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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

No. 66.

JOURNALS OF THE SENATE.

THURSDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 1950.

1. Meeting of Senate.—The Senate met at eleven a.m., pursuant to adjournment.—The President (Senator the Honorable Gordon Brown) took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. Questions.—Questions on notice were answered.

4. P apers.—The following Papers were presented, pursuant to Statute— Arbitration (Public Service) Act—Determinations by the Arbitrator, &c.—1950— No. 73—Professional Radio Employees’ Institute of Australasia. No. 74—Commonwealth Public Service Artisans’ Association.

No. 75—Association of Railway Professional Officers of Australia. No. 76—Federated Clerks’ Union of Australia. Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act— Annual Report by the Acting Chief Judge for year ended 30th September, 1950.

Annual Report by the Chief Conciliation Commissioner for year ended 30th September, ’ 1950. International Monetary Agreements Act—Annual Report by the Treasurer regarding the operations of the Act and of the operations, insofar as they relate to Australia, of the

International Monetary Fund Agreement and the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development Agreement, for year 1949-50. Norfolk Island Act— Ordinances—1950—

No. 1—Sale of Food. No. 2.—Tuberculosis. Seat of Government Acceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration) Act— Canberra University College—Report for 1949.

5. Customs T ariff Bill (No. 3) 1950.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question— That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator O’Byrne) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

6. E xcise Tariff Bill 1950.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time.

The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

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The President resumed the.C hair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator O’Byrne) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time,

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7. National Service Bill 1950.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question— That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Cbsure moved—Senator Gorton moved—That the Question be now put.

Question—That the Question be now put—put. The Senate divided— Ayes, 24. Noes, 30.

Senator— Senator— . Senator— Senator—

Cooper. Robertson. Armstrong. McKenna. .

Gorton. Simmonds. Arnold. Morrow.

Guy. Spicer. Ashley. Murray.

Hannaford. Spooner. Beerworth. Nash.

Henty. Tate. Benn. Nicholls.

Kendall. V incent. Brown. O’Byrne.

McCallum. Wedgwood. Cameron. O’Flaherty.

McLeay. Wood. Cole. Ryan.

Maher. Wordsworth. Cooke. Sandford.

Mattner. Courtice. - ‘ Sheehan.

O’Sullivan. Teller: Devlin. Tangney.

Piesse. Grant. Ward.

Rankin, G. J. Senator Rankin, Harris. Willesee.

Reid. A. J . M. Hendrickson.

Katz. Large.

Teller:

■ Senator Critchley.

And so it was negatived. Debate continued. Senator Critchley moved-— That the debate be now adjourned. Question—That the debate be now adjourned—put.

The Senate divided— Ayes, 31. Noes, 24.

Senator— Senator— Senator— Senator—

Armstrong. McKenna. Cooper. Robertson.

Arnold. Morrow. Gorton. . Simmonds.

Ashley. Murray. Guy. Spicer.

Beerworth. Nash. Hannaford. Spooner.

Benn. Nicholls. Henty. Tate.

Brown. O’Byrne. Kendall. Vincent.

Cameron. O’Flaherty. McCallum. Wedgwood.

Cole. Ryan. McLeay. Wood.

Cooke. Sandford. Maher. Wordsworth.

Courtice. Sheehan. Mattner.

Devlin. Tangney. O’Sullivan. Teller: Fraser. Ward. Piesse.Grant. Willcsee. Rankin, G. J. Senator Rankin.Harris.Hendrickson. Teller:Reid.A. J. M. Katz.Large. Senator Critchley.And so it was resolved in the affirmative.The Attorney-General (Senator Spicer) moved—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.Senator McKenna moved an amendment, viz.—leave out “ a later hour of the day ”, insert “ the first day of sitting of the Senate in 1951 ” .Debate ensued.Question—That the words proposed to be left out be left out—put.The Senate divided—Ayes, 31. Noes, 24.Senator— Senator— Senator—■ Senator— Armstrong. McKenna. Cooper. Robertson. Arnold. Morrow. Gorton. Simmonds. Ashley. Murray. Guy. Spicer. Beerworth. Nash. Hannaford. Spooner. Benn. Nicholls. Henty. Tate. Brown. O’Byrne. Kendall. Vincent. Cameron. O’Flaherty; McCallum. Wedgwood. Cole. Ryan. McLeay. Wood. Cooke. . Sandford. Maher. Wordsworth. Courtice. Sheehan. Mattner.Devlin. Tangney. . O’Sullivan. Teller: Fraser. Ward. Piesse. .Grant. Willesee. Rankin, G. J. Senator Rankin,H arris.Hendrickson.Katz.Large.Teller: Senator Critchley.Reid. A. J. M.And so it was resolved in the affirmative.

