2070 Or!kr of Busine1s. [ASSZY::BLY.] Qttestions and Answers.

. Government has, at least, some justifica­ tion for taking Tuesday nights after half-past 6. Before g·iving my vote in Tuesday, 2G September, 1922. favour of this motion I wish to ask the Premier if he will make available suffi­ cient time for the purpose of discussing Printed Q.uestions·~md Answers-Special Arljonrnment­ 'fhe l:tte Sir Charles Wade (Adjournment). the motion standing in the name of the hon. member :M:r. I.ang. Unless an opportunity is provided by the Govern­ Mr. SPEAKER took the chair. ment for the discussion of that motion it will be impossible for the matter to PRINTED QUESTIONS AND be dealt with, and I consider that a very ANSWERS. grave injustice will be done to the com­ munity by the automatic coming into CHILDREN'S RELIEF DEPARTMENT. operation of local government ordinances Dr. ARTHUR asked the MINISTER OF 70 and 71. PUBLIC INSTHUCTION,-ln how many cases Sir GEOHGE FuLLER: That matter can is the Children's Relief Department pay• be arranged between the hon. member ing allowances for ehildren where the Mr. Lang and the Minister! father is living with the family, but is Mr. GOLDSTEIN: As the Government incapacitated through pulmonary tuber­ has a very lengt!Jy programme to get culosis 1 through during the remainder of the Answer,-The State Children Relief session I think it is just}fied in taking Board pays allowanees in eighty cases Tuesday nights after half-past 6 for the towards the maintenance of 21) I children, transaction of Government business. whore the husband is incnpacitatecl from pulmonary tuberculosis, and is living at Question put. The House divided: home with the family. Ayes, 3G; noes, 17; majority, 19.

AYES. RABBIT INVASION, DELUNGRA ANJ:) JNVERELL., Anderson, D. M. Kilp~triek, l\f. Arkins, J. G. D. Leo, J. R. Mr. :YicCLELLA~D

lands within their district5. Provision always act in1tccordance with paragmph ha~ been m11de for £20t_),OOO on the Gl, Part YI, of tne Hail ways Act, and draft Loan Estimates, and at my special send to the Mini"'ter full informa.tion request the Treasurer has }tel va:nced of aGcidents :1nd the reports of theil· .£5,000 to meet urgent cases in farming officers~ (10) Did he receive from the areas, so as to save as much as possible of Commissioners the full report of the the present crop. ( 4) The present method officer~ who investig>Lted this matter, as of distribution of wirc·netting is well required by the Act referred to~ ( 1.1) known; but I am considering the question Will he lay the report on tho tfLblo of the of improving the method, am! will give House; also a <:OJ•Y of tile proceedings full publicity to the alteration. and tlnding of the Appeal Bottrd hold in com1e<.:tion there with I COLLISIO~ A'l' SYDNEY CENTftAL Answer,.-As regards (1 to 9), I am STATION Y A'RD. informed: Mr. ANDERSON asked the ::\IIJSISTER (1 to 6) The terms of tho inquiry arc FoR Rt.rLWA"YS,-Jlcferring to the ~erious too mdehmte to enable a categorical collision which took place at the Sydney reply to Le formulated without entering Central Station yard, in Februetry last, into intricate technical details, which between :1 train loaded with 1•assengcrs would probably be found difficult to fol­ low. 'l'herc have been many alterations and a "light" (unatta.elwd) engine,-(]) and improvements effected since the Is it a hct that the late Chief Commis­ period mentioned-all calculated to in­ sioner for Railways, J\lr. T. H. John;;;o"n, crease the effectiveness of the working of had installed at this place what is known the system ge:1erally. It is impossible to all the world over as "junction inter­ entirely eliminate the risk of -accidents, hut tho records show that this risk has locking" on tho lc,·ers in the ~ignal been reduced to an absolute minimum. cabin, :which are operated to cohange the It can be stated generally that the work­ position of the point~S on the track~ ing referred to is in accordance with the (2) Is it a fact that this intf'rlocking­ standnrd British practice under such cir­ cumstances. This praf t.he Act in f('ST'f'<'t. of that had the junctioq, interlocking not. . nll trivinl accid<'nts wonld invnlvP an been elimimtted it would have rendered "Pormous ~mount, nf d0rical and other the collision which took place a mechani­ hbour, and would incur a ve:·y great deal