Register of Tabled Papers

BOTH SESSIONS OF THE THIRD PARLIAMENT

August 1867 to August 1868

FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRD PARLIAMENT 6 August 1867 27 Commissioners Commission to administer the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance. 7 August 1867 1 Oath of Robert Ramsay as the Member for the Electoral District of Western Downs. Return of Writ for Theophilus Parson Pugh, Alexander Brown Pritchard, Kevin Izod O’Doherty as the Members for the Electoral District of Brisbane. Oath for Theophilus Parson Pugh as a Member for the Electoral District of Brisbane. Oath for Alexander Brown Pritchard as a Member for the Electoral District of Brisbane. Oath for Kevin Izod O’Doherty as a Member for the Electoral District of Brisbane. Return of Writ for Edmond Molyneux Royds and Gordon Sandeman as the Members for the Electoral District of Leichhardt. Oath for Edmond Molyneux Royds as a Member for the Electoral District of Leichhardt. Oath for Gordon Sandeman as a Member for the Electoral District of Leichhardt. Return of Writ for Graham Mylne as the Member for the Electoral District of Warrego. Oath for Graham Mylne as the Member for the Electoral District of Warrego. Return of Writ for William Miles as the Member for the Electoral District of Maranoa. Oath for William Miles as the Member for the Electoral District of Maranoa. Return of Writ for Arthur Macalister, Henry Challinor and John Murphy as the Members for the Electoral District of Ipswich. Oath for Arthur Macalister as a Member for the Electoral District of Ipswich. Oath for Henry Challinor as a Member for the Electoral District of Ipswich. Oath for John Murphy as a Member for the Electoral District of Ipswich. Return of Writ for Gilbert Eliott as the Member for the Electoral District of Wide Bay. Oath for Gilbert Eliott as the Member for the Electoral District of Wide Bay. Oath for Thomas Blackett Stephens as the Member for the Electoral District of South Brisbane. Return of Writ for Robert Ramsay Mackenzie and Ratcliffe Pring as the Members for the Electoral District of Burnett. Oath for Robert Ramsay Mackenzie as a Member for the Electoral District of Burnett. Oath for Ratcliffe Pring as a Member for the Electoral District of Burnett. Return of Writ Arthur Morley Frances and James Francis Garrick as the Members for the Electoral District of East Moreton. Oath for Arthur Morley Frances as a Member for the Electoral District of East Moreton. Oath for James Frances Garrick as a Member for the Electoral District of East Moreton. Return of Writ for Patrick O’Sullivan, Joshua Peter Bell and George Thorn as the Members for the Electoral District of West Moreton. Oath for Patrick O’Sullivan as a Member for the Electoral District of West Moreton. Oath for Joshua Peter Bell as a Member for the Electoral District of West Moreton. Oath for George Thorn as a Member for the Electoral District of West Moreton.

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Return of Writ for Edward William Lamb as the Member for the Electoral District of Mitchell. Oath for Edward William Lamb as the Member for the Electoral District of Mitchell. Return of Writ for William Henry Walsh as the Member for the Electoral District of Maryborough. Oath for William Henry Walsh as the Member for the Electoral District of Maryborough. Return of Writ for Henry Thorn as the Member for the Electoral District of Northern Downs. Oath for Henry Thorn as the Member for the Electoral District of Northern Downs. Return of Writ for William Henry Groom as the Member for the Electoral District of Drayton & Toowoomba. Return of Writ for Charles Lilley as the Member for the Electoral District of Fortitude Valley. Oath for Charles Lilley as the Member for the Electoral District of Fortitude Valley. Return of Writ for Arthur Hunter Palmer as the Member for the Electoral District of Port Curtis. Oath for Arthur Hunter Palmer as the Member for the Electoral District of Port Curtis. Return of Writ for John Douglas as the Member for the Electoral District of Eastern Downs. Oath for John Douglas as the Member for the Electoral District of Eastern Downs. 2 Speaker’s Commission to administer the Oath. 3 Oath for James Taylor as the Member for the Electoral District of Western Downs. Return of Writ for James Taylor as the Member for the Electoral District of Western Downs. 4 Oath for George Clark as the Member for the Electoral District of Warwick. Return of Writ for George Clark as the Member for the Electoral District of Warwick. 5 Statistical Register for Queensland for the year 1866. 6 Despatch referring to the Regulations after Proclamation of Martial Law. 7 Circular Despatch referring to Telegraphic Communication. 8 Rules and Regulations relating to the cemeteries at Rockhampton and Bowen. 9 Bye-laws affecting the Municipality of Ipswich. 10 Report from the Surveyor-General for the year 1866. 11 Report on the Administration of Crown Lands. 12 Gold Fields Regulations. 13 Report from the Commissioners for Enquiring into and Revising the Statute Law of Queensland. 14 (a,b,c,d,e) Arbitrator’s Award, Minutes of Evidence, Pleadings, and Brief of the Counsel for the Government, together with correspondence, papers, etc., relative to the first, second, third, and fifth sections of the Southern and Western Railway, in the case placed before Thomas Higinbotham, Esquire, C. E., Arbitrator. 15 Papers relating to the cancellation of Mr John Bourne’s contract for the Dalby Extension Railway. 16 Correspondence referring to the termination of Mr Fitzgibbon’s contract in relation to the Dalby railway works. 17 Report from the Auditor-General on Public Accounts for 1866; together with a Statement of Revenue and Expenditure of the Colony of Queensland during the year 1866. 18 Engineer’s Report on Harbours and River Works. 19 Correspondence referring to the Financial Agency of the Colony of Queensland. 20 Memorandum referring to additional debentures to complete the loan of 1864. 21 Document referring to the Sinking Fund.

