper, M. D.. .. 137 221Foster, R. G.. .. 176 276Hannagan, F. W.. .. 114 165Holier, H. F... 15 15Ingham, V . ... .. 176 276Jones, R. L ... .. 176 276Karelsky, S ... .. 176 276Kent, R. D .. .. 180 293Legge-Wilkinson, L. P.'" .. .. 114 165Lyne, B. L ... .... ... 9 10McKay, C. S..... ... 121 183Moroney, L. C. .... ... 114 165New, J... . . . ... 114 165

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Interior-continued.O'Shannassey, M. M. T. . . . .. 114 165Patton, A. B. .. . . . .9 10Phillips, N. Y. .. . . . . 176 276Rich, D. P. . . . .. . .. 155 241Robin, A. G. . . . .. . .. 147 237Poplawski, K. .. . . . . 176 276Przybylski, A. .. . . . . 217 363Rowe, R. F. . . . .. . .. 176 276Shumack, I.1 . . .. 176 276Strocimetter, F. G. .. . . . . 176 276Taylor, B. H. .. . . . .59 109Watson, K. W. .. . . . .9 10Willatt, S. T. .. . . . . 176 276Wills, M. R. . . . .. . .. 69 117Wysoczyn, W. .. . . . . 176 276

Lab our and National Service-Boulton, E. F. .. . . . . 114 165Connole, A. R. .. . . . .94 149Donegan, W. P. .. . . . . 114 165Duggan, M. B. .. . . . . 137 221Gutliridge, P. M. .. . . . . 114 165Hayes, E. N. . . . .. . .. 114 165Marner, A. W. .. . . . . 114 165Ryan, C. J. . . . .. . .. 114 165Whittemore, J. .. . . . .9 10

National Development-Belford, D. J. .. . . . . 114 166Boltz, H. F. . . . .. . .. 191 313Carlyle, J. V. .. . . . . 176 276Cleary, J. R. .. . . . . 189 311Cook, B. G. . . . .. . .. 125 189Copeland, A. M. .. . . . . 125 189Cordingley, A. .. . . . . 114 166Cullen, M. J. .. . . . . 187 301Dunn, P. R. . . . .. . .. 138 22.1Fitzgerald, J. K. .. . . . .25 63Gerula, W. C... .. . . . . 125 189Graham, G. F. .. . . . . 199 325Hawkins, L. V. .. . . . . 114 166Howard, J. S. .. . . . . 114 166Kalix, Z. . . . . . .. 159 253Kerr, A. F. . .. . . . .. 176 276Knox, B. A. . .. . .. . . 199 325Leary, C. 0. . . . .. . .. 114 166Lodwick, K. B. .. . . . . 152 241Malone, E. J. .. . . . . 138 221Mann, P. E.. . . .. 114 166Pritchard, P. W. .. . . . . 176 276Quinlan, T. . . . .. . .. 138 221Reynolds, I. F. .. . . . .9 10Smith, K. G. . . . .. . .. 138 221Spence, A. G. .. . . . . 114 166Stevens, R. D. .. . . . . 138 221Stewart, J. R. .. . . . . 114 166Szentes, R. . .. . . . .. 180 295Tillott, A. F. T. .. . . . .89 143Wells, A. T. . . . .. . .. 22 45Wiebenga, W. A. C. J. . . . .. 114 166Zimmerman, D. 0. .. . . . . 176 276

Parliamentary Library-Davies, S. .. .. . . . . 176 276Somervaille, B. E. . . .. 176 276

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Postmaster-General-Bailey, R. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15 15Betglas, It. 15 15Briggs, X., L. . . . . . 37 Z5Broady, 3. R. 204 335Budrikisj 2. L. 180 285Butcher, I. R. 15 15Bytzynski, A. V. 180 285Byrne, 0... 176 276Campbell, D. S. A .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Caflson, B. G. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Catalet, A. B. . .. .. .. .. 147 237Chuck, S. ... .. .. .. .. .. 22 45Clark, G. W. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Co~hranej B. M.. ..R..... .. 15 15Cody, M. . . .. .. . .. 176 276Cohen,3.A... 19 21Cohlin, R. J... . .. .. .. .. 22 45Cotk, I.G, .. .r .. .. .. .. 114 166Creagh, . C. .. . .. .. . .. 15 15CubningP. L. .. .. .. . 22 37Day, J. . 15 15Dighy-Bennet, N. .3, 205 343Dorr,0 4 04 .. . .. .. . ..GC 73 121Dossing, S. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Fetguson, K. M. 114 166Franklin, P. A, 176 276Frith,(1... .. .. ... F.114 166Fuller, B. 3. . .... .. .. 15 15Fulton, M. .. . . .. .. . 176 276Gately, R . G. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Gill, P. . . i. . 19 21Greatorex, G. .. .. .. .. 114 166Green, H. E. 176 276Green, Bt. H... 15 15Harant, H. R. .. .. .. .. 22 55Harnath, R. W. E .. .. .. .. . 205 343Harris, J. G. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Herbert, I. D. .. .. .. .. . 114 166lldfsteede, G. W. .. .. .. . 19 21Hdme, 1. R.. 15 15Hitme, R. A. .. .. .. .. .. 22 45Keane, R. J. . .. .. .. . 138 205Kitchen 15 J. 15 15Lahigfo , 2i. t. A. .. . . . .15 15Latham, K. .. . . . . .19 21Lawson 1L C. . .. .. . .. 129 193Lees, R. -13.. .. .. . .. .. 176 76Le'vey, W, H. A. 19 21Liubinas, A. E. 129 193Loclhead, R. A. .. .. .. .. . 147 237Lockwood, D. R. .. .. .. .. .. 15 15MacQueen, D. .. .. .. .. .. 199 333Mggs, it, 1. . .. . . I. 15 15Mather, 3. D. 19 '21McCahon, V. L. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Melville, B. R .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Millar, 0. W. . 199 333Minz, S. .. .. .. .. . .. 22 45Morgan, J. H. .. .. .. .. .. 22 45Morton A .. .. .. .. .. ..A. 180 '285Mullins F. J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Na.ughton, R. W. . .. .. .. .. 19 21Nightingale,,D. T .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Otto, W,..... .. .. H.22 145

