CONTENTS.

Members of the Council from 1st January to6 th September, 1937 .. .. r to x

I n d e x ...... xi

P r o c e e d i n g s o n B il l s i n t r o d u c e d i n t h e C o u n c il ...... xvii

Minutes of the Proceedings of the Council ...... 1

B il l s a s s e n t e d t o a f t e r t h e F i n a l A d j o u r n m e n t o f t h e C o u n c il a n d b e f o r e t h e Dissolution of the Assembly ...... 33

Q u e s t i o n s a s k e d b y H o n o r a b l e M e m b e r s a n d R e p l i e s t h e r e t o ...... 35

P roclamation D is c h a r g in g M e m b e r s o f t h e C o u n c il f r o m A t t e n d a n c e a n d D is s o l v in g ' the Assembly .. .. ' ...... 37

Select Committees ...... 39

D iv i s i o n s i n C o m m it t e e o f t h e w h o l e C o u n c il ...... 41

MEMBERS OE THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

DURING THE PERIOD FROM 1st JANUARY TO 6 t h SEPTEMBER, 1937.

Date appointed for Date of Retirement Name of Province and Members. taking Poll at Election. by effluxion of lime. Remark#.

MEMBERS ELECTED FOR PROVIIW3ES DEFINED IN ACT No. 3S60. METROPOLITAN PROVINCES.

EAST YARRA: The Honorables— Clifden Henry Andrews Eager, *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by K.C. effluxion of time. William Haslam Edgar |6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected (Chairman of Committees) for the new East Yarra Province.

MELBOURNE: The Honorables— Sir Alexander George Wales 23 May, 1936 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Elected in place of Hon. H. H. Smith, deceased. Henry Isaac Cohen, K.C. 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time.

MELBOURNE EAST: The Honorables— William James Beckett 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Elected in place of Hon. J. P. Jones, who retired by effluxion of time. Daniel Laurence McNamara f6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Melbourne Province.

MELBOURNE NORTH: The Honorables— Esmond Lawrence Kiernan *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. Herbert Horace Olney 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Melbourne North Province.

MELBOURNE SOUTH: The Honorables— Archibald Crofts 30 March, 1935 8 June, 1940 . . Elected in place of Colonel the Hon. Harold Cohen,"resigned. Sir Francis Grenville Clarke, K.B.E. 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of .time. Elected (President) for the new Monash Province.

MELBOURNE WEST: The Honorables— Robert Williams 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. James Herbert Disney 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Melbourne West Province.

COUNTRY PROVINCES.

BENDIGO : The Honorables— Lieut.-Col. George Victor Lansell, *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by C.M.G., V.D. effluxion of time. , Herbert Keck |6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time.

GIPPSLAND— The Honorables— James Miller Balfour 17 October, 1936 8 June, 1940 .. Elected in place of Hon. M. McGregor, . deceased. George Martley Davis |6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. 1 Name of Province and Members. j Date appointed for I Date of Retirement ! taking Poll at Election, j by effluxion of time. Remarks.

M e m b e r s E l e c t e d f o r P r o v in c e s D e f in e d in A ct N o . 3660—continued. COUNTRY PROVINCES— continued. NELSON : The Honorables— Sir Henry Alan Currie, M.C. 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 . . Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. Edwin George Bath 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 . . Retired by effluxion of time.

NORTHERN: The Honorables— Richard Kilpatrick *9 June, 1934 . . 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. George Joseph Tuckett |6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Northern Province.

NORTH-EASTERN: The Honorables— Sir John Richards Harris, K .B.E... *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. Percival Pennell Inchbold 13 April, 1935.. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new North-Eastern Province.

NORTH-WESTERN : The Honorables— Henry Pye *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. George Louis Goudie |6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new North-Western Province.

SOUTHERN: The Honorables— William Charles Angliss *9 June, 1934 . . 8 June, 1940 . . Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. William Lionel Russell Clarke 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 . . Retired by effluxion of time.

SOUTH-EASTERN : The Honorables— William Tyner 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 . . Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. Gilbert Lawrence Chandler 30 March, 1935 5 June, 1937 ., Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Southern Province.

SOUTH-WESTERN : The Honorables— John Percy Jones 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Elected in place of Hon. H. F. Richard­ son, who retired by effluxion of time. Gordon Stewart McArthur 6 June, 1931 . . 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new South-Western Province.

WELLINGTON: The Honorables— George Bolster 9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Elected in place of Hon. F. W. Brawn, who retired by effluxion of time. Alfred James Pittard 6 June, 1931 . . 5 June, 1937 .. Retired by effluxion of time. Elected for the new Ballaarat Province.

WESTERN: The Honorables— Marcus Saltau *9 June, 1934 .. 8 June, 1940 .. Re-elected after retirement by effluxion of time. William John Williamson 6 June, 1931 .. 5 June, 1937 . . Retired by effluxion of time. Name of Province and Members. Date appointed for Date of Retirement taking Poll at Election. by effluxion of time. Remarks.

| MEMBERS ELECTED FOR NEW PROVINCES PROCLAIMED UNDER ACT No. 4409. METROPOLITAN PROVINCES.

DOUTTA GALLA: The Honorable— r Males, 26,827. Percy James Clarey *12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 38,049 Electors < Females, 11,222.

EAST YARRA: The Honorable— r Males, 23,638. William Haslam Edgar *12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 33,114 Electors ^Females, 9,476. {Chairman of Committees.)

HIGINBOTHAM : The Honorable— f Males, 22,973. James Arthur Kennedy 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 31,324: Electors < ^Female’s, 8,351.