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22 Correspondence referring to Retirement of Treasury Notes. 23 Correspondence referring to fees for Savings Bank pass-books. 24 Towns’ Police Bill 1867. 25 The Governor’s opening speech. 26 Speaker’s Commission to administer Oath or Affirmation. (refer to document No. 2) 8 August 1867 28 Document referring to the public accounts of the Colony. 29 Report on the gold fields in the Rockhampton District. 30 Petition from certain electors of the electoral district of Brisbane praying that the election for that electorate be declared null and void. 31 Petition from certain electors of the electoral district of West Moreton praying that certain occurrences therein alleged to have occurred at the late election for that district, and stated to affect the validity of such election, may be referred to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications, for inquiry and such action as they may see fit to take thereon. 32 Return of Writ and Oath for Archibald Archer as the Member for the Electoral District of Rockhampton. 33 Return of Writ and Oath for Charles Fitzsimmons as the Member for the Electoral District of Clermont. 34 Return to an Order referring to the charges on railway on between Ipswich and Toowoomba. 35 Speaker’s Warrant appointing Arthur Morley Francis, John Murphy, Arthur Hunter Palmer, Robert Ramsay, Edmond Molyneux Royds, James Taylor and William Henry Walsh to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications. 13 August 1867 36 Report from the Superintendent of Electric Telegraphs on the condition of his department. 37 Return showing Consolidated Revenue of Queensland for the year 1866. 38 Petition from Mr Michael Haynes referring to the circumstances connected to his dismissal from the Office of the Clerk of Petty Sessions at Taroom. 39 Petition from certain inhabitants of the Rockhampton district advocating Free Selection before Survey with deferred payments and conditions for improvement. 40 Copy of Government Gazette dated 2712/1865 referring to the method of assessing runs in the Darling Downs and Moreton Districts. 41 Report of the Board of Waterworks with Statement of Accounts to 29/6/1867. 17 September 1867 42 Return of Writ and Oath for Thomas Henry Fitzgerald as the Member for the Electoral District of Kennedy. 43 Return of Writ and Oath for Ratcliffe Pring as the Member for the Electoral District of Burnett. 44 Return of Writ and Oath for Robert Ramsay Mackenzie as the Member for the Electoral District of Burnett. 45 Civil Service Amendment Bill 1867 46 Railway Lands Compensation Bill 1867 47 Speaker’s Warrant appointing William Miles to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications. 48 Report on the Bremer Railway Bridge. 49 Report on the works of the Dalby Railway 50 Papers relating to certain disputed matters arising out of the contract for the Dalby Railway, and to the cancellation of such contract by the Government. 51 Mr Bourne’s contract for the Dalby Extension Railway.