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Question—That the words proposed to be inserted be inserted—put and passed. Main Question, as amended, put and passed.

8. P ostponement.—Ordered—That Orders of the Bay Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, Government Business, be postponed until after the consideration of Notice of Motion No. ], General Business.

9. Suspension of Standing Orders in connexion with Notice of Motion.—Senator McKenna moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Notice of Motion No. 1, General Business, being moved, and debate thereon proceeding, notwithstanding that the moving of the motion and debate thereon may anticipate the Order of the Day for the resumption of the debate on the second reading of the National Service Bill. .

Debate ensued. Question—put. The Senate divided— Ayes, 31.

Senator—· Senator— Senator—

Noes. 24.

Senator—

Armstrong. McKenna. Cooper. Robertson.

Arnold. Morrow. Gorton. Simmonds.

Ashley. Murray. Guy. Spicer.

Beerworth. Nash. Hannaford. Spooner.

Benn. Nicholls. Henty. Tate.

Brown. O’Byrne. Kendall. Vincent.

Cameron. O’Flaherty, McCallum. Wedgwood.

Cole. Byan. McLeay. Wood.

Cooke. .Sandford. Maher. Wordsworth.

Courtice. Sheehan. Mattner.

Devlin. Tangney. O’Sullivan. Teller:

Fraser. Ward. Piesse.

G-rant. Willesee. Rankin, G. J. Senator Rankin,

H arris. Hendrickson. Teller:

Katz. Large. Senator Critchley.

And so it was resolved in the affirmative by an

Reid. A. J. M.

absolute majority of the whole number of Senators.

10. National Service in the Defence F orce—Select Committee,—Senator McKenna, pursuant to notice, moved— (1) That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and report upon the Government’s proposals for compulsory national service in the Defence Forces.

(2) That such Committee consist of Senators O’Byrne, Murray, Harris, Amour, Arnold, Sandford and the mover. (3) That such Committee be authorized to examine all the relevant defence, man-power and economic needs and capacities of Australia. (4) That such Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records, and to move

from place to place. .

• (5) That such Committee be authorized to function notwithstanding the adjournment or prorogation of the Parliament. ·

(6) That such Committee report to the Senate not later than the second Thursday after the first meeting of the Senate in 1951. Debate ensued. Question—put. The Senate divided—

Senator—

Ayes, 30.

Senator— Senator—

Noes, 24.

Senator—

Armstrong. Large. Cooper. Robertson.

Arnold. McKenna. Gorton. Simmonds.

Ashley. Morrow. Guy. Spicer.

Beerworth. Murray. Hannaford. Spooner.

Benn. N a sh .' Henty. Tate.

Brown. Nicholls. Kendall. Vincent.

Cameron. O’Byrne. McCallum. Wedgwood.

Cole. O’Flaherty. McLeay. Wood.

Cooke. Ryan. Maher. Wordsworth.

■ Courtice. Sandford. Mattner.

Devlin. Sheehan. O’Sullivan. Teller:

Fraser. Ward. Piesse.

Grant. Willesee. Rankin, G. J. Senator Rankin,

H arris.

Teller:

Reid. A. J. M.

Hendrickson. Katz. Senator Critchley.

And so it was resolved in the affirmative.

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11. E gg E xport Control B ill 1950.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question— That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. . '

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Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. .

The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The Deputy-President resumed the Chair ; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Arnold) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

12. Defence Forces - Retirement Benefits B ill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

Mr. President, Message No. 70.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the 1 Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Act 1948-1949 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as Would prevent . the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. . On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time.

On the motion of Senator O’Byrne the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.

13. Appropriation Bill 1950-51.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

Mr. P resident, Message No. 68.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a sum for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, and to appropriate the Supplies granted by the Parliament for that year ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

. Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950. _

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would' prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put" and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Ashley the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.