MELBOURNE: The Honorable— f Males, 28,282. Daniel Laurence McNamara 1 2 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 39,014 Electors « Females, 10,732.

MELBOURNE NORTH: The Honorable— /Males, 28,732. Herbert Horace Oluey 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 35,569 Electors /Females, 6,837.

MELBOURNE WEST : The Honorable— /Males, 24,317.. 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 33,121 Electors James Herbert Disney /Fem ales, 8,804.'

MONASH : The Honorable— /M ales, 23,401. *12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 36,825 Electors Sir Francis Grenville Clarke, K.B.E. /Fem ales, 13,424. {President.)

COUNTRY PROVINCES.

BALLAARAT: The Honorable— /M ales, 14,861. 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 20,654 Electors Alfred James Pittard /Fem ales, 5,793.

BENDIGO : The Honorable— /M ales, 15,024. 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 21,874 Electors John Herman Lienhop /Fem ales, 6,850.

GIPPSLAND : The Honorable— /M ales, 13,804. 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 18,294 Electors William MacAulay /Fem ales, 4,490.

NORTHERN: The Honorable— /M ales, 14,385. 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 18,514 Electors George Joseph Tuckett /Fem ales. 4,129. Name of Province and Members. Date appointed for Date of Retirement taking Poll at Election. by effluxion of time. Remarks.

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Members Elected for New Provinces Proclaimed u n d e r Act No. 4409 — continued. COUNTRY PROVINCES— cQntinued.

NORTH-EASTERN: The Honorable— Males, Percival Pennell Inchbold *12 June, 1937 .. 11 June, 1943.. 16,796 Electors 12,593. Females, 4,203.

NORTH-WESTERN: The Honorable— Males, 14,409. George Louis Goudie *12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943. . 18,702 Electors Females, 4,293.'

SOUTHERN: The Honorable— Males, 15,665. Gilbert Lawrence ^handler 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943.. 22,631 Electors Females, 6,966.

SOUTH-EASTERN: The Honorable— 'Males, 15,580. Charles Percival Gartside 12 June, 1937. . 11 June, 1943.. 22,285 Electors <| Females, 6,705.

SOUTH-WESTERN: The Honorable— ' Males, 17,098. Gordon Stewart McArthur 12 June, 1937. . 11 June, 1943.. 22,606 Electors ^ Females, 5,508.

W ESTERN : The Honorable— 'Males, 14,036. Xeonard Roy Rodda 12 June, 1937.. 11 June, 1943. . 18,322 Electors

Total No. of Elec- y Males, 325,625. tors, f447,694 \ Female s, 122,069.

* Member declared elected on Nomination Day, 25 May, 1987. f Including 1,910 electors on general roll.

Legislative Council, Melbourne, 6th September, 1937. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF VICTORIA.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MEMBERS.

No. Member. Province. Town Address. Private Address.

Anglise, The Honorable William Charles *Southern 44 Bourke-street. C.l “ Benbow,” 48 Harcourt-street, Auburn. E.3 Balfour, The Honorable James Miller .. *Gippsland Parliament Hotise. C.l “ Elliwatta,” Smith-street, Warra- gul Beckett, The Honorable William James ♦Melbourne East Parliament House. C.l “ Aloha,’ Shakespeare-grove, St. Kilda. S.2 4 Bolster, The Honorable George *. * Wellington Parliament House. C.l .. 126 Barkly-street, Ballarat 5 Chandler, The Honorable Gilbert .fSouthern Parliament House. C.l “ Boronia House,” Boronia Lawrence 6 Clarey, The Honorable Percy James j-Doutta Galla .. 636 Bourke-street. C.l .. 692 Inkerman-road, Caulfield. i S.E.7 7 Clarke, The Honorable Sir Frank, K.B.E., jMonash 360 Collins-street. C.l .. 262 Domain-road, South Yarra. President S.E .l 8 Crofts, The Honorable Archibald ♦Melbourne South 176 Bank-street, South 468 St. Kilda-road, Melbourne. Melbourne. S.C.5. S.C.2 9 Currie, The Honorable Sir Alan, M.C... ♦Nelson Melbourne Mansions, 91 “ Ercildoune,” Burrumbeet Collins-street. C.l 10 Disney, The Honorable James Herbert.. fMelbourne West Parliament House. C.l 83 St. Vincent-place, Albert Park. S.C.6 11 Eager, The Honorable Clifden Henry ♦East Yarra 40 Selborne Chambers, 8 Kooyong Koot-road, Hawthorn. Andrews, K.C. Chancery-lane. C.l E.2 12 Edgar, The Honorable William Haslam, fEast Yarra Parliament House. C.l.. “ Bromford ” a 3 Queens-road, Chairman of Committees Melbourne. S.C. 2 13 Gartside, The Honorable Charles Percival tSouth-Eastern Parliament House. C.l Dingley 49 Elizabeth-street, Elsternwick 14 Goudie, The Honorable George Louis, {North-Western Public Offices. C.2 Commissioner of Public Works and S.4 Minister in Charge of Immigration 16 Harris, The Honorable Sir John, K.B.E., ♦North-Eastern Public Offices, C.2, and 295 Rutherglen Minister of Public Instruction and Queen-street. C.l Minister of Public Health 16 Inehbold, The Honorable Percival •{"North-Eastern Parliament House. C.l 18 Docker-street, Wangaratta Pennell “ Ruakin Hall,” 81 Princess-street, 17 Jones, The Honorable John Percy ♦South-Western 209 Swanston-street. C.l Kew. E.4 28 Cosham-street, Brighton. S.5 18 Kennedy, The Honorable James Arthur fHiginbotham 341 Collins-street. C.l .. Waldemar-road, Heidelberg. N.22 19 Kiernan, The Honorable Esmond ♦Melbourne North 224 Smi th-street, Colli ng - Lawrence wood. N.5 20 Kilpatrick, The Honorable Richard ♦Northern Parliament House. C.l .. Shepparton “ Denderah,” View Hill, Bendigo 21 Lansell, Lieut.-Col. the Honorable George ♦Bendigo Parliament House. C.l Victor, C.M.G., V.D. 296 Williamson-street, Bendigo. 22 Lienhop, The Honorable John Herman f Bendigo Parliament House. C.l “ Meningoort,” Camperdown 23 McArthur, The Honorable Gordon {South-Western 472 Bourke-street. C.l Stewart “ Albert Valley,” Gelliondale 24 MacAulay, The Honorable William jGippsland 50 Elster-avenue, Garden- vale. S.4 “ Iona,” 24 Talbot-avenue, East 25 McNamara, The Honorable Daniel •{•Melbourne Trades Hall, Lygon- Laurence street, Carlton. C.l St. Kilda. S.2 “ Yantaringa,” 47 Locksley-road, 26 Olney, The Honorable Herbert Horace | Melbourne North Parliament House. C.l Ivanhoe, N.21 Hamilton-avenue, Ballarat 27 Pittard, The Honorable Alfred James .. fBallaarat Parliament House. C.l Pye, The Honorable Henry (Honorary ♦North-W estern Parliament House. C.l Campbell-street, Swan Hill Minister) Rodda, The Honorable Leonard Roy .. f Western Parliament House. C.l 1 Private Bag, Warracknabeal. 29 “ Moolooloo,” Heyington-place, Saltau, The Honorable Marcus ♦Western 530 Collins-street. C.l .. 30 Toorak. S.E.2 “ Theddingworth,” Nathalia 31 Tuckett, The Honorable George Joseph •{"Northern Parliament House. C.l (Honorary Minister) 70 Hawthorn-road, Caulfield. S.E.7 Tyner, The Honorable William ♦South-Eastern 475 Collins-street. C.l 32 “ Winona, ” Robertson-street, Wales, The Honorable Sir George ♦Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne. C.l 33 Toorak. S.E.2 123 Wright-street, Middle Park, Williams, The Honorable Robert ♦Melbourne West Parliament House. C.l .. 34 S.C.6 * Provinces defined In Act No. 3660. t New Provinces proclaimed under Act No. 4409.