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52 Report by Mr Affleck upon a line of railway from Toowoomba to Warwick via Drayton. 53 Documents relating to the appointment of Mr Brady to superintend the completion of the Railway from Toowoomba to Dalby. 54 Report on the Main Range Section of the Southern and Western Railway. 55 Contract for the Warwick Extension Railway. 56 Correspondence relating to defective railway material imported into the Colony. 57 Return showing the expenditure in each Electoral District during the year 1866. 58 Copy of Extract of Minutes of Proceedings of the Executive Council Re: The position of Foreign Consuls in Queensland. 59 Copies of correspondence between His Excellency the Governor and the Secretary of State for the Colonies Re: The removal of detachment of Royal Marines from Somerset, Cape York. 60 Amendment to Police Regulation affecting rule 212. 61 By-laws Nos. 4 to 10 of the Municipality of Townsville. 62 By-laws of the Municipality of Bowen for the regulation and management of the jetty. 63 Estimates of the Probable Ways and Means and Expenditure of the Government of Queensland for the year 1868. 64 Return to an Order relative to all correspondence referring to the Southern and Western Railway. 65 Petition from certain ratepayers and inhabitants of Warwick alleging that injustices have been done to James Jones Kingsford, by refusal of the bench of Magistrates to grant him a Publicans License, and praying inquiry and relief. 66 Petition from certain ratepayers and citizens of Brisbane setting forth certain grievances under which they allege themselves to be suffering in connection with the Brisbane Waterworks, and praying relief in manner in such petition set forth. 18 September 1867 67 Bills of Sale Bill 1867. 68 Seventh Annual Report on the Registration of Births, Marriages, and Deaths for the year 1866. 19 September 1867 69 Diseases in Sheep Bill 1867. 69(a) Return of Writ and Oath for Arthur Hunter Palmer as the Member for the Electoral District of Port Curtis. 70 Petition from James O’Keeffe, alleging that he was wrongfully dismissed from employment as a letter carrier, and praying inquiry and relief. 71 By-laws of the Municipality of Gayndah. 72 Return to an Order relative to the Intercolonial and International Exhibitions in Melbourne and Paris up to the 2/8/1867. 73 Progress Statement of Expenditure and Statement of Revenue for Queensland Railway. 74 Return to Orders, relative to expenditure upon Colonial Store, Victoria Park, and Government House. 75 Petition from Mr John S.H. Yeates alleging certain losses of sheep, cows, and damage to, and thief from, huts on his property caused by Aborigines. 76 Return of lands resumed for railway purposes on the Southern and Western Railway. 77 Letter of resignation from the Auditor-General. 78 Petition from farmers on the Mary River, Wide Bay, praying that the provisions of the Leasing Act may be applied to their holdings.

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20 September 1867 79 Return of Writ and Oath for Edward William Lamb as the Member for the Electoral District of Mitchell. 24 September 1867 80 Return to an Order relative to instructions to land agents. 81 Return to an Order relative to customs duties collected at several ports of Queensland. 82 Report of Engineer-in-Chief for Railways on Queensland Railways to 31 August 1867. 83 Further correspondence referring to defective plant and material, Queensland Railway. 84 Report of the Committee of the Diamantina Orphan School upon the working of the school during the year 1866. 85 Return to an Order relative to leases issued and refused to pastoral tenants of the Crown on the Darling Downs. 86 Petition from the Parliamentary Shorthand Writers, alleging that the proposal, in the Estimates now before the House, to render it obligatory upon the petitioners, after completing their Parliamentary duties, to give gratuitous service to the Government, is an infraction of their agreements; and praying the House to conserve to them certain rights which in such petition they assert to attach to them. 87 Petition from Stafford Hearn Webb alleging certain grievances under which he is suffering, and praying inquiry and relief. 88 Oaths of Arthur Morley Francis, William Miles, John Murphy, Robert Ramsey, Edmund Molyneux Royds, and William Henry Walsh to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications for the present Session. 89 Copy of telegrams referring to the Kennedy Electoral Roll. 96 Petition from Parliamentary Shorthand Writers. (refer to Document No. 86) 25 September 1867 90 Return to an Order relative to debentures authorised under the Loans Act of 1866. 91 Return to an Order relative to debentures issued under the Loans Act of 1864. 92 Return to an Order relative to the Electric Telegraph from Rockhampton to Keppel Bay. 93 Return to an Order relative to mail contracts for the year 1867. 94 Crown Lands Sale Bill 1867. 95 Correspondence referring to the Financial Agency of the Colony. 26 September 1867 97 Pastoral Leases Bill 1867. 98 Document referring to the expenditure on the Colonial Store, Victoria Park, and Government House. 1 October 1867 99 Oath of James Taylor to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications for the present Session. 100 Return to an Order relating to the Department of Engineer of Roads for the Southern and Western District. 101 Return to an Order relating to orphan schools. 102 Return to an Order relating to railway passengers conveyed from Toowoomba to Ipswich on the 19th June.