14. Appropriation (Works and Services) B ill 1950-51.—Message from the House of Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

Mr. President, Message No. 69.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a sum for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, for the purposes of Additions, New Works and other Services involving Capital Expenditure and to appropriate the Supplies granted by

the Parliament for that year ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. On the motion of Senator Ashley the debate was adjourned. Ordered—That the resumption of the debate be an Order of the Day for a later hour of the day.

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15. P aper.—The following Paper was presented, pursuant to Statute— Arbitration (Public Service) Act—Determination by the Arbitrator, &c.—1950— No. 77—Australian Third Division Telegraphists and Postal Clerks’ Union.

16. P rinting Committee—Second R eport.—Senator Nash brought up the following Report from the Printing Committee:— R eport.

The Printing Committee have the honour to report that they have met in Conference with the Printing Committee of the House of Representatives. The Joint Committee, having considered the Petitions and Papers presented to Parliament since the last meeting of the Committee, recommend that the following be printed:—

Aluminium Industry Act—Australian Aluminium Production Commission—Fifth Annual Report, for year 1949-50. Northern Territory—Report on Administration for year 1948-49. R. H . N ash,

Vice-Chairman.

7 th December, 1950.

Senator Nash moved, by leave—That the Report be adopted. Question—put and passed.

17. Appropriation B ill 1950-51.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. "

Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clauses 1 to 4 agreed to. First Schedule agreed to. Second Schedule debated and agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of the Minister'for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

18. Appropriation (Works and Services) B ill 1950-51.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Nash) reported accordingly. '

On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

19. Defence F orces R etirement Benefits Bill 1950.—Order of the Day read for the adjourned debate on the Question—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate resumed. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Nash) reported accordingly. ‘

On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

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20. Order of the Day Discharged.—Ordered, on the motion of the Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan)—That the following Order of the Day, Government Business, be discharged :— Estimates and Budget Papers 1950-51 .—Adjourned debate on the motion that the Papers be printed.

And it being 10.30 p.m.—

Adjournment Negatived.—The President, under Sessional Order, put the Question—That the Senate do now adjourn— Which Question was negatived.

21. L oan (International Bank for R econstruction and Development) Bill 1950.— Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read Mr. P resident, . Message No. 71.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to Authorize the Raising of a Loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and for purposes connected therewith ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

■ Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders— The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. .

On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

And the Senate having continued to sit until twelve o’clock midnight—

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Debate continued. Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Temporary Chairman of Committees (Senator Nash) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

22. States Grants (Administration of Controls R eimbursement) Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and re a d :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 72.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to make provision for the grant of Financial Assistance to the Slates in connexion with the administration of the Control of Prices and Rents ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

. In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. .

On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

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Mr. P resident, Message No. 73.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘Life Insurance Act 1945’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

23. L ife I nsurance Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

24. States Grants (Imported H ouses) Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr . P resident, Message No. 74.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to make provision for the Grant of Financial Assistance to the States in connexion with the Importation of Houses into Australia ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. ·

The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time. .

25. Services T rust F unds Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 75.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Services Trust Funds Act 1947 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

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Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee. _

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

26. Brachina to Leigh Creek North Coalfield R ailway Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 79.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to authorize the Execution by or on behalf of the Commonwealth of an Agreement between the Commonwealth and the State of South Australia, relating to the Construction of a Railway from Brachina to Leigh Creek North Coalfield in the Slate of South Australia, to provide for the Construction

of that Railway, and for purposes connected therewith ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. Archie G. Cameron, House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of Senator McLeay the Bill was read a first time. Senator McLeay moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. ·

Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. ·

Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator McLeay the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

27. P ort Augusta to Alice Springs R ailway (Alteration of R oute) B ill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— ·

Mr. P resident, . Message No. 80.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act ■ relating to the Route of that part of the Port Augusta to Alice Springs Railway which lies between Stirling North and Brachina ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Fuel, Shipping and Transport (Senator McLeay), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question put and passed. On the motion of Senator McLeay the Bill was read a first time. Senator McLeay moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate,· according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator McLeay the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

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Mr. P resident, Message No. 76.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Wool (Contributory Charge) Act (No. 1) 1950 ’, and for other purposes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Bill was read a first time. Senator O’Sullivan moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