OFFICERS.

The President The Honorable Sir Frank Clarke, K.B.E. I Parliament House. C.l (See above) Chairman of Committees .. The Honorable W illiam Haslam r (Telephone F2131) E d g a r Parliament House. C.l 48 Fletcher-street, Essendon. W.5 Clerk of the Parliaments and Percy Thomas Pook, Esquire, Clerk of the Legislative Council LL.M., J.P. (Telephone F2131) Parliament House. C.l 163 Glen Iris-road, Glen Iris. S.E.6. The Clerk-Assistant Hugh Blair Jamieson, Esquire . . (Telephone F2131) (Telephone U9146) 4 Albert-street, East Malvern Roy Stanley Sarah, Esquire Parliament House. C.l .. The Usher (Telephone F2131) S.E.6. (Telephone UL1608)

N o t e — Honorable Members are requested to notify any Change of Address to the Usher of the Legislative Council.

Legislative Council, Melbourne, 6th September, 1937. PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

N o. Member. Province. Date of Polling Day at First Election.

1 * E d g a r , Hon. W. H., Chairman of Committees (a) East Yarra j: 1 June, 1904t§ 2 ♦ J o n e s , Hon. J. P. (b) South-We9tern|| 2 June, 1910 § 3 A n g l i s s , H on. W . C. Southern|| .. .. 21 June, 1912 4 ♦ C l a r k e , Hon. Sir Frank, K.B.E., President (c) M onash! .. 6 June, 1913§ 5 ♦ B e c k e t t , H on. W . «T. (d) Melbourne East|| 18 Sept., 1914t 6 ♦ D i s n e y , H on. J. H . (e) Melbourne West! 1 June, 19161} 7 ♦McNamara, H on. D . L. ( / ) . . M elbourne! 18 May, 19171} 8 ♦ G o u d ie , H on. G . L. (g) North-Western j: 5 June, 1919§ 9 ♦ K i e r n a n , Hon. E. L. (h) Melbourne North|| 5 June, 1919 10 ♦ H a r r i s , Hon. Sir John, K.B.E. (i) .. North-Eastern|| 2 Sept., 1920 11 T y n e r , H on. W . South-Easternll "X31 May, 1922§ 12 ♦W illiam s, H on. R . (j) . . ' Melbourne West|| .. / 13 ♦ S a l t a u , H on. M. (k) W estern|| 28 Feb., 1924 14 ♦ T u c k e t t , H on. G . J. ( Z) Northern;}; .. 4 June, 1925§ 15 ♦ C u r r ie , Hon. Sir Alan, M.C. (m) Nelson|| 1 16 K ilpatrick, H on. R. Northern|| .. Y 2 June, 1928§ 17 L a n s e l l , Lieut.-Col. Hon. G. V., C.M.G., V.D. Bencligo|| .. J 18 ♦ E a g e r , H on. C. H . A., K.C. (ft) East Yarra|| 8 Feb., 1930 19 M c A r t h u r , H on. G. S. South-Westernj; .. • . . 1 20 O l n e y , H on. H . H. Melbourne North! .. > 6 June, 1931§ 21 P i t t a r d , H on. A. J. Ballaarat! . . J 22 ♦ P y e , H on. H. (o) North-Western|| 19 Mar., 19321} 23 B o l s t e r , H on. G. .. Wellington || 9 June, 1934§ 24 C h a n d l e r , H on. G. L. Southern:}: J>30 Mar., 1935 25 C r o f t s , H on. A. Melbourne South} | 26 I n c h b o l d , H on. P. P. North-Eastern}: 13 Apr., 1935 27 W a l e s , Hon. Sir George Melbourne} | 23 May, 1936 28 B a l f o u r , H on. J. M. Gippsland|| 17 Oct., 1936 29 C l a r e y , H on. P. J. Doutta Galla! 30 Ga rtside , H on. C. P. South-Eastern}: 31 K e n n e d y , Hon. J. A. Higinbothamt .. >12 June, 1937§ 32 . L ie n h o p , Hon. J. H. Bendigo}: 33 M a c A u la y , H on. W . G ippsland! 34 R o d d a , H on. L. R. W estern!