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103 Return to an order relating to the railway journey of the Colonial Secretary on the 1st August. 104 Schedule to Mr. Fitzgibbon’s Contract. 105 Municipal Institutions Act Amendment Bill 1867. 2 October 1867 106 Progress Report on the Diamantina and St. Vincent’s Orphan School. 107 Copies of all documents relating to the appointment of Mr Brady to superintend the completion of the railway from Toowoomba to Dalby. 108 Papers relating to certain disputed matters arising out of the contract for the Dalby Railway and to the cancellation of such contact by the Government. 109 Return to an Order relative to Crown Lands sold in the neighbourhood of Warwick and Dalby lines of railway. 110 First Report of the Printing Committee. 3 October 1867 111 Insolvency Law Amendment Bill 1867. 112 Correspondence referring to the removal of existing restrictions upon the introduction of sheep from New South Wales and South Australia into Queensland. 113 Petition from the Municipal Corporation of Rockhampton alleging that, contrary to law, the Government had lately established a toll-gate within the boundaries of their Municipality. 114 Petition from certain landholders and others in the parishes of Karkol and Nicholson referring to a need for a bridge over Lyon Creek. 115 Return of children imprisoned in gaols. 4 October 1867 116 Civil List Amendment Bill 1867. 117 Petition from Mr Fitzgibbon, former Engineer-in-Chief for the Southern and Western Railway and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers of England, alleging that his professional reputation has been assailed by certain public statements and official reports, and praying that he may be examined at the Bar of the House, and thus be afforded the opportunity of correcting mis-statements and elucidating the truth. 8 October 1867 118 Acts Shortening Bill 1867. 119 Constitution Bill 1867. 120 Legislative Assembly Bill 1867. 121 Electoral Districts Bill 1867. 122 Elections Bill 1867. 123 Supreme Court Bill of 1867. 124 Common Law Process Bill of 1867. 125 Common Law Practice Bill of 1867. 126 Common Law Pleading Bill of 1867. 127 Joinder and Revivor Bill of 1867. 128 Statute of Frauds and Limitations Bill of 1867. 129 Evidence and Discovery Bill of 1867. 130 Jury Bill 1867. 131 Oaths Bill of 1867. 132 Mercantile Bill of 1867. 133 Bills of Exchange Bill of 1867. 134 Distress Replevin and Ejectment Bill of 1867. 135 Succession Bill of 1867.

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136 Probate Bill of 1867. 137 Curator of Intestate Estates Bill of 1867. 138 Interdict Bill of 1867. 139 Equity Bill of 1867. 140 Trustees and Incapacitated Persons Bill of 1867. 141 Costs Bill of 1867. 142 District Courts Bill of 1867. 143 Small Debts Courts Bill 1867. 144 Summary Ejectment Bill 1867. 145 Aliens Bill 1867. 146 Medical Bill of 1867. 147 Repealing Bill of 1867. 148 Despatch referring to the visit of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. 149 Return to an Order relative to between Messrs. Lennon and Cape and the Colonial Treasurer referring to the sale of Queensland debentures and Treasury notes. 150 Return to an Order relative to defaulters and public accountants under the Audit Act. 151 Petition from certain inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Roma, praying that the holding of the District Court at that town may not be abolished. 152 Return to an Order relative to roads and bridges in the Condamine and Maranoa districts. 153 Return to an Address relative to Mr C J Blakeney, late sub-inspector of the Native Mounted Police. 154 Return to an Order relative to the Massacre of Blacks at the Morinish Diggings, (near Rockhampton). 155 Petition from certain inhabitants of the district of Warwick praying that the Office of Clerk of Petty Sessions at Warwick not be abolished. 156 Impounding Act of 1863 Further Amendment Bill of 1867. 9 October 1867 157 Petition from certain inhabitants of the town of Charleville and district referring to the Local Courts in the Western Districts. 158 Prisons Act, 1865 - 28 and 29 Victoria, cap.126 159 Digest and Summary of Answers from Colonial Governors to circular despatches sent out by the Secretary of State on the 16th and 17th January, 1867. 160 Correspondence between the visiting Justices to Brisbane Gaol and the Government from 1st January,1866 to 30th September,1867. 161 Copy of Minute of Proceedings of the Executive Council on the 8th October,1867 - re Railway Votes. 162 Foreign Companies Bill 1867. 163 Return showing the number of passenger booked to travel from Toowoomba to Ipswich on the 19th June,1867. 10 October 1867 164 Petition from the merchants, storekeepers and publicans of Toowoomba and Drayton praying for a bonded store in Toowoomba. 165 Petition from certain inhabitants of Condamine who are against the abolition of local courts in their district. 166 Frauds at Elections Bill 1867. 167 Prevention of Contagious Diseases Bill 1867. 168 Return of religious services held in Brisbane Gaol, Hulk “Proserpine” and St Helena from 1st January to 30th September,1867.