28. Wool (Contributory Charge) Bill (No. 1a) 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

29. Wool (Contributory Charge) B ill (No. 2a) 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.— The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

Mr. P resident, Message No. 77.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Wool (Contributory Charge) Act (No. 2) 1950 ’, and for other purposes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without requests.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

30. Wool (Contributory Charge) Assessment Bill (N o . 2) 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and re a d :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 78.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the ‘ Wool (Contributory Charge) Assessment Act 1945 ’, as amended by the ‘ Wool (Contributory Charge) Assessment Act 1950 ’ ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950. .

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed.

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In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time. 31. States Grants (Milk for School Children) B ill 1950.— Message from the House of Representatives.—

The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. P resident, Message No. 81.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to make -provision for the Grant of Financial Assistance to the States in connexion with Provision by the States of Milk for School Children, and for other purposes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Repatriation (Senator Cooper) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Cooper moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. ·

Debate ensued. '

Question—put and passed. Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Bill was read a first time. On the motion of Senator O’Sullivan the Bill was read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Clause 1 agreed to. Clause 2 read— On the motion of Senator Cooper the following amendment was made.—line 7, leave out “ or creche ”, i n s e r t c r e c h e or aboriginal mission ”.

Clause 2, as amended, agreed to. .

Remainder of Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported with an amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. "

On the motion of Senator Cooper the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time.

32. Superannuation Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :— Mr. President, Message No. 82.

The House of Representatives transmits to the Senate a Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to amend the 1 Superannuation Act 1922-1948 ’. and for other purposes ”, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate. Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 7th December, 1950.

Suspension of Standing Orders.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan), pursuant to contingent notice, moved—That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Bill being passed through all its stages without delay. Question—put and passed. On the motion of the Minister for Social Services (Senator Spooner) the Bill was read a first time. Senator Spooner moved—That the Bill be now read a second time. Debate ensued.

Question—put and passed. (

Bill read a second time. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of the Bill.

In the Committee.

Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to. Bill to be reported without amendment.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spooner the Report from the Committee was adopted, and the Bill read a third time,

No..66.—Sth December, 1950,.a.m. 211

Mr. P resident, Message No. 83.

The House of Representatives returns to the Senate the Bill intituled “ A Bill for an Act to revise the Statute Law of the Commonwealth ”, and acquaints the Senate that it has agreed to the Bill with the Amendments indicated by the annexed Schedule, in which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

Archie G. Cameron,

House of Representatives, Speaker.

Canberra, 8th December, 1950.

Ordered—That the Message be considered in Committee of the Whole forthwith. The Senate, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee for the consideration of Message No. 83 of the House of Representatives, and amendments.

33. Statute Law R evision Bill 1950.—Message from the House of Representatives.—The following Message from the House of Representatives was received and read :—

In the Committee.

Message read. The Committee proceeded to consider the Amendments, which are as follows:—

Schedule of the Amendments made by the H ouse of R epresentatives.

(1) Clause 7, page 2, line 7, after “ Customs Tariff 1950 ”, insert “ , Lv the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1950 and by the Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1950 ”.

(2) Clause 7, page 2, line 10, after “ Customs Tariff 1950 ”, insert “ , by the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1950 and by the Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1950 ”.

(3) Clause 7, page 2, line 13, after “ Customs Tariff 1950 ”, insert “ , by the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1950 and by the Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1950 ”.

(4) Clause-7, page 2, lines 18 and 19, omit sub-clause (4.), insert the following sub-clause:— “ (4.) Section one of the Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1950 is amended by omitting sub-section (4.).” .

(5) Clause 7, page 2, line 21, after “ Customs Tariff 1950 ”, insert “ , by the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1950, by the Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1950 ”.

(6) First Schedule, page 11, omit— “ Customs Act 1901-1949

insert—

Section 22— Repeal. Section 82— Repeal. Section 278—

Repeal.” ,

“ Customs A ct 1901-1949, as amended by the Customs Act 1950

Customs Act 1950 .. .. ..

(7) First Schedule, page 11, omit— “ Customs T a riff (Canadian Preference) 1934— 1948

insert— " Customs T ariff (Canadian. Preference) 1934— 1948, as amended by the Customs T ariff (Canadian Preference) 1950 Customs T ariff (Canadian Preference) 1950 ..