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Perry, H. R. . .. . .. . .. 15 15Prichard, D. M. .. . . . .19 21Robinson, A. D. .. . . . . 114 166Robinson, B. B.E . .. 176 276Rosair, 3. S. B. .. . . . . 199 333Ross, C. D. . .. . .. . .. 176 276Ross, D. . .. . .. . .. 205 343Ruddell, H. J. . . .. 199 333Riunpelt, E. H., . . . . . 22 45Sabbage, B. E. .. . . . . 180 285Sack, K. H. . . . .. . .. 176 276Samuelson, E. M. .. . . . . 176 276Seager, N. E. H. L. .. . . . . 180 285Seyler, A. J.. . . .. 22 45Smith, D. J. C. .. . . . .19 21Smith, J. E.. . . .. 176 276Smith, J. H. . . . .. . .. 19 21Sparkman, M. H. .. . . . .15 15Speed, J. A. . . . .. . .. 15 15Stringfellow, R. S. .. . . . . 147 237Strohifeldt, M. .. . . . . 114 166Tirnmin , A. R. .. . . . .15 15Torkington, R. M. .. . . . . 147 237Turnbull, W. R. .. . . . .19 21Vawser, K. D. .. . . . .22 45Wakefield, A. J. .. . . . . 176 276Ward, J. . . . . . .. 204 335Wielebinski, R. .. . . . . 176 276

Prime Minister-Barrow, W. . .. . . .. 114 166Donnelly, J. A. .. . . . .9 10Herron, B. E.. . .. 176 276

Repatriation-Adeney, W. S. .. . . . . 125 189Aitken, J. M. .. . . . .22 45Bean, R. H. D. .. . . . . 125 189Beauimont-Haynes, J. .. . . . .15 18Bennett, W. R. C. .. . . . . 125 189Blackwood, J. A. .. . . . .15 16Brandt, D. S. .. . . . .9 10Briggs, M. E.. . .. 22 5Buckle, P. M. .. . . . . 159 253Byers, K. J.. . . .. 9 10Clark, A. 3.J . . .. 51 101Clarke, M. A. .. . . . .9 10Courtney, T. R. B. .. . . . .9 10Crosthwaite, 3.J . .. 11 13Cumming, G. G. .. . . . .15 16Davey, H. . . . .. . .. 135 201Drummond, J. M. .. . . . . 15 16Dyer, H. P. . . . .. . .. 176 276Exton, W. D_. . . . . . 9 10Feain, V. .. .. . . . 11 13Franks, W. D. .. . . . .11 13Furber, J. F. M. .. . . . .15 16Furber, T. R. M. .. . . . . 114 166Gottlieb, S. . .. . .. . .. 163 257Grant, C. A. . .. . . . .. 55 107Grey-Wilson, A. M. .. . . . .9 10Hayes, L. J. W. .. . . . .22 45Heness, D. B. .. . . . .9 10Higgin, J. P... . . . . . 22 49Horgan, C. R. .. . . . . 114 166Ireland, B. J.. . .. 94 149Job, K. . . . . . . 180 287


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Repatriation-continued.Juttner, S. E. .. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Lorimer, E. A. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Lyons, R. K. .. .. .. .. .. 22 37Margetts, M. D. .. .. .. .. .. 138 205May, G. M. S. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166McEwin, R. G. .. .. . . .. 114 166McGlynn, J. R. .. .. .. .. .. 15 16McKay, W. A. .. .. .. .. .. 125 189Meyers, R. I... .. .. . . .. 9 10Officer, J. C. S. .. .. .. .. .. 22 55O'Hair, W. C. F. R .. .. .. .. .. 125 189Painter, R. G. .. .. .. .. .. 22 57Palmer, E. M. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Piggins, D.M. .. .. .. .. .. 15 16Pinkus, N. B... .. .. .... 125 189Radeski, C. .. .. .. .. .. 22 49Robertson, J. A. S. .. .. .. .. .. 94 149Ross, E. F. .. .. .. .. .. 159 253Ryan, H.B. .. .. .. .. .. 47 97Shaw, B. M. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Short, D. W. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Smith, M. H... .. .. .. . .. 15 16Southcott, R. V. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Squires, J. C. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Stockdale, J. .. ... .. .. .. 22 55Swaine, C. D. .. .. .. .. .. 22 43Thornton, G. C. .. .. .. .. .. 15 16Thornton, J. W. deW. G. .. .. .. .. 114 166Thwaite, T. J. .. .. .. . .. 15 16Turner, A. R... .. .... 51 101Wall, E.W. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Walsh, M.M. .. .. .. .. .. 11 13Ward, J. 0. .. .. . .. .. .. 22 37Ward, W. S. .. .. . .. .. .. 176 276Waterhouse, J. H. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Williams, J. E. .. .. .. .. ... 114 166Wood, J. M.. . .. . . .. 9 10Woolcock, W. J. P. . .. .. . .. 22 37Wright, S.J ... .. .. . . .. 125 189Wunderlich, T. .. .. .. .. .. 15 16

Shipping and Transport-Hodge, G. P .. .. .. . . .. 9 10Hodges, D. W. .. .. .. . . 9 10Pearson, A .. .. .. .. .. . 29 65Prandolini, L. J. . . . .. .. 9 10Ross, G. W .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Twentyman, A. I. .. . .. .. .. 114 166Williams, J. D. L. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10

Social Services-Doe, H. E . . .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Fryer, Z. T .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Hunt, A. M. . . .. .. .. .. 114 166Jackson, B. A. .. .. .. .. .. 94 149Murphy, C. B. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Nottage, M. J. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Perrins, P. A....... 199 333Rajola, F. B . . . .. .. .. .. 114 166Raymond, H. B. .. .. .. .. ... 180 287Simpson, J. V. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Smith, M. P. .. . .. .. .. .. 22 57Unsworth, G. .. .. .. .. .. 73 121