* Executive Councillor. 1 Service not continuous. J New Provinces proclaimed under Act No. 4409. i | Provinces defined in Act No. 3600. $ General or Periodical Election. 1f Declared elected on Nomination Day.

a) Hon. W. H. Edgar represented Melbourne West Province 1 June, 1004, to 5 June, 1913 ; first elected for East Yarra Province 5 July, 1917 ; was Honorary Minister 1 June, 1909, to 27 Feb., 1912, and Minister of Public Health and Commissioner of Public Works 27 Feb., 1912, to 21 June, 1913 ; appointed Chairman of Committees 4 July, 1922, and re-appointed 8 July, 1924, 8 July, 1925, 4 July, 1928, 10 June, 1931, 20 June, 1934, and 6 July, 1937. (b) Hon. J. P. Jones represented Melbourne East Province 2 June, 1910, to 1 June, 1934; elected for South-Western Province 9 June, 1934; was Honorary Minister 9 to 22 Dec., 1913 ; Commissioner of Public Works, Minister of Public Health, and Minister in charge of Immigration 18 July to 18 Nov., 1924 ; Commissioner of Public Works, Minister of Mines, and Minister in charge of Immigration 20 May, 1927, to 22 Nov., 1928, 12 Dec., 1929, to 26 April, 1932, and 19 May, 1932, to 20 March, 1935 ; Commissioner of Public Works and Minister in charge of Immigration 20 March to 2 April, 1935. (<■) Hon. Sir Frank Clarke represented Northern Province 0 June, 1913, to 4 June, 1925 ; first elected for Melbourne South Province 4 June, 1925 ; was Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey 29 Nov., 1917 to 21 Oct., 1919 ; Minister of Water Supply 29 Nov., 1917, to 22 Feb., 1921 ; Commissioner of Public Works 21 Oct., 1919, to 29 Aug., 1923 ; elected President 29 Aug., 1923, and re-elected 8 July, 1925, 10 June, 1931, and 0 July, 1937. (

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF VICTORIA.

THIRD SESSION

OF THE THIRTY-SECOND PARL1A MENT.

r N D E X.

N o t es —(1) For details as to the Proceedings on Bills, see pages x v ii to xviii. (2) Papers ordered to he printed are indicated in this Index by the reference number thereof appearing in parentheses after the title, e.g., “ Education— Report for the year 1935-36 (No. 1).”

Minutes of Proceedings and Printed Papers.

Page. ABSENCE—Leave of. See under “ Members of the Council.” Absolute majority— Obtained on second reading of Constitution (Reform) Bill 26 Not obtained on third reading of Constitution (Reform) Bill 31 Addresses— To His Majesty King George VI.— Offering loyal congratulations on Their Majesties’ Coronation and conveying the hope that His Majesty may be long spared to be the Sovereign of His people 15 Motion for concurring therein with the Assembly(Hon. Sir John Harris) agreed to .. .. 16 Reply thereto 21 To His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor— In reply to Speech on Opening of Parliament ...... 15 Proceedings thereon 15, 18 (Address not presented on account of dissolution of Assembly.) Requesting His Excellency to communicate by telegram to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, an Address for presentation to His Majesty the King 16 Motion for concurring therein with the Assembly(Hon. Sir John Harris) agreed to .. 16 Ami see “ Lieutenant-Governor.” Adjournment of the Council— Before Sessional Orders fixed 16 Out of respect to the memory of the late Hon. G. M. Prendergast .. .. 30 ■ Agricultural Education—Accounts of the Trustees of Agricultural Colleges and the Council of Agricultural Education .. . • • • • • 14 Apprenticeship Acts—Apprenticeship Commission of Victoria—Regulations 14, 17, 22 Architects Act 1928—Regulations 17 Assent to Bills. See “ Messages from His Excellency the Governor,”and page 33.