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11 October 1867 169 Petition from certain citizens of Brisbane praying that the House will facilities for inquiry and legislation upon a proposal to extend the railway from Ipswich to Brisbane. 15 October 1867 170 Report from the Standing Orders Committee recommending a new Standing Order. 171 Petition from certain inhabitants of the Warwick District praying that the position of letter carrier and sorter at Warwick be retained. 172 Petition from James Beahan of Brisbane, varnish manufacturer, alleging that, on the 24th December, 1865, he was wrongly convicted, by the Bench of Magistrates at Brisbane, upon certain charges in the petition set forth, and praying relief. 173 Petition from certain farmers and other residents in the Warwick District, alleging their right, by priority of selection, to certain lands in the neighbourhood of Warwick which have been allotted set forth, and praying relief. 174 Municipal by-laws relating to the municipalities of Roma, Clermont, Copperfield and Ipswich. 175 Return to an Order relative to the introduction of South Sea Islanders into Queensland. 176 Report, Minutes of Proceedings and Appendices from the Committee of Elections and Qualifications in the matter of the Petition of certain electors of Brisbane, against the election and return of Sitting Members. 177 Return to an Order relative to trade between Queensland and the South Seas Islands. 178 Return to an Order relative to customs duties and expenses of the Customs Department at various ports of the Colony. 248 Report of the Standing Orders Committee. 16 October 1867 179 Document referring to the Security of Trust Funds by Deposit of Debentures. 180 Petition from Mr A Fitzgibbon, the former Engineer-in Chief of the Southern and Western Railway, referring to matters associated with a Select Committee being appointed to inquire into railway matters. 181 Honourable Louis Hope Grant Bill 1867. 182 Brisbane and Ipswich Railway Bill 1867. 17 October 1867 183 Report, Minutes of Proceedings and Appendices from the Committee of Elections and Qualifications declaring that the Elections and return of the Sitting Members for West Moreton is not void. 184 Second Report of the Printing Committee 185 Return to an Order relating to premiums paid upon the growth and export of cotton to 30 September 1867. 186 Return to an Address relative to the lunatic asylum at Woogaroo. 18 October 1867 187 Petition from Francis R Davis for the representatives of the late M Boulton Davis, Town Marie, Ipswich, praying for the remission of the duty on salt used in their process of curing meat by infiltration.

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22 October 1867 188 Petition from certain members of the Civil Service of Queensland praying that this Bill may not be allowed to pass into law, or that in any amendment of the Acts regulating the service, certain rights and advantages which they allege now by law attach to them may be preserved to them intact. 189 Correspondence from George J Carey, Brigadier General, Commander, Australian Colonies Troops, referring to the Contagious Diseases Prevention Act. 23 October 1867 190 Correspondence referring to the Lunatic Asylum Inquiry. 191 Petition from certain squatters in the Kennedy, Cook and Bourke districts praying that no increase in rent may take place until the termination of the second period of their leases. 192 Return referring to the exploration of the Mitchell District. 193 Return of Contingencies in detail, from 1st January to 19th October, 1867, of the Colonial Secretary’s Department. 194 Document referring to the Minutes of Proceedings of the Executive Council on 15th August,1867, re Lapsed Votes of the Roads Department. 24 October 1867 195 Petition from certain merchants, storekeepers and other inhabitants of Toowoomba praying that the Office of Letter Carrier at that place may not be dispensed with. 196 Third Report of the Printing Committee. 25 October 1867 203 Brisbane Bridge Amendment Bill 1867. 29 October 1867 197 Return to an Order relative to gradients and curves on the Southern, Western and Great Northern Railways of Queensland. 198 Report upon the buckling of iron bridge, No. 49A, Southern and Western Railway. 199 Part Return to an Order relative to the appointment of Mr Joseph Brady to Superintend the completion of the railway from Toowoomba to Dalby. 200 Provincial Councils Bill 1867. 201 Petition from the Municipal Council of the City of Brisbane praying that, for various reasons set forth in the petition, that the Brisbane Bridge Act of 1861 Amendment Bill may be allowed to pass into law. 202 Return to an Order relative to the classification of land on runs. 31 October 1867 204 Petition from certain inhabitants of the town of Dalby praying that the offices of Police Magistrate and Clerk of Petty Sessions not be abolished. 205 Insolvency Bill 1867. Undated 206 Reports of the Standing Orders Committee on 31/10/1867 and 6/11/1867. 1 November 1867 207 Return of moneys paid to Members of Parliament out of Pubic Revenue.