Supply-Ausburn, R. J. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Battersby, R. K. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Barnard-Brown, E. H. .. .. .. .. 176 276Baxter, J. R. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10


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Supply-continued.Beard, J. L. .. ... .. .. .. 9 10Bennier, D. J. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Biggins, G. E. .. .. .. . .. 180 285Birch, R. L. .. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Bird, D. A.H. .. ... .. .. 114 166Bowe, P. W. A. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Bridgewater, P. A. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Brown, R. P. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Canny, N. J .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Carman, R. D. .. .. .. . .. 114 166Carr,F.H. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Cartmel, J. A. B. .. .. .. .. .. 117 173Cartwright, R. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Cawley, J. M. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Cawsey, G. F. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Cohen, H. L... .. . .. .. .. 55 107Cohen, J. H. L. .. .. .. . .. 22 37Crampton, C. C. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Crisp, J. D. C. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Disher, J. R. .. .. . .. .. .. 81 135Douglas, D. M. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Drummond, L. J. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Dunn, P. .. .. .. .. . .. 217 365Dunne, G. V. .. .. .. .. .. 25 63Edgar, R. S. .. ... .. .. .. 9 10Ellis, A. G .. .. .. .. .. .. 180 285Ellis, F. E. .. .. .. .. 117 173Fairbairn, D. .. .. . .. .. .. 81 135Fead, P. M. G. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Field, R. .. .. . .. .. .. 114 166Fitzgerald, T. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Fletcher, J. M. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Furze, R. G. .. .. . .. .. .. 114 166Germer, G. G. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Gilbert, J. S. .. .. . .. .. .. 114 166Grieve, M. Y. .. .. .. .. .. 147 237Halliday, R. A. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Hamann, J. B. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Haymes, R. F. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Heitmann, L. S. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Hemsley-Hooker, D. .. .. .. .. 22 55Herington, J. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Hirst, D. G.L. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Hobba, N. K. .. .. .. .. .. 212 355Holland, J. .. .. . .. .. .. 176 276Horton, A. . . .. . .. 114 166Hurley, D. G. .. .. .. 9 10Hynes, R.W. .. .. .. .. .. 69 117Johnson, J.W. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Jones, N. K. .. .. . .. .. .. 9 10Kenny, D.T. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Labrum, N. R. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Laing, C. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Lea, J. H. .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Licciardo, R .. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Louat, N. P. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10MacFarlane, J. P. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Malan, P. H. de M. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Matley, W. .. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135McKenzie, H. F. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135McRonald, A. D. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Mitchell, N. M. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Moffatt, H. J. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Montgomery, E. C. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Morley, W.J. .. .. .. .. .. 25 63Munro, R. D. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166

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Supply-continued.Percy, E. H. .. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Potter, F. H. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Proudman, D. M. .. .. .. .. .. 159 253Quaass, S. T. . .. .. .. .. 217 365Richardson, D. J. .. .. .. .. .. 217 365Rutter, M. S. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Segnit, A. H. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Smith, J. L. .. .. .. .. .. .. 81 135Smith, S. W. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Smythe, B. M. .. .. .. .. .. 22 37Spain, J. X. .. .. .. ... .. 217 365Spurway, F. M. ... . .. 114 166Strahle, D. G. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Symons, F. C. .. .. .. .. 176 276Thornton, N. P. .. .. .. .. 176 276Vowles, R. C. L. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Warren, A. L. .. .. . .. .. 81 135Warren, D. R. D. .. .. . .. .. 9 10Wason, C. B. .. . .. .. .. 176 276Webb, N. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Welch, W. N. T. .. .. ... .. 81 135Weldon, R. H. .. .. . .. .. 217 365Willetts, D. L. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Wood, J. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166

Territories-Armstrong, G. E. A. . . .. .. .. 9 10Baxter, W. C. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Clarke, H. B. .. .. .. .. .. 94 149Crawford, L. D. . . .. .. .. 114 166Hitchcock, W. B. .. .. .. .. .. 22 47Laufer, W.C. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Ross, L. P. ... .. .. .. 9 10Worland, J. ... .. .. .. 193 319

Trade and Customs-Adams, J. J. .. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Bousfield, W. H. .. .. .. . .. 114 i66Double, R. C... .. . .. .. 176 276Ifrim, A. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Norman-Bail, J. J. .. .. .. . .. 217 365Kaub, M. A. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Schneider, A. T. .. .. .. . .. 9 10Schopfhauser, W. J. .. .. .. . .. 121 180

Treasury-Hopkins, L. G. .. .. .. .. .. 180 285Symons, A. T. .. .. .. .. .. 138 221

Works-Andrzejaczek, T. .. .. .. .. .. 47 93Amey, D. J. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Balchin, C. C. .. .. .. .. .. 9 10Baldwin, C. .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Barrington, E. M. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Beatty, J. A. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Bellairs, M. L. .. .. .. .. .. 22 47Black, G. A. . . . .. .. .. 9 13Blumentals, A. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Bridie, R. H. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 13Brown, D. J. L. .. .. .. .. .. 135 201Cant, N. H. ... .. .. .. 114 166Carter, D. R. .. .. .. .. .. 187 307Casse, R. J. . . . .. .. .. 187 307Clamp, D. A .. . .. .. .. .. 114 166Clark, R. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22 39Clarke, A. G. .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 276Collins, K. H. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Connelly, R. E. .. .. .. .. .. 114 166Connick, M. L. .. .. .. .. .. 22 57