BANK Liabilities and Assets—Summary of Sworn Returns ...... _ 14, 25 Bills. For Alphabetical list of Bills and Proceedings on Bills, see pages xvii to xviii. And see Summary of Proceedings on Bills, page viii. B ills- Absolute majority— Obtained on second reading of Constitution (Reform) Bill 26 Not obtained on third reading of Constitution (Reform) Bill 31 Assented to. See “ Messages from His Excellency the Governor,”and page 33. Dealt with but not passed into law. See Summary of Proceedings on Bills, page xviii. Proceedings on Bills. See page xvii. Business. See “ Days of Business. CASTING Vote given by Chairman of Committees 44, 46 Chairman of Committees (Hon. W. H. Edgar)— Re-elected 15 Gives casting vote .. 44, 46 Temporary Chairmen nominated under Standing Order 160 13 Children’s Welfare .Act 1928—Regulations 14 Clerk of the Council (Mr. P. T. Pook)— Announces Returns to Writs 6 Reads Addresses to— His Majesty the King ...... 15 His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor 16 Reads Commission to administer Oath to Members 5, 12 Reads Commission to open Parliament 2 Reads Proclamation convening Parliament 1 Clerk of the Parliaments (Mr. P. T. Pook)—Appointment announced 22 Clerk-Assistant of the Council (Mr. H. B. Jamieson)—Presents Act to the Lieutenant-Governor for the Royal Assent for and in the absence of the Clerk of the Parliaments 17 Closer Settlement Acts—Report of the Closer Settlement Commission for the year 1935-36 (No. 4) 17 Coal Mines. See “ State Coal Mine Industrial Tribunal Act 1932,” “ State Coal Mine,” and “ Victorian Coal Miners’ Accidents Relief Board.” Commissions— To open Parliament .. .. To administer the Oath to Members—Appointing— The Hon. Mr. Justice Gavan Duffy 5 The Hon. the President 12 Committees, Select, appointed, &c.— Elections and Qualifications 13 House (Joint), Library (Joint), Printing, Standing Orders, Statute Law Revision (Joint) 18 And see page 39. Companies Act 1928— Return by Prothonotary of business of the Supreme Court in connexion with the winding up of Companies ...... 14 Summary of Statements for the year 1935 made by Companies transacting Life Assurance business in Victoria 14 Compulsory Attendance at School. See “ Maximum Age for Compulsory Attendances at School.” Compulsory Resumption of Land. See “ Lands Compensation Act.” Constitution Act Amendment Acts— Regulations—Legislative Council Elections Regulations 17 Statement of Appointment in the Department of the Legislative Council 24- Statement of Appointments and Alterations of Classification in the Department of the Legislative Assembly 24 Constitution Reform. See “ Proceedings on Bills—Constitution (Reform) Bill.” Constitution Statute—Statement of Expenditure under Schedule D to Act 18 and 19 Viet., Cap. 55, Act No. 3660, and Acts Nos. 3945, 3961, 4020, 4109, 4259, 4304, and 4367 during the year 1936-37

DAIRY Products Acts—Report of the Victorian Dairy Products Board for the six months ended 31st December, 1936 ...... 14 Days of Business—Sessional Orders— Days and Hour of Meeting appointed 18 Limitation of time for taking new business 18 Precedence of Government business and Private Members’ business 18 Decease of— Hon. H. Keck 13 Hon. G. M. Prendergast 30 Declarations of Members delivered to the Clerk by— The Hons. J. M. Balfour, W. J. Beckett, G. Bolster, A. Crofts, Sir Alan Currie, C. H. A. Eager, Sir John Harris, E. L. Kiernan, R. Kilpatrick, Lieut.-Col. G. V. Lansell, H. Pye, M. Saltau, W. Tyner, and R. Williams 2-5 The Hons. G. L. Chandler, P. J. Clarey, Sir Frank Clarke, J. H. Disney, W. H. Edgar, G. L. Goudie, P. P. Inchbold, J. A. Kennedy, J. II. Lienliop, G. S. McArthur, W. MacAulay, D. L. McNamara, H. H. Olney, A. J. Pittard, L. R. Rodda, and G. J. Tuckett 6-9 The Hons. Sir George Wales and C. P. Gartside 23 The Hon. W. Angliss ...... 29 Distinguished Visitor—Motion—That a chair be provided on the floor of the Council Chamber for the Hon. Robert Semple, Minister of Public Works and Transport in the Government of the Dominion of New Zealand (Hon. Sir John Harris) agreed to .. .. D iv is io n s — In the Council— Constitution (Reform) Bill— That all the words after “ That ” proposed to be omitted from the question, That the Report be now adopted (with the view of inserting in place thereof the words “ the Bill be recommitted to a Committee of the whole in respect of clause 2 ”) stand part of the question 30 That the Bill be now read a third time In Committee of the whole Council— Constitution (Reform) Bill— Clause 2 (as amended )— That the words proposed to be omitted stand part of the clause II 2, 42, 13 That the words proposed to be inserted be so inserted 43 Clauses—That the words proposed to be omitted stand part of the clause 43 4 That new clause A be added to the Bill 44 That new -clause B be added to the Bill 44 That new clause C be added to the Bill 45 That new clause E be added to the Bill 46 Dried Fruits Acts—Statement showing details of Receipts and Expenditure under the Dried Fruits Acts during the year 1936 14

EDUCATION— Regulations under the Education Acts 14, 22 Report of the Minister of Public Instruction for the year 1935-36 (No. 1) .. 14 , Education Act 1928 and Public Service Act 1928—Regulations 14 Elections and Qualifications Committee appointed 13 Electric Light and Power Act 1928 and State Electricity Commission Acts—Regulations 17 Electricity. See “ State Electricity Commission, &c.” Explosives Act 1928— Addition to Order in Council relating to the classification of explosives 17, 25, 27 Report of the Chief Inspector of Explosives on the Working of the Act during the year 1936.. 14

FIREARMS Acts—Regulations 27 Fisheries Acts—Notices of Intention to issue Proclamations 14, 21 Friendly Societies—Report of the Government Statist for the year 1935-36 (No. 3) 14 Fruit and Vegetables Acts—Regulations 17

GAS Regulation Act 1933—Gas Regulation (Emergency Powers) Regulations 27 Geelong Harbor Trust—Accounts and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1936 .. 14 Governor (Captain the Right Hon. Baron Huntingfield, K.C.M.G., &c., &c., &c.). See “ Messages from His Excellency the Governor, &c.”