of nnnPcessar:v expense. cal impossibility? (5) Was the Chief Commissioner aware of tlw discarding (10) Yes. (11) The papers cn11 be of this interlocking; and, if so, did he moved for in the ordinarv \VRV. It is not considet· the lines snfe for the tmvelling cm1sidered necessary tn lay them on the public without it? (G) Has this kind of tab1P of the Home un1ess such a course interlocking been dispensed with at any is adopted. other junctions on our lines and 1·eplacecl again since this accident took place ? RAILVV.AY CO~DllSSTO~F.RS' RTAl~F: (7) Is it a fact that passengers were POSITIOX OF MR W. FPNNELL. injured, and that hundreds had a most Mr. ANDERSON a~kod the MIN!STlm miraculous escape? (8) ·wm he say why FOR RAILWAYS.-(1) \Vbnt ,position d~(i t,he Commissioners did not hold an :Mr. "\V. FunnPll, of the Commissioners' inquiry. as provided in paragraph 61, staff, occupy in 19141 Stategrady anCt . Part VI, of the Government Railways salary 1 (2) \Vhat position does)~, ,1~ow." Act 7 (9) Do theRailway Cor::.''1issioners occupy 1 Stn.to grade and salrtry ;__ :11~1(,,-, .2072 Questions and Answet·s. [ASSEMBLY.] Questions and Answers. age, and length of service~ ( 3) Did not COOMA MAIL TRAIN. Mr. Funnell, prior to the war, hold a com­ Mr. PERKINS asked the MINISTE~ FOR mission in the military~ ( 4) vVas he not RAILWAYS,-(1) Is it the intention of the .at the time a single man, and wa~ married Commissioners to continue the running New South Wales and Victoria if they should become deceased, their have arrived at an agreement in connec­ widows and children would receive tion with the construction of interstate payment for leave they were entitled to 7 railway lines, by the Victorian Govern­ (3) If so, will thR Government immedi­ ment, into the southern portion of New ately restore this regulation. South vVales, wi!l he consider the advis­ Answer,-(1) No. (2) No cases known ability of resuming as much :and as pos­ to this department. (3) See reply to (1). sible within 10 miles of both sides.of the pmposed railway at its present valu~, TEACHERS' TRANSFER EXPENSES. plus compensation for the unexpired por­ Mr. McCLELLAND asked the MIN­ tion of the leases (if any) and thereby pre­ ISTER OF PUBLIC lNSTRUCTIOX,-(1) Has ·serve for the communitythe increased land the Education Department issued a cir­ values which will be created by the con­ cular to teachers advisir;g them that in struction of these railways, and thereby future any teachers effecting exchanges, avoid over capitalisation of land being or asking for a transfer, must pay all the inflicted upon incoming settlers 1 expenses of such transfer? (2) If so, Answer,-This matter has already bee"u will teachers who are stationed in the -considered by the Government, and the western areas be expected and com action decided upon will fully safeguard pelled to defray the total costs of transfer the interests of the community and if they ask for such transfed (3) In the incoming settlers. case of teachers who have already served (Juestions and Ansu:e1·s. [26 SEPT., 1922.] The late Sir Charles Wade. 20i3

years in unfavoured areas, and arc again appeal 0£ Mr. Jennings against Mr. stationed in unfavoured localities through Peisley being considered his senior 1 (5) a misunderstanding in acc':lpting such Papers showing the Under-Secretary's appointments, will they be allowed ex­ minute, of about October, 1915, recom­ penses if they ask for a transfer or can­ mending increase in the salary of Mr. cellation of present appn Mr. McCLELLAND asked the MINH!­ this a-ppeal was heard~ TER oF PuBLIC INs'I.'RUCTION,-(1) Is it a fact that the Education Department A.nswer,-(1 to 8) It is not the prac­ allows a fodder subsidy in cases where tice to lay papers of this nature on tho children drive long distances to school ii]. table o£ the House, unless moved for in. country districts~ ( 2) Is it also a fact . the usual way. that the.department refuses a subsidy in similar cases where children ride to SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT. ichool1 (3) If so, will he abolish the Motion (by Sir GEORGE FULLER) ngreect discrimination, and allow a fodder subsidy to: where parents are not in 1t position to That this Hous"l at its rising this day do.. provide vehicular conveyances for chil­ adjourn until to-morrow at 6.:10 o'clock p.1r ... dren