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Works-continued.Connor, J. R. .. . . . . 176 276Cook, D. A. . .. . .. . .. 9 10Copeland, D. G. .. . . . .9 10Corr, R. J. . . . .. . .. 176 276Cross, A. D. . . . .. . .. 147 237Dare, H. J. . . . .. . .. 9 10Day, C. C.0 . . .. 9 10Dillon, P. T. . . . .. . .. 9 10Dubaus, P. . . . .. . .. 114 166Eager, E. E. . . . .. . .. 9 10Eaton, D. R... . . . . . 89 143Eaton, R. J. . . . .. . .. 9 10Elsner, K. . .. . . . .. 9 10Fletcher, H. 0. .. . . . .89 143Gage, H. B. . .. . . . .. 176 276Gayton, J. E. .. . . . . 176 276Gleig, L. H. . .. . . . .. 187 307Grace, K. J. . .. . . . .. 114 166Grakovich, A. .. . . . . 114 166Greenwood, R. M. .. . . . . 114 166Hansen, N. P. .. . . . . 114 166Hawkins, N. M. .. . . . .9 13Humphries, C. M. .. . . . .9 10Hunt, G. T. . . . .. . .. 9 13Jacobson, L. S. .. . . . . 176 276Jenkins, A. W. ., . . . . 176 276John, G. . , . . . .. 147 237Johnson, L. E. .. . . . . 176 276Johnston, C. A. .. . . . . 176 276Jones, R. A. . . . .. . .. 9 10Kaldor, J. . . . .. . .. 9 10Kerr, W. C. . . . .. . .. 9 10Kirk, F. B. . . . .. . .. 176 276Knowles, J. V. .. . . . . 114 166Knox, L. A. . . . . . .. 22 26Krysztal, A. . . . .. . .. 9 10Lax, A. . . . .. . .. 114 166Leavey, W. M. .. . . . . 114 166Leonard, M. .. . . . . .22 26Lobley, N. J. .. . . . . 114 166Lukinovic, Z. .. . . . . 212 355Luxton, C. R. .. . . . . 176 276Makhno, V. V. .. . . . .9 10Manisfield, D. G. .. . . . . 176 276McDonald, C. K. .. . . . .9 10MoGeough, J. F. R. .. . . . . 114 166McGrath, K. T. .. . . . .9 10MoGuffie, A. A. .. . . . . 176 276MoKeown, C. W. .. . . . .9 10MoLagan, D. S. .. . . , .95 149McRae, G. A. .. . . . .9 10Menzies, C. S. 1. . . .. 9 10Miller, C. B.. . . .. 22 47Mitchell, G. . .. . . . .. 187 307Mooney, J. A. .. . . . . 114 166Nash, R. W. . . . .. . .. 180 293Oxlad, E. W. N. .. . . . .31 69Pakohung, L. V. .. . . . .9 10Pawlyszyn, R. .. . . . . 176 276Perry, R. G. . . . .. . .. 9 10Pinkus, H. V. .. . . . .9 10Pittlekow, L. A. M. .. . . . .9 10Potter, A. .. . . . . .9 10Proposch, K. F. .. . . . .22 57Rasmussen, L. A. .. . . . .9 10Redmond, D. N. .. . . . . 114 166

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Works-continued.Rowe, R. J. A.Schneider, L. M.Schubert, T. J.Setchell, G. H.Shaw, G. R. J.Shawe, R. O.Silbert, A. C...Simpson, I. C.Skewes, D. T.Smith, D. P...Smith, G. S...Snell, R. A.Snowden, J. E.Squires, B. I.Stanley, T. W. G.Styles, K. R...Sykes, V. L. ..Symes, E. C. M.Thompson, C. W.Thompson, E. B.Waddell, G. A.Wenham, B. W.Wickham, F ..Wild, J. R. .Wisken, J. C.Wood, I. S..Woynicz, J ..Wright, J. D.Yeates, F. E.Yettie, H. A.


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Public Service Arbitration Act-Determination of Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and

Arbitration (Miscellaneous No. 11 of 1954)-AustralianAir Pilots' Association-Australian National Airlines Com-mission

Determinations-1954-

No. 5-Civil Aviation Employees' Association ofAustralia..

No. 12-Peace Officer Guard AssociationNo. 13-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical As-

sociation and Customs Officers' Association ofAustralia, Fourth Division ..

No. 14-Repatriation Department Medical Officers'Association

No. 15-Transport Workers' Union of Australia ..No. 16-Amalgamated Engineering Union and othersNo. 17-Amalgamated Engineering Union and Sheet

Metal Working Agricultural Implement andStove-making Industrial Union of Australia ..

No. 18-Commonwealth Legal Professional Officers'Association

No. 19-Commonwealth Storemen and Packers'Union .. ..

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Determinations-continued.1954-continued.

No. 20-Federated Ironworkers' Association of Aus-tralia and others .. . . . . .. 9 11

No. 21-Australian Broadcasting Commission StaffAssociation .. . . .. . . .. 9 11

No. 22-Non-Official Postmaster's Association ofAustralia.. .. . .. .. .. 9 11

No. 23-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical As-sociation . . . . . . . . 9 11

No. 24-Professional Officers' Association, Common-wealth Public Service .. .. . .. 9 11

No. 25-Postal Telecommunication Technicians' As-sociation (Australia) .. .. .. .. 9 11

No. 26-Customs Officers' Association of Australia(Fourth Division) .. .. .. .9 11

No. 27-Transport Workers' Union of Australia .. .. 9 11No. 28-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' As-

sociation . . . . .. .. . 9 11No. 29-Postal Telecommunication Technicians' As-

sociation (Australia) .. .. .. .. 9 11No. 30-Musicians' Union of Australia .. . . 9 11No. 31-Postal Telecommunication Technicians' As-

sociation (Australia) .. .. .. .. 9 11No. 32-Commonwealth Foremen's Association .. .. 9 11No. 33-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' As-

sociation .. .. .. . .. 15 16No. 34-Australian Workers' Union .. .. .. 22 37No. 35-Clothing and Allied Trades Union of Aus-

tralia and others .. .. .. .. .. 23 61No. 36-Commonwealth Telephone and Phonogram