HAIRDRESSERS Registration Act 1936—Hairdressers Registration Regulations 1937 17 Health Acts—Regulations 15 House Committee (Joint)—Appointed 18

INSURANCE. See “ Companies Act 1928.”

KECK, the late Honorable Herbert—Motion of Condolence(Hon. Sir John Harris) unanimously agreed to King George VI.— Reply to Address of loyal congratulation on Accession 12 Addiess of loyal congratulation on Coronation of Their Majesties agreed to by both Houses 16 Reply to Address of loyal congratulation on Coronation 21 Koo-wee-rup District—Report by E. G. Ritchie, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.E.Aust., on proposed Works for the Alleviation of Flooding (No. 7) Page.

LAND Bills—“ Caulfield Land,’’ “ Melbourne (Bowen-street) Land,” and “ Warrnambool Land.” Lands Compensation Act 1928—Return under section 37 showing the amount of money paid for the year 1936-37 by the State Electricity Commission for land resumed in connexion with the works and undertakings of the Commission 24 Libraries Act 1928. See “ Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria.” Library Committee (Joint) appointed 18 Lieutenant-Governor (Hon. Sir F. W. Mann, K.C.M.G.)— Opens Parliament , 10-11 Opening Speech reported 15 Address-in-Reply ...... 15, 18 And see “ Messages from His Excellency the Governor, Ac.” Life Assurance. See “ Companies Act 1928.” Lunacy Act 1928. See “ Public Service Act 1928 and Lunacy Acts.”

MARKETING of Primary Products Act 1935— Proclamations 17, 24 Regulations ...... 17, 27, 30 Maximum Age for Compulsory Attendance at School—Motion(Bon. E. L. Kiernan)—Agreed to .. 28 Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners—Statement of Accounts for the year 1936 15 Members of the Council— Alphabetical List of. See page ix. Declarations. See “ Declarations of Members, &c.” Leave of absence granted to— Hon. W. Angliss 13 Hon. C. P. Gartside ...... 13 Hon. J. P. Jones 13 Hon. Sir George Wales 13 New Members sworn— Before the Commissioner (Hon. Mr. justice Gavan Duffy) 6 Before the Hon. the President 23

M e s s a g e s — From His Excellency the Governor (or the Lieutenant-Governor)— Informing the Council of the reply that he had received to the address to His Majesty the King on his Accession of congratulations and loyalty which had been agreed to by both Houses of Parliament 12 Informing the Council of the reply that he had received to the address to His Majesty the King, of loyal congratulation on the Coronation of Their Majesties which had been. agreed to by both Houses of Parliament 21 Informing the Council that he had given the Royal Assent to Acts presented to him by the Clerk of the Parliaments (or by the Cleik-Assistant of the Legislative Council for and in the absence of the Clerk of the Parliaments)— See pages 17, 23, 27, and 33. For date of Royal Assent to such Acts,see Proceedings on Bills, pages xvii. to xviii.

M e ss a g e s —From the Legislative Assembly— Relating to Assembly Bills— Transmitting Assembly Bills for the concurrence of the Council— (For short titles of and other details as to such Bills see Proceedings on Bills, pages xvii to xviii.) Notifying that they have agreed to the amendments made by the Council in the Justices (Enforcement of Orders) Bill 29 Relating to— Addresses to His Majesty the King and His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor— Transmitting the Addresses and desiring concurrence therein 15 Statute Law Revision Committee—Notifying that they have appointed a Committee of six members to join with the Committee of the Council 21 Milk Board Acts—Regulations 24 Mines Act 1928—Amendment of By-laws 15 Mining Accidents Relief. See “ Victorian Coal Miners’ Accidents, &c.” and “ Victorian Mining Accident, &c.” Motion (substantive) re—Maximum Age for Compulsory Attendance at School 28 Motions of Condolencere death of— Hon. H. Keck 13 Hon. G. M. Prendergast 30 Motor Car Acts—Regulation 25 Motor Omnibus Act 1928—Regulations 27 Minutes of Proceedings and Printed Papers.

Page. PARLIAMENT—Proceedings on Opening— By Commissioner 1-2 By the Lieutenant-Governor 10-11 And see “ Proclamations.” Petrol Pumps Act 1928—Regulations 17, 21 Poisons Acts—Proclamations amending the Fourth Schedule to the Poisons Act 1928 15 Prendergast, the late Honorable George Michael—Motion of Condolence(Hon Sir John Harris) unanimously agreed to 30 President (Hon. Sir Frank Clarke, K.B.E.)— Re-elected 9 Announces— Receipt of Commission to administer the Oath to Members .. 12 Appointment of P. T. Pook, Esq., as Clerk of the Parliaments 22 Lays on' the Table his Warrant— Appointing the Committee of Elections and Qualifications 13 Nominating the Temporary Chairman of Committees 13 Reports— His presentation to the Lieutenant-Governor as President-elect 12 Lieutenant-Governor’s Speech on Opening of Parliament 15 Rules—That the Constitution (Reform) Bill cannot be further proceeded with because the third reading was not passed by an absolute majority 31 Printing Committee appointed 18 Privilege Bill—Local Government (Celebrations) Bill—introduced 12 Proceedings on Bills. See pages xvii. to xviii. Proclamations— Convening Parliament 1 Discharging members of the Council from attendance and dissolving the Assembly 37 Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria—Report of the Trustees for the year 1936 with a Statement of Income and Expenditure for the year 1935-36 24 Public Service Act 1928— Copy of Papers in connexion with the promotion of certain officers 15, 17, 24, 25 Regulations— Attendance and Conduct of Officers, Chapter X II.—Part IV 24 Classification of General Division, Chapter VII. ' 18, 24 Leave of Absence, Chapter XIII. 25 Professional Division, Chapter II. .. 18, 25 Stores and Transport, Chapter XIV. 25 Travelling Allowances, Chapter IX. 25 And see “ Education Act 1928, &c.” Public Service Act 1928 and Lunacy Acts—Regulations—Classification of General Division Chapter III. 15, 22 • Public Works Committee appointed 15 Public Works Committee Act 1935—Second General Report of the Public Works Committee 15