attending school1 Answer,-(1) OonYeyance subsidy is granted in such cases. (2) Yes, except THE LATE SIR CHARLES WADE. in exceptional cases where circumstances ADJOURNMENT. render the use of a vehicle impracticable. Sir GEORGE FULLER: I move: (S) I am not prepared to alter the policy of providing for the vehicular conveyance (l) That this House do now adjounl as a tribute of respect to the memory of his Honor of children to school. Sir Charles Gregory Wad,e, K.C.M.G., a Judge of the Supreme Court, and formerly Premier of JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: APPOINT­ this State, whose death was announced this MENTS. morning. (2) That Mr. Speaker be requested to cem­ Mr. GREIG a~ked the MINISTER oF municate to Lady \-Y aae the profound sympathy JusTICE,-Will he lay upon the table of and sorrow of the members of the Legislative the House the following papers :-(1) Assembly of New South Wales at the untimely Papers showing recommendation cf the death of her distinguished hui!band. Under-Secretary of Justice .and the It is with very deep regret indeed that I Public Service Board's approval of the announc8 to this House the death of appointment of Mr. Dove, stipendiary Sir Charles Gregory Wacle, K.O.M.G. I magistrate, to Broken Hill in 1909 7 (2) recogni~c that it is not eustomary in this Papers showing the Under-Secretary's Chamber to make reference to tbe death recommendation and the board's approval d gentlemen who are not at the tin1e of the appointment of Mr. Butler, stipen­ members of this House, but I think that diary ma,gi~trate, to Lismore in 1910? in the present case there are special cir­ (3) The official [&eniority list of petty ses­ cumstances which justify me in asking the sion officers as in April, 1915 1 ( 4) Papers Hou~e to record its sense of the great loss _showing the grounds, and result, of the which this country has suffered. The 6Q 2074 The late Sir Chal'les Wade [ASSEMBLY.} ( Ldjournment).

In.te Sir Charles Wade had a very dis­ position of. Attorney-General and Minis­ tinguished career, and I think I am justi­ ter of Justice, a po~ition for which he fied in saying that there was no man was eminently fitted as a result of his. in this country who stood higher in the legal experience. On the retirement of public e~timation. He was painstaking Sir Joseph Carruthers three years later. and fearless in his actions a,pd highly from active politics he succeeded to the conscientious. He undoubtedly achieved Premie~ship and the leadeTship of the distinction in every class of work he New South Wales Liberal party. Those un4ertook, and he nlways earned the of us who remember his teTm of office will complete confidence and greatest respect recollect what a strenuous period it was. of all those with whom be was associated. It was during that time, as the result of In the bitterness of politieal life, while he his strenuous efforts and patriotic devo­ was always firm and riever allowed per­ tion to duty, that he >va:s stricken with SOI).al considerations to iniiuencn his sense a serious illness from the effects of which of public duty, he neverthcle~s was most he never completely recovered. V\'e all generous in bi$ recog11ition of tlw ri;;hts remember it was during the time of his and opinions of those opposed to his poli­ Premiership that we had one of the tical principles. HiH n:nnlyand RpoJ:tsman- greatest industrial upheava)s which New 1 ike qualities, his courageous spirit and in­ South Wales has ever seen, involving, as domitable pluck made themselves manifest it did, general disorganisation of trade a,nd early in his career. Born at Singleton, in industry. The responsibility for main­ 186:3, he received his early education at taining good order was primarily on his All Saints' College, Bathurst, and later shoulders, and we all rem em her with a.t ICing's School, Pa::ramatta, where he what courage an~ determination he carried won the Broughton and Forrest exhibic out his duties as Premier of the. State tiom. His education was r:Jmpleted at during thoHe trying times. Undoubtedly Merton College, Oxford, where he gradu­ the great strain and anxiety he then had ated with honors in classics. During to undergo ha.d a great deal t'O do with his school·days he was noted for his ath­ the untimely death which we all regret· letic achievcrn~nts, and while in England