Officers' Association . .. .. .. 23 61No. 37-Federated Public Service Assistant's As-

sociation .. .. . .. .. 23 61No. 38-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of

Australia . . . . . .. .. 23 61No. 39-North Australian Workers' Union .. .. 23 61No. 40-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' As-

sociation .. .. . .. . 23 61No. 41-Association of Architects, Engineers, Sur-

veyors and Draughtsmen of Australia .. .. 33 71No. 42-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' As-

sociation . .. . .. .. 33 71No. 43-Commonwealth Storemen and Packers'

Union of Australia .. . . .. .. 33 71No. 44-Repatriation Department Medical Officers'

Association . .. .. . .. 117 173No. 45-Postal Telecommunication Technicians' As-

sociation (Australia) .. .. .. .. 89 143No. 46-Transport Workers' Union of Australia .. .. 89 143No. 47-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of

Australia.. .. .. .. . .. 89 143No. 48-Commonwealth Works Supervisors' Asso-

ciation .. .. .. .. .. .. 89 143No. 49-Commonwealth Storemen and Packers'

Union of Australia ..... .. .. 89 143No. 50-Australian Workers' Union . .. .. 105 159Nos. 51 and 52-Association of Officers of the Com-

monwealth Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganization and Professional Officers' Associa-tion, Commonwealth Public Service .. .. .. 117 173

No. 53-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 117 173No. 54-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 117 173No. 55-Federated Ironworkers' Association of Aus-

tralia . .. .. .. . .. 117 173No. 56-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 117 173

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Public Service Arbitration Act-continued.Determinations-continued.

1955-continued.No. 57-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of

Australia.. .. .. .. .. 117 173No. 58-Commonwealth Legal Professional Officers'

Association .. .. .. . .. 117 173No. 59-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical As-

sociation .. .. .. .. .. 117 173

1955-No. 1-Transport Workers' Union of Australia .. .. 117 173No. 2-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical As-

sociation .. . .. .. .. 117 173No. 4-Transport Workers' Union of Australia .. .. 117 173No. 5-Postal Telecommunication Technicians' As-

sociation (Australia) .. .. .. .. 117 173No. 6-Professional Officers' Association, Common-

wealth Public Service . .. . . . 117 173No. 7-Commonwealth Telephone and Phonogram

Officers' Association .. .. . .. 117 173No. 8-Australian Federated Union of Locomotive

Enginemen and others .. .. . .. 117 173No. 9-Commonwealth Storemen and Packers' Union

of Australia .. .. .. . .. 117 173No. 10-Australian Workers' Union and Association

of Railway Professional Officers of Australia .. .. 117 173No, 11-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' As-

sociation .. .. .. . .. 117 173No. 12-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 117 173No. 13-Association of Officers of the Commonwealth

Scientific and Industrial Research Organization .. 123 189No. 14-Australian Federated Union of Locomotive

Enginemen and Operative Painters and Decora-tor's Union of Australia .. .. .. .. 123 189

No. 15-Commonwealth Foremen's Association .. .. 143 223No, 16-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 147 237No. 17-Australian Workers' Union .. .. .. 159 253No. 18-Australian Society of Engineers .. .. .. 163 257No. 19-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 176 276No. 20-Postal Telecommunication Technicians'

Association (Australia) .. .. .. 176 276No. 21-Customs Officers' Association of Australia,

Fourth Division and Commonwealth PublicService Artisans' Association .. .. .. 177 276

No. 22-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 177 276No. 25-Supervising Technicians' Association, Post-

master-General's Department .. .. .. 177 276No. 26-Commonwealth Storemen and Packers'

Union of Australia and others .. .. .. 177 276No. 27-Postal Telecommunication Technicians'

Association (Australia) .. .. .. .. 177 276No. 28-Musicians' Union of Australia .. .. .. 177 276No. 29-Australian Workers' Union .. .. .. 180 287No. 30-Australian Third Division Telegraphists

and Postal Clerks' Union .. .. .. .. 180 287No. 31-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 189 311No. 32-Amalgamated Engineering Union and others .. 189 311No. 33-Australian Federated Union of Locomotive

Enginemen .. .. .. .. .. 193 317No. 34-Australian Journalists' Association .. .. 193 317No. 35-Australian Broadcasting Commission Staff

Association . .. .. .. .. 217 365No. 36-Sheet Metal Working Agricultural Imple-

ment and Stovemaking Industrial Union ofAustralia and others .. .. .. .. 217 365

No. 37-Australian Journalists' Association .. .. 199 333No. 38-Australian Workers' Union .. .. .. 217 365

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Public Works Committee Act-Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works-

General Report-Twenty-third .. 39 31 69 II. 521Proposed Works referred to-Plans, &c., laid on Table by

Minister, re motion to refer-Canberra-Construction of Commonwealth-

avenue Bridge .. . .. 43Canberra-Extension of water supply storage

system .. .. .. .. 43Redfern, New South Wales-Erection of Auto-

matic Telephone Exchange Building .. 153St. Lucia, Queensland-Erection of New Plant

and Soils Laboratory for CommonwealthScientific and Industrial Research Organi-zation .. .. .. .. .. 302

Reports by the Committee-Canberra-Extension of water supply storage system 52 112 166 II. 557Canberra-Commonwealth-avenue Bridge .. 53 112 166 II. 535Darwin, Northern Territory-Erection of Court

House .. ... 114 187 301 II. 577Darwin, Northern Territory-Erection of Accom-

modation for Local Administration Staff .. 115 187 307 II. 569Darwin, Northern Territory-Proposed extension of

Wharf Facilities .. .. .. .. 116 197 315 II. 585Redfern, New South Wales-Erection of Automatic

Telephone Exchange Building .. 50 117 171 II. 597Sydney, New South Wales-Erection of New Studios

for Australian Broadcasting Commission atForbes-street 51 117 171 II. 605

Sydney, New South Wales-Proposed erection ofCommonwealth Offices, Yurong-street (Pal-ladium) .. .. .. .. 109 221 371 II. 627