QUESTIONS asked by Honorable Members during the Session and replies thereto 35

RAILWAYS— Awards made by the Railways Classification Board, together with the Report of the Victorian Railways Commissioners with regard thereto— Award No. 49 15 Award No. 50 ...... 25 Reports of the Victorian Railways Commissioners for the quarters ended 31st December, 1936, and 31st March, 1937 15 Registration of Births, Deaths, and Marriages Act 1928—General abstract of the number of Births, Deaths, and Marriages registered during 1936 in Victoria 15 Royal Commission—Report of.See “ State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi.”

SCHOOL. See “ Maximum Age for Compulsory Attendance, &c.” Second-hand Dealers Acts—Regulations 15 Seeds Act 1935—Regulations 18 Sessional Orders. See “ Days of Business.” Standing Orders Committee appointed Tage. State Coal Mine Industrial Tribunal Act 1932—Awards made by the State Coal Mines Industrial Tribunal, together with the Report of the Victorian Railways Commissioners with regard thereto—■ Awards Nos. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 15 Award No. 41 .. .. ,. .. .. 18 Award No. 42 ...... 22 Award No. 43 ...... 25 State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi—Interim Report of the Royal Commission appointed , to inquire into certain matters relating to the explosion in the mine on 15th February, 1937 (No. 5) 17 State Electricity Commission Acts— . Regulations 18 Report of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on Extension of State Electricity Generating System for requirements of System Load after 1940 (No. 6) 24 A n d see “ Electric Light and Power Act 1928, Ac.”, a n d ‘‘ Lands Compensation Act 1928.” , Statute Law Revision Committee (Joint)—Appointed ...... 18, 21 Stock Foods Acts—Regulations 18

THEATRES Acts—Regulations ...... 18 Trade Unions—Report of the Government Statist for the year 1936 15

VERMIN and Noxious Weeds Act 1928—Regulations .. . . 18 Victorian Coal Miners’ Accidents Relief Board—Report for the year 1936 17 Victorian Mining Accident Relief Fund—Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1936 15 Visitor. See “ Distinguished Visitor. &c.”

WATER Supply—Fourth and Final Report of the Royal Commission on Water Supply (No. 2) .. 14 Wheat Growers Relief (Commonwealth Payment) Act 1936—Wheat Growers Relief (Commonwealth Payment) Regulations 1936 ...... , 18 Workers Compensation Acts—Regulations ...... : 15 Writs—Returns announced to Writs issued for the election of a member for each of the undermentioned Provinces—■ Ballaarat (A. J. Pitiard), Bendigo (./. II. Lienhoj)), Doutta Galla (P. J. Clarey), East Yarra (IT. II. Edgar), Gippsland (IT. MacAvlay), Higinbotham (J. A. Kennedy), Melbourne (D. L. McNamara), Melbourne North (II. H. Olney), Melbourne West (J. H. Disney), Monash (F. G. Clarke), Northern (G. J. Tuckett), North-Eastern (P. P. Inchbold), North-Western (G. L. Goudie), Southern (G. L. Chandler), South- Eastern (C. P. Gartside), South-Western (G. S. McArthur), Western (L. R. Rodda).. PROCEEDINGS ON BILLS.

( F i r s t S e s s i o n 1937. )