Section 22— Repeal. Section 82— Repeal. Section 278—

Repeal. Section 1— Omit sub-section (3.).”.

Section &— Repeal.”,

Section 6-— Repeal.

Section 1— Omit sub-section (3.)”".'

(8) First Schedule, page 13, omit?— “ Excise T ariff 1921-1949

insert— “ Excise T a riff 1921-1949, as amended by the Excise T a riff 1950 and by the Excise T a riff .(No. 2) 1950

Excise T a r (No. 2) 1950

Section -3— Repeal. Section 6— Repeal. Section. 8-—

Repeal. Section 9— Repeal.”,

Section 3— Repeal. Section 6— Repeal. Section 8—

Repeal. Section 9— Repeal. Section 1—

Omit sub-section (4.).”.

212 No. 66.—8th December, 1950, a.m.

(9) First Schedule, page 13, omit from the second column, opposite to the reference to the Extradition Act 1903-1934— “ (c) From that paragraph omit ‘ 1932 ’ insert ‘ 1936 ’ ”,

insert— “ (c) From that paragraph omit 1 1870-1932 ’ insert ‘ 1870-1935 ’

(10) Second Schedule, page 19, omit— “ Customs Act 1901-1949 .. .. Customs Act 1901-1950

Customs T ariff (Canadian Preference) 1934- Customs T ariff (Canadian Preference) 1934-1950 ” , 1948

insert— “ Customs Act 1901-1949, as amended by the Customs Act 1950 Customs T ariff (Canadian Preference) 1934—

1948, as amended by the Customs T ariff (> Canadian Preference) 1950

Customs Act 1901-1950

Customs T a riff (Canadian Preference) 1934-1950 ”,

(11) Second Schedule, page 19, omit— “ Excise T ariff 1921-1949 .. ..

insert— “ Excise T a riff 1921-1949, as amended by the Excise T ariff 1950 and by the Excise T ariff (No. 2) 1950

Excise T a riff 1921-1950 ”,

Excise T ariff 1921-1950

(12) Second Schedule, page 19, after— “ Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Act 1911— 1 Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Act 1911-1950 ”, 1912 |

insert— “ Land T ax Assessment Act 1910-1949, as amended by the Salaries (Statutory Offices) Adjustment Act 1950

Land T ax Assessment Act 1910-1950

On the motion of the Attorney-General (Senator Spicer) the amendments were agreed to. Resolution to be reported.

The President resumed the Chair ; and the Chairman of Committees (Senator Nicholls) reported accordingly. On the motion of Senator Spicer the Report from the Committee was adopted.

34. P apers.;—The following Papers were presented, by Command of His Excellency the Governor-General— Tariff Board Reports— Axes, Adzes, Hatchets and Sledge Hammers.

Cane Cutting Knives. Carpenters’ Claw Hammers and Engineers’ Hammers. Chrome Chemicals. Gloves, N.E.I., including Mittens. Hypodermic Syringes. Phenol. Secateurs. Tinsmiths’ Snips. Severally ordered to be printed. The following Paper was presented, pursuant to Statute—

Australian Imperial Force Canteens Funds Act—Thirtieth Annual Report by the Trustees, for year 1949-50.

35. Leave of Absence to all Senators during Adjournment.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan) moved, by leave—That leave of absence be granted to every Member of the Senate from the termination of the sitting this day to the day on which the Senate next meets. Question—put and passed.

36. Next Meeting of the Senate.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan) moved— That the Senate, at its rising, adjourn till a day and hour to be fixed by the President, which time of meeting shall be notified to each Senator by telegram or letter. Question—put and passed. ·

37. Adjournment.—The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator O’Sullivan) moved—That the Senate do now adjourn. Debate ensued. Question—put and passed. The Senate adjourned at thirteen minutes to three a.m. till a day and hour to be fixed by the President,

which time of meeting shall be notified to each Senator by telegram or letter.

38. Attendance.—Present, all the Members except Senators Amour, Aylett, Finlay, Scott, and Wright (on leave).

JOHN EDWARDS, * Clerk of the Senate.

By A uthority: L. F. J ohnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.