Sydney, New South Wales-Proposed erection ofCommonwealth Offices, Phillip-street (1955Reference) .. ... 136 217 365 II. 615

Townsville, Queensland-Removal of Dual PurposeJetty .. .. .. .. .. 70 137 205 II. 635

Qantas Empire Airways Ltd.-Annual Report and FinancialAccounts-Year-

1953 (Twentieth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 1391954 (Twenty-first) . .. .. 323

Quarantine Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-No. 10 .. .. 165Railways. See " Commonwealth Railways."Rates of Depreciation-Commonwealth Committee on-Report .. 83 253 IV. 733Rayon Yarn Bounty Act--Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-

No. 2.. .. .. 165Redfern. See " Public Works Committee Act."Re-establishment and Employment Act--Regulations-Statutory

Rules 1954-No. 59 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11No. 105 89. 143

Referendum (Constitution Alteration) Act. See " CommonwealthElectoral Act and Referendum (Constitution Alteration)Act."

Regulations and Ordinances Committee-Ninth Report .. S.1 63.. S.I. 247Repatriation Act--

Repatriation Commission-Report--Year-1952-53 .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 11 13 III. 11953-5.. .. 95 123 193 III. 53

War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunal No. I-Report-Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. .. 1011954-55.. .. .. 15 359

War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunal No. 2-Report--Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. .. 571954-55 .. 2.. .. .. . .. 359

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Report-Year-1953-54 .. . .. .. .. .. 77 1271954-55 .. .. .. .. .. .. 215 359

Representation Act-Certificate of Chief Electoral Officer of Numbers of People of

Commonwealth and of the several States as at 30th June,1954 .. .. . .. . . 44 94 149 II. 285

Determination, made by the Chief Electoral Officer, ofRepresentation of States in House of Representatives,dated 4th November, 1954 . .. . 43 94 149 II. 287

River Murray Waters Act-River Murray Commission-AnnualReport-Year-1953-5 4 .. .. .. .. .. 129 183

Royal Commission. See " Television ", "Espionage."

Science and Industry Endowment Act-Report by Auditor-General on Accounts of Science and Endowment Fundas at 30th June, 1954 . .. .. . .. 22 55

Science and Industry Research Act-Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organi-

zation-Annual Report-Year-1953-54 (Sixth) .. .. .. .. 48 89 143 II. 13831954-55 (Seventh) ... .. 110 215 359 II. 1563

Regulations-Statutory Rules-1954-No. 41 ... .. .. 9 111955-No. 35 .. .. .. .. .. 177 276

Seat of Government (Administration) Act or Seat of GovernmentAcceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration)Act-

Canberra University College-Report for 1954 .. . 177 276Council of the Soil Conservation Service of the Australian

Capital Territory-Annual Report and Statement ofReceipts and Payments, for year-

1953-54 (Seventh).. .. .. .. . 125 189Ordinances-

1954-No. 9-Medical Practitioners Registration .. .. 9 11No. 10-Dentists Registration .. . .. 9 11No. 11-Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal En-

forcement) .. .. . .. .9 11No. 12-Workmen's Compensation .. .. .. 9 11No. 13-Poisons and Dangerous Drugs .. .. 9 11No. 14-Companies .. .. .. .. 25 63No. 15-Sale of Goods . . . .. 25 63No. 16-Trustee Companies .. .. .. 25 63

1955-No. 1-Motor Traffic .. .. .. .. 114 166No. 2-Traffic . . .. .. 114 166No. 3-Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) .. 114 166No. 4-Plant Diseases .. . .. .. 138 209No. 5-Police .. .. . .. 177 276No. 6-Hire-purchase Agreements . .. .. 187 301No. 7-Motor Traffic (No. 2) . .. .. 180 293No. 8-Liquor Poll .. . .. .. 180 293No. 9-Liquor .. .. .. .. . 212 355

Regulations-1954-

No. 3 (Canberra University College Ordinance) .. 9 11No. 4 (Education Ordinance) .. .. . 9 11No. 5 (Public Health Ordinance) .. .. .9 11No. 6 (Associations Incorporation Ordinance) .. .9 11No. 7 (Education Ordinance) .. . 9 11No. 8 (Building and Services Ordinance) .. .. 22 26Nos. 9 and 10 (Public Health Ordinance) . .. 25 63No. 11 (Motor Traffic Ordinance) .. . . 25 63No. 12 (Machinery Ordinance) .. . .25 63No. 13 (Canberra Community Hospital Ordi-

nance) .. .. .. .. .. 69 117

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Seat of Government (Administration) Act or Seat of GovernmentAcceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration)Act-continued.

Regulations-continued.1955-

No. 1 (Aborigines Welfare Ordinance) .. .. 114 166No. 2 (Advisory Council Ordinance) .. .. .. 114 166No. 3 (Motor Traffic Ordinance) .. .. .. 114 166No. 4 (Cemeteries Ordinance) .. .. .. 114 166No. 5 (Plant Diseases Ordinance) .. .. .. 177 276No. 6 (Canberra Community Hospital Ordinance) .. 177 276No. 7 (Public Health Ordinance) .. .. .. 177 276No. 8 (Hire-purchase Agreements Ordinance).. . 187 301No. 9 (Education Ordinance) .. .. .. 193 319No. 10 (Juries Ordinance) .. .. .. .. 217 363No. 11 (Motor Traffic Ordinance) .. .. .. 212 355

Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the AustralianCapital Territory for year 1953-54 .. .. . 114 166

Variation of plan of lay-out of City of Canberra and itsenvirons-

21st September, 1954 .. .. .. .. 46 937th September, 1955 .. .. .. .. 187 307

Select Committee. See "Hansard" and "Development of Canberra."Service and Execution of Process Act-Regulations-Statutory

Rules 1954-No. 83 . . . ... .. 9 11Services Trust Funds Act-

Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund-AnnualReport-Year-1953-54 (Seventh) .. . .. .. 138 205

Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund-AnnualReport-Year-1952-53 .. .. . .. 94 149

Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund-Annual Report-Year-1953-54 138 209

Services Canteens Trust Fund-Report-Year-1953 . . . .. .. .. .. .. 23 371954 . .. .. . . .. .. 221 371

Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Power Act-Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority-Annual Report-

1953-54 (Fifth) .. .. . .. .. 87 117 173 II. 1749Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-No. 13 .. .. .. 114 166

Social Services Act-Report by Director-General of Social Ser-vices-Year-

1953-54 .. .. .. .. .. . 32 89 143 III. 971954-55 .. .. .... 137 221 371 III. 129

South-East Asia-Ministerial Statement, 10th August, 1954 16 16South-East Asia Collective Defence Treaty (signed at Manila, 8th

September, 1954) .. .. . . .. . 37 75South-East Asian Treaty Organization-Statement by Minister

for External Affairs of Australian Policy .. . .. .. 20 22Spirits Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 110 .. .. 89 143Stevedoring Industry Act-

Australian Stevedoring Industry Board-Annual Report andFinancial Accounts-Year-1953-54 (Fifth) .. .. .. 135 201

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 64 . .. .. 9 11Stirling North to Brachina Railway Act, Brachina to Leigh Creek

North Coalfield Railway Act, Commonwealth Railways Act,Lands Acquisition Act-Land, &c.-Acquired at-LeighCreek (South Australia) .. .. .. .. .. 177 276

St. Marys Ammunition Filling Factory-Ministerial Statement,1st June, 1955 .. . .. .. .. .. 241

Sugar Agreement Act-Fruit Industry Sugar Concession Com-mittee-Annual Report-Year ended-

31st August, 1954 (Twenty-third) .. .. .. .. 81 13531st August, 1955 (Twenty-fourth) .. .. .. .. 225 381

Sulphur Bounty Act-Return-Year-1953-54 .. .. . 9 11Sulphuric Acid Bounty Act-

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1955-No. 4 .. .. .. 114 166Return-Year-1954-55 .. .. .. .. .. 177 276



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Superannuation Act-Superannuation Board-Annuial Report--Year-

1950-51 (Twenty-ninth) .. . . . . 123 1801951-52 (Thirtieth) .. . . . . 221 3651952-53 (Thirty-first) .. . . . . 232 387


No. 125 . .. . .. . .. 114 1661955-No. 60 . .. . .. . .. 193 318

Supply and Development Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules1955-No. 52 . .. . .. . .. 180 279

Sydney, New South Wales. See" "Public Works Committee Act."

Tariff Board-Reports-Acetate Rayon Yarn. See " Continuous Filament, &c." under

this heading.Adjustable Wrenches .. . . . . 119 225 381 111. 901Aircraft Generators .. . . . . 31 94 149 111. 913Alkali, Chlorine and Chlorine Products .. . . 19 79 132 111. 921Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy, Sheets, sections and other

shapes; Aluminium Foil and Foil Paper . .. 131 208 347 111. 943Anhydride. See " Phthalic Anhydride" under this heading.Asbestos Fibre .. . . . . 106 179 295 111. 967Bean Seed .. . . . . . 1 146 234: 111. 987Bobbins. See "Paper Cones, &c." under this heading.Casings. See "Sausage Casings, &c." under this heading.Cellulose Acetate .. . . . . 17 73 121 111. 1003Charts. See " Paper Charts" under this heading.Chemicals. See " Chrome Chemicals " under this heading.Chlorine and Chlorine Products. See " Alkali, &c." uinder this

heading.Chrome Chemicals .. . . . . 72 146 234 111. 1017Cleaners. See " Vacuum Cleaners, &c." under this heading.Coal Tar Products and Synthetic Phenol .. . . 73 146 234 111. 1029Continuous Filament Acetate Rayon Yarn . . 45 73 121 111. 1043Cooking Ranges. See " Cooking Stoves, &c." under this

heading.Cooking Stoves and Cooking Ranges .. . . 5 23 32 111. 1063Copper-

And see " Copper-Ministerial Statement" . . 49 99 157 111. 1081Cork Products .. . . . . 74 146 234 111. 1127Cotton Canvas and Cotton Duck .. . . 6 23 32 111. 1139Cotton Cord Fabric. See " Cotton Tyre Cord, &c." under this

heading.Cotton Duck. See " Cotton Canvas, &c."~ under this heading.Cotton Ty-re Cord, Cotton Cord Fabric and Cottonl Tyre Fabrit 20 79 132 Ill. 1155Cotton Tyre Fabric. See " Cotton Tyre Cord, &c." under this

heading.Covered Cable and Covered Wire Classifiable under Tariff Item

181 (A) (1) (a) .. . . . . 99 165 259 111. 1169Cutlery . .. . . . .. 21 79 132 11I. 1193Direct Current Mill Type Motors .. . . 130 208 347 111. 1207Electric Filament Lamps for Motor Vehicles . . 7 23 32 111. 1215Enamels. See " Vitreous Enamels " under this heading.Euclid Rear-dump Wagons . . . .. 124 211 355 111. 1227Fabric Gloves .. . . . . 8 23 32 111. 1237Fasteners. See " Slide Fasteners, &c." under this heading.Films for Children .. . . . . 46 79 132 111. 1257

Filter Paper . . . .. . .. 22 79 132 111. 1263Flax Fibre . . . .. . .. 16 43 81 111. 1271Formaldehyde .. . . . . 9 23 33 111. 1291Fuel Injection Equipment . . . .. 129 208 347 111. 1303Generators. See " Aircraft Generators" under this heading.Ginger . . . . . .. 75 146 234 111. 1321Hand and Breast Drills and Carpenters' Braces . 23 79 132 111. 1329Household Aluminiumware . . . .. 135 208 347 Ill. 1339Incandescent Pressure Lamps and Lanterns . . 76 146 234 111. 1351Lamps. See " Incandescent Pressure Lamps " under this

heading.