(N.B.— The 'paging herein referred to relates to the Minutes of the Proceedings, First Session 1937.) Administration and Probate (Testator’s Family Maintenance) Bill— {from Assembly—lion. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time ; motion, by leave—That this Bill be now read a second time, debate adjourned, 3 Aug., 1937, pp. 21, 22 ; debate resumed ; Bill read a second time and committed ; considered in Committee, 18 Aug., p. 26. Bill lapsed. Bowen-street Land. See “ Melbourne (Bowen-street) Land Bill.” Caulfield Land Bill —(from Assembly—Hon. H. Pye)— Bead a first time, 26 Aug., 1937, p. 28. Bill lapsed. * Cemeteries Bill—(Hon. Sir John Harris)— Initiated and read a first time, 6 July, 1937, p. 13. Bill lapsed. Consolidated Revenue Billsf—Brought from Assembly and passed all stages without amendment:— Bill No. 1—(Hon. Sir John Harris).—6 July, 1937, p. 16. Assented to 7 July. Act No. 4466. Bill No. 2—(Hon. Sir John Harris).— 17 Aug., 1937, pp. 24, 25. Assented to 23 Aug. Act No. 4469. Bill No. 3—(Hon. Sir John Harris).—26, 31 Aug., 1937, pp. 28, 31. Assented to 1 Sept. Act No. 4471. ^Constitution Act Amendment Billf—(Hon. D. L. McNamara)— Initiated and read a first time, 18 Aug., 1937, p. 26. Bill lapsed. Constitution (Reform) Bill— (from Assembly—Hon. Sir John Harris)— Read a first time ; motion, by leave—That this Bill be now read a second time, debate adjourned, 3 Aug., 1937, pp. 21, 22 ; debate resumed and further adjourned, 17 Aug., p. 25 ; debate resumed ; Bill read a second time with the concurrence of an absolute majority of the whole number of the members of the Legislative Council and committed ; considered in Committee, 18 Aug., p. 26 ; further considered in Committee, 24 Aug., p. 27 ; 25-6 Aug., p. 28 ; further considered in Committee and reported with amendments ; motion, by leave—That the Report be now adopted ; amendment to omit all the words after “ That ” and insert “ the Bill be recommitted to a Com­ mittee of the whole in respect of clause 2,” on division, negatived ; report adopted ; Bill read a third time, on division, but the President ruled “ that the third reading of the Bill has not been passed with the concurrence of an absolute majority of the whole number of the members of the Legislative Council, namely eighteen, as required by The Constitution Act. The Bill cannot therefore be further proceeded with,” 31 Aug., pp. 30-31. Explosives Bill—(from Assembly—Hon. G. J. Tuckett)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p. 29. Bill lapsed. Justices (Amendment) Bill—(from Assembly—Hon. G. J. Tuckett)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p. 29. Bill lapsed. Justices (Enforcement of Orders) Bill—(from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time, 3 Aug., 1937, p. 22 ; read a second time and committed ; considered in Committee and reported with amendments ; report, by leave, considered and adopted ; Bill read a third time and passed ; concurrence of Assembly in Council’s amendments desired, 18 Aug., p. 26. Assembly notify their agreement to Council’s amendments, 31 Aug., p. 29. Assented to 2 Sept. Act No. 4472. *Local Government (Celebrations) Bill —(Hon. Sir John Harris)— Initiated and read a first time, 6 July, 1937, p. 12 ; read a second time and passed remaining stages without amendment; concurrence of Assembly desired, 20 July, p. 19. Bill not returned from Assembly. * Local Government (Septic Tanks) Bill—(Hon. Sir John Harris)— Initiated and read a first time, 6 July, 1937, p. 13. Bill lapsed. ^Maintenance Bill —(Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Initiated and read a first time, 6 July, 1937, p. 13 ; read a second time and passed remaining stages without amendment; concurrence of Assembly desired, 18 Aug., p. 26. Bill not returned from Assembly. ^Melbourne and Geelong Corporations Billf—(Hon. D. L. McNamara)— Initiated and read a first time, 18 Aug., 1937, p. 26. Bill lapsed.

* Bill initiated in the Council. t Bill not printed by the Council. 11196— 2- Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Contributions) Billf—(from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Passed all stages without amendment, 3 Aug., 1937, pp. 21, 22. Assented to 10 Aug. Act No. 4467. Melbourne (Bowen-street) Land Bill—(from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time, 24 Aug., 1937, p. 27 ; read a second time and passed remaining stages without amendment, 25 Aug., p. 28. Assented to 1 Sept. Act No. 4470. Parliamentary Debates Publication Billf —(from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Passed all stages without amendment, 3 Aug., 1937, pp. 21, 22. Assented to 10 Aug. Act No. 4468. ^Registration of Births Deaths and Marriages Bill —{Hon. Sir John Harris)— Initiated and read a first time, 6 July, 1937, p. 13 ; read a second time and passed remaining stages without amendment; concurrence of Assembly desired, 3 Aug., p. 22. Bill not returned from Assembly. Revocation of Crown Reservations Bill— {from Assembly—Hon. H. Bye)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p. 30. Bill lapsed.

Sewerage Districts Bill —{from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time, 17 Aug., 1937, p. 24 ; read a second time and committed ; considered in Committee, 18 Aug., p. 26. Bill lapsed. State Electricity Commission (Electrical Approvals Board) Bill —{from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p, 29. Bill lapsed. Statute Law Revision Bill —{from Assembly—Hon. Sir John Harris)— Read a first time, 17 Aug., 1937, p. 23. Bill lapsed. Superannuation (Investment of Fund) Bill—(from Assembly—Hon. G. J. Tuckett)— Read a first time, 17 Aug., 1937, p. 24. Bill lapsed.

The Constitution Act Amendment Bill. See “ Constitution Act Amendment Bill.”

Warehousemen’s Liens Bill—{from Assembly—Hon. G. L. Goudie)— Read a first time, 17 Aug., 1937, p. 24. Bill lapsed.

Warrnambool Land Bill —{from Assembly—Hon. H. Bye)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p. 29. Bill lapsed.

Williamstown Temperance Hall Bill — {from Assembly—Hon. G. J. Tuckett)— Read a first time, 31 Aug., 1937, p. 30. Bill lapsed.

* Bill initiated in the Council. T Bill not printed by the Council.

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS ON BILLS.

(First Session 1937.)

B il l s in it i a t e d i n t h e L e g is l a t iv e C o u n c il —

Lapsed [Cemeteries, Constitution Act Amendment, Local Government {Septic Tanks), Melbourne and Geelong Corporations\

Passed the Council but not the Assembly [Local Government (Celebrations), Maintenance, Registration of Births Deaths and Marriages]

B il l s b r o u g h t f r o m t h e L e g is l a t iv e A s s e m b l y —

Passed and assented to ...... Lapsed [Administration and Probate {Testator's Family Maintenance), Caulfield Land, Explosives, Justices (Amendment), Revocation of Croivn Reservations, Sewerage Districts, State Electricity Commission (Electrical Approvals Board), Statute Law Revision, Superannuation (Investment of Fund), Warehousemen’s Liens, Warrnambool Land, Williamstown Temperance] Hall 12 Third reading not passed by absolute majority [Constitution (Reform)] 1 20

Total number of Bills introduced in the Legislative Council during the Session 27