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6 November 1867 208 Contingencies of the Colonial Secretary’s Office, in detail, for the years 1865 and 1866. 209 Papers in connection with Mr J C White’s removal from the Office of Police Magistrate at Toowoomba. 210 Claims against Government Amendment Bill 1867. 7 November 1867 211 Report from the Select Committee on the Crown Lands Alienation Bill with Minutes of the Proceedings of the Committee. 212 Minutes of the Executive Council referring to the appointment of R G W Herbert, Esquire, as Financial Agent of Queensland in England. 213 Copy of correspondence between Mr Charles Cowper and the Commissioner of Police, or the Government, referring to certain charges against Native Police under the command of Mr Sub-Lieutenant Hill or any other officer. 214 Report on the Roads and Works in the Northern Division for the Quarter ending 30th June, 1867. 12 November 1867 215 Letter from Messrs. O’Reilly and Pritchard referring to South Sea Islanders employed by Captain Towns on his Estates. 216 Census Bill 1867. 217 Petition from certain residents of Allora and suburbs praying the House to adopt measures tending to secure grants for public commonages to farming populations. 218 Petition from certain residents of the District of Darling Downs referring to the Crown Lands Sale Bill, and setting forth certain opinions upon the provisions of this Bill, and praying that due regard may be had to the local requirements of the district in which the petitioners reside. 219 Return to an Address relative to the Brisbane Water Works. 13 November 1867 220 Petition from certain merchants, bankers and others referring to the Insolvency Bill and praying that the House will pass this Bill. Undated 221 Summons from Select Committee. 14 November 1867 222 Petition from certain farmers, graziers, storekeepers and other, inhabitants of the Districts of Drayton and Toowoomba, setting forth certain opinions upon the provisions of the Crown Lands Sale Bill and praying that due regard may be had to the local requirements of the district in which the petitioners reside. 19 November 1867 223 Return to an Address relative to a lease to the Brisbane Gas Company. 224 Report upon muster and inspection of South Sea Islanders per “King Oscar”. 225 Petition from certain pastoral tenants of the Crown in the northern part of the Colony of Queensland, praying that the occupation of their respective runs may be increased by the first term thereof, and that, until the last five years of the whole term, including such increase, the petitioners may not be subjected to an increased rental.

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226 Return to an Order relative to expenditure on roads and bridges within the Province of Clermont. 227 Return to an Order relative to estimates for roads and bridges. 20 November 1867 228 Schedule of tenders for supplies for the Colonial Service, in the Police District of Brisbane, from 1st January,1868 to 31st December,1868. 229 Return to an Order relative to the Board of Water Works. 230 Immigration Act Amendment Bill 1867. 231 Water Works Amendment Bill 1867. 232 Petition from certain ratepayers of the City of Brisbane contributing to the Street Watering Rate, praying that a provision may be introduced into this Bill empowering the Board of Water Works, under certain conditions in the petition set forth, to levy the Street Watering Rate at present levied by the Municipal Council. 233 Immigration Bill 1867. 21 November 1867 234 Correspondence in relation to the Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School. 235 Return to an Order relative to the Parliamentary Buildings Act. 236 Fourth Report of the Printing Committee. 22 November 1867 237 Distillation of Colonial Brandy for Fortifying Wine Amendment Act 1867. 26 November 1867 238 Reports of the Engineer and Shipwright Surveyor upon the condition of the Dredging Plant. 239 Report of the Engineer of Roads, Northern Division, on works for the quarter ended September 30. 240 Return to an Order relative to pre-emptive rights on the Darling Downs. 241 Return to an Order relative to survey of lands in agricultural reserves, and under the Sugar and Coffee Regulations. 242 Return to an Order relative to Public Officers holding more than one office. 27 November 1867 243 Report of the Police Magistrate, Maryborough, upon Inspection of South Sea Islanders, per the Schooner, “Mary”. Undated 244 Summons to appear before a Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly. 28 November 1867 245 Correspondence referring to the enquiry into charges against Acting Sub- Inspector Hill. 246 Return to an Order relating to return of fines collected at police offices at Drayton and Toowoomba from 1st January 1865 to 30 August 1867. 29 November 1867 247 Documents in connection with unsatisfied claims against the Government by Members of Parliament.

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4 December 1867 249(a) Return to an Address relative to insolvency returns. 5 December 1867 249(b) Minute of the Executive Council referring to compensation granted to Mr Manning for loss of office as Clerk of the Executive Council. 11 December 1867 250 Petition from certain merchants, bankers and others, interested in the trade and credit of the colony, setting forth their views upon the provisions of the Insolvency Bill. 251 Petition from certain station holders and inhabitants on the Burnett River referring to the condition of the road between Yenda Station and the head of the Burnett River. 252 Registrar-General’s half-yearly return of the vital statistics and the estimated population of Queensland on the 30 June, 1867. 13 December 1867 253 Report of the Select Committee on the issue of Treasury Notes, together with proceedings of the Committee and Minute of Evidence. 17 December 1867 254 Petition from certain inhabitants of Brisbane referring to the Facilitation of Sale of Liquors Bill. 255 Petition from certain hotel-keepers and licensed victuallers in the town and parish of Ipswich referring to the Facilitation of Sale of Liquors Bill. 256 Petition from certain licensed victuallers in the city of Brisbane referring to the Facilitation of Sale of Liquors Bill. 257 Petition from certain wholesale wine and spirit merchants of Brisbane referring to the Facilitation of Sale of Liquor Bill. 18 December 1867 258 Copy of Minutes of Proceedings of the Executive Council, on 3rd December, 1867 Re: Trust Fund Accounts. 259 Proclamation relative to the importation of cattle and sheep. 19 December 1867 260 Return to an Order relative to land sold in the township of Roma. 261 Report from the Select Committee on the Applications for Selections in Agricultural Reserves, together with Minutes of Evidence and the Proceedings of the Committee. 262 Fifth Report of the Printing Committee. 1 January 1868 263 Petition from Claudius Buchanan Whish alleging that he has been mainly instrumental in the establishment of the growth of sugar and manufacture of rum and, praying substantial recognition of his services. 14 January 1868 264 Report of the Postmaster upon the Ports and Harbours of the Colony.

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265 Return to an Order relative to loans sanctioned from 1st January, 1860, to 27th August, 1867. 266 Further correspondence on defective railway material. 267 Copy of the Minute of Proceedings of the Executive Council, 10th January, 1868, Re: payment for the Dalby Extension Railway. 268 Petition from certain residents of the City of Brisbane referring to the Facilitation of Sale of Liquor Bill. 269 Petition from certain inhabitants of Laidley, adverting to an alleged intention on the part of Government to remove the constable in charge of the Laidley sub- district and, praying the House to adopt such measures as will ensure police protection to the petitioners. 270 Petition from Lachlan McLauchlan alleging that he was the author of a financial scheme of which the Treasury Notes Act was intended to be only a feature and, praying the House to adopt his proposal in its entirety or some similar financial principle. 15 January 1868 271 Return to an Order relative to payments by Members of Parliament on account of occupation of Crown Lands. 16 January 1868 272 Despatches referring to the Postal Conference held at Melbourne in March 1867. 273 Despatch referring to sums chargeable to the Australian Colonies on account of the Mail Packet Service for the years 1866-67. 274 Further correspondence on defective railway material. 275 A Return relative to Queensland Government Life Insurance and Annuities. 276 Copy of the correspondence between the Government and the Goondiwindi Magistrates on the subject which has led to the suspension of al magisterial business. 22 January 1868 277 Petition form certain selectors under the Leasing Act of 1866, setting forth reasons why, in their opinion, the second year’s rent under the Act should be payable in Land Orders and, praying relief in the premise. 23 January 1868 278 Return to an Order relative to