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Tariff Board-Reports---continued.Lamps for Motor Vehicles. See " Electric Filament, &c."

under this heading.Lanterns. See " Incandescent Pressure Lamps" under this

heading.Linseed and Linseed Products . . . .. 77 146 234 111. 1363Lubrication Nipples .. . . . . 132 208 347 111. 1379Moquettes . . . . . .. 78 146 234 111. 1387Motor Vehicle Parts-Front Axle Assemblies .. .. 122 208 347 111. 1397Paper Charts .. .. . .. 79 146 234 111. 1417Paper Cones, Tubes, Bobbins, &c. .. . . 10 23 33 111. 1429Pen Nibs . . . . .. 128 208 347 111. 1441Petroleum Products .. . . . . 24 79 133 111. 1449Phenol. See " Coal Tar Products " under this heading.Phenothiazine and Diphenylamine .. . . 127 208 347 111. 1485Phosphorus Derivatives . . . .. 134 208 347 111. 1495Phthalic Anhydride .. . . . . 80 146 234 111. 1511Plumbers' Vises .. . . .. .. 123 208 347 111. 1521Polystyrene . . . .. . .. 25 79 133 111. 1531Rayon Tyre Yarn, Rayon Tyre Cord and Rayon Tyre Fabric 34 79 133 111. 1547Rayon Yarn. See " Continuous Filament, &o." under this

heading.Ribbons, Trimmings, Ornaments, &c. .. . . 126 208 347 111. 1563Safety Pins . .. . . . . 26 79 133 111. 1587Sausage Casings .. . . . . 11 23 33 Ill. 1595Singer Sewing Machine. See "Tariff Classification, &c"

under this heading.Slide Fasteners .. . .. .. .. 12 23 33 Ill. 1613Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid . . . .. 35 81 135 Ill. 1625Sulphuric Acid. See " Sulphur, &c." under this heading.Synthetic Phenol. See " Coal Tar Products, &c.", under this

heading.Tariff Classification of Singer Sewing Machine 20 .. . . 159 254Timber . . . . . . 92 146 234 111. 1645

Tin . . 1. *. . . . . 18 73 121 Ill. 1703Tubes. See "Paper Cones, &c under this heading.Vacuum Cleaners and Vacuum Cleaner Parts . 81 146 234 Ill. 1719Vegetables .. . . . . . 125 208 347 Ill. 1735Vickers Tractor Control Units .. . . . . 159 254Vitreous Enamels .. . . . . 27 79 133 111. 1743Watch Cases. See " Wristlet Watch Cases" under this heading.Wristlet Watch Cases .. . . . . 28 79 133 111. 1753

Tariff Board Act-Tariff Board-Annual Report, together withSummary of Recommendations-Year-

1953-54 . . . . . .. 14 43 81 Ill. 8111954-55 . . . . . .. 133 211 355 Ill. 855

Taxation-Commonwealth Committee on-Reports-

Depreciation .. . . . . 82 .. 253 IV. 761Depreciation on Buildings . . . .. 84 .. 253 IV. 769'

Report of Commissioner, together with Statistical Appen-dices-dated-

1st June, 1954: (Thirty-third) .. . . 68 143 221 IV. 115th June, 1955 (Thirty-fourth) . .. 107 .. 323 IV. 425

Television Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 106 . . 89 143Television-Report of Royal Commission .. . . 38 43 79 Ill. 679Townsville, Queensland. See " Public Works Committee Act."Tractor Bounty Act--Return-Year-

1953-51 . . . .. . . . 9 11

1954-55 .. . . . . . . 177 276

Trade Agreement between Australia and the Federation ofRhodesia and Nyasaland . . . .. 108 217 361 II. 1775

Trade Marks Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 80 .. 9 11Trade Marks Law of the Commonwealth-

Report of Committee appointed by Attorney-General toconsider what alterations are desirable, together withReport of Committee previously appointed .. . . 89 143

Treasurer's Statement. See " Finance.""Truth " and " Sportsman " Limited. See " Letter, &c."

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Paper. (if printed). Page in-

Journals. V. and P. VoL Page.

United Nations-General Assembly-Summary Report of Aust-tralian Delegation-Ninth Session, New York, 21st Septemberto 17th December, 1954 .. .. .. .. 96 112 163 II. 1785

University. See " Australian National University."

Vacation of rooms.-See " Parliament House."

War Service Homes Act-Annual Report-Year-

1953-64 .. .. .. .. .. .. 40 33 71 III. 1611954-55 .. .. .. .. .. .. 117 187 307 III. 175

Land, &c.-Acquired at-Cabramatta, New South Wales . .. .. .. 9, 114 11, 166Cabramatta, New South Wales-Revocation .. .. .. 114 166Dubbo, New South Wales .. .. .. .. .. 177 276

Water Supply. See " Public Works Committee-Canberra."Whaling Industry Act--Australian Whaling Commission-Annual

Report for period-1st April, 1953-31st March, 1954 .. .. .. .. 51 1011st April, 1954-31st March, 1955 . .. . .. 227 381

Wheat Marketing Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 84 . .. .. .. . .. 11 11

Wine Grapes Charges Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 122 . . .. .. .. . .. 114 166

Wine Overseas Marketing Act-Australian Wine Board-Annual Report together with

Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act-Year-

1953-54 (Twenty-sixth) .. .. .. .. 95 1491954-55 (Twenty-seventh) . .. .. . 225 381

Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-Nos. 71, 88 . .. .. 9,11 11Wireless Telegraphy Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules-

1954-No. 50 .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 111955-No. 1 . .. .. .. .. 114 166

Wool Products Bounty Act-Annual Report-Year-1953 (Fourth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 22 261954 (Fifth) .. .. .. .. .. .. 138 205

Wool Tax Act (No. 1)-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 62 .. 9 11Wool Tax Act (No. 2)-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1954-No. 63 .. 9 11Wool. See " Australian Wool Bureau."