so much to-day. his prowcs~ in the football field earned It is well known that, during his term for him inclusion in the Oxford U ni­ of office as Premier, the position of Chief veraity fifteen of 1882-86, and in the Justice having become vacant, there were English fifteen o£ 1883-86. He also many who looked to Sir Charles to occupy established a very high reputation for that high and distinguished position in himself in other branches' of sport. He the judicial'Y of our country. His a.ction, was called to the bar at the Inner Temple would have been approved of on all sides, in 1886, a.nd commenced practice in I think, if he had t.aken that position, .Sydney shortly afterwards. He was but that keen sense of honor which was· appointed Crown Prosecutor in 1891, and. characteristic of him prevented him from I think .it is unquestioned that he held in any way using his position in the poli­ that position with great credit to himself tical world for the purpose of advancing and the legal profession generally until himself into any big position such as the 1902. It was in his capacity as a position. of Chief. Justice of our State, member of this House that most hon. Subsequently he became Agent-General metnhers knew him, and his service here and represented us in the Old Land. as a private member, later as Attorney­ In passing, may I just. make referencff General, and finally as Premier, will to the close association I had with· Sic always be remembered for the untiring Charles vV ade in. connection with an impor­ energy, courage and skill he applied to it. tant matter affecting New South Wales, As a result of those qualities, combined that was. in 1~egard to having the Federal with a dogged persistence, his rise in the capital established in our State. The Gov­ political arena was meteoric. Entering ernment. which had that matter in charge. this House in 1903, as member for the could not possibly havesucceeded.ingetting Gordon constituency, under the leader­ the. provision of the Constitution carried ship .of Sir Joseph Carruthers,. he w.a> out but for the patriotic way in which. eleyated in the following year to the Sir Charles Wade, and Mr. V\T ood, his. [Sir George Fuller. ·The late Sir Cha1;les· Wade [26' SE:PT., 1922.] (Adjournment).· . ~075

Chief SBcretary, threw themselves. into had: to wait at: his office at night the matter, with the view of'meeting··the· for·that purpose. I believe.tl~at' in that opposition· which·· was put up in the way· Sk Charles did very valuable work: Federal Parliament. I had elose associa· 'When his appointment to. the judiciary tion.with Sir Charles Wade at thnt time,. was mentioned it was thought by many a11d can speak. personally of his: very that he would be a very hard and great heli) in that important matter; severe judge; but I think the records A:fter his return from England and will sliow tlmt his judgments were well from the position of Ageut-Gener11l, he considered. I do not suppose there was appointed t0 the Supreme Court wn,q ever a man in: this House or outside bench, and we all know how well and of it who had a greater sense of duty than honombly he carried out his duties 11s a the deceased gentleman. Duty was every­ judge of that court: vV c have lost to-day thing to him. When he believed it was a man who was very prominent·· in our his duty to do a thing, he did it regardc public life, who, whatever his faults may less of the consequences; and underneath! have been, whatever his natural temperi.L­ all there was his fine, kindly spirit. nJCnt· may ],a,·e been, wa~ :1 man of I join in expressing to Lady Wade; his. undoubted honeBty anrl integrity of pm·­ family, his brothers; and his very many pose. He gave his life to the service of friends, our deepest sympathy in their sad his. country ; and I feel that all hon. loss. members will join with me in the motion Lt:-Colonel BRUXNER: On behalf which I have submitted reeot·din:; the of my· colleagues and myself I should like loss· which this country has sustained in to endorse the remarks of the Premier Sir Charles vVade's death, and in joining and the leader of the Opposition. From wiLh me in conveying to hi~ widow and time to time, as we see the passing: of' others he lw.s left behind our sincere sym­ distinguished men from. the public life of pathy with them in their bereavement. the State, we cannot help but feel, al­ Mr. DOOLEY: I join with the Pre­ though we realise the g.reat loss the State mier in expressing my regret at the sustains in their passing, that we are passing of Sir Charles Gregory .Wade. building up a t.radition to which ~ve can · Undoubtedlv he was one of the men that loo~ back with pride. During the infancv have rende;ed New South Wale~ very of our country we must look towards' the . valuable· service iu every class of work Old Land for traditions which will guide in. which they were enga.ged. I re­ us in diseharging the great responsibilities member that as Premier of this State that fall upon us; and as we grow up we. he liad a strenuous time. He alwttys are able gmdually, through the careers of fought vigor·oasly for what he believed men like the deceased' gentleman, to build in.; and although I suppose no one up traditions for ourselves. I feel that disagreed with him in practically every­ in his Honor Sir Charles Wade this State thing more materially than I myself, yet had a true type of Australian. He was r do not think that on any Ot.:casion I educated here, originally in a country could•. ever have accused him of not being school. He was a great sportsman, a~ as honest and conscientious from his point the Premier has pointed out, having held of• view, 1.1s I was froin. my own.. I hope his own in all outdoor games; and the day will never come when we cannot as such he mus~ be looked up to by all pay a tribute to each other irrespectiYe young Australians who are coming on. of-the views we hold upon political ques­ His record of serviee which, as the tions. I know that Sir Charles Wade'~ Premier said, brought· about, in some work in the Old Oountrv was well done. measure, his early decease, is an inspira­ During the time he w,;s Agent-General tion to those who enter into the public for New South \Valesagreatmanypeople life of this counti·y. I think, perhaps, called't.o see him, particularly, on account· the· continual passing at an early age· of of the war; and· I am informed that many men who have served this country hundreds of soldiers visiting the Old so faithfully s!)(}u]d show the public that Country who wanted to s~e the Agent­ the strenuous work that is required of a General' succeeded in getting :tdvice and' man in connection with public duties~ is· :J, help from him, even if Sit· Charles vVade very great drain on his resources. The 2076 :!he late Sir Charles Wade. [ASSEMBLY.] Questions and Answers.

public should realise tha.t during his life­ any penalty clause re period of time for time, and should be less critical of his deli \'ery of stone placed in the contri'Lct 1 actions, because of the very great se::-vices (5) What period of time was allowed for he has rendered. I only said the other the completion of work~ {6) Has the day when we lost a member of this . time allowed been exceeded; if so, by Ass~mbly, that sumehow w~ leave it until what period 1 (7) Were any other tenders a rriember of the commumty has passed· received; if so, what were the prices~ from uH before we reaHy recognise his (8) Was a deposit received in connection true value. That does not apply in thi~ with the contract from the ·successful particular case, because the late tlir tenderer? Charles Wade received many rewards or Answer,-(l) Yes, the price being the recognitions of his great services, to which lowest. (2) 12th April, 1922. (3) Six he was entitled. On behalf of wy months. (4) Yes. (5) .See No.3. (6) colleacrues and myself I join with the No. (7) Three· other tenders were re­ leade~ of the two other parties in express­ ceived, but all higher than that accepted. ing to Lady w·ade our sincere sympathy It is not deemed desirable in the public in her very sad loss. , interest to give the fignres. (8) Deposits lion. members rising in thtir places, are not required for contracts between Government departments . . Question resolved in the affirmative. M-r. GOLDSTEIN asked the SECRETARY Mr. SPEAKER : I Hhall duly convey to FOR PUBLIC W ORKS,-(1) Were tenders Lady Wade the resolution w~ich has just called for the supply of stonemasonry for been passed and the expreRsions of sym­ the city railway 1 (2) Were any tenderq -pathy uttered by the bon. gentlemen who received ~ ( 3) If so, list of tenderers and have spoken. prices submitted 7 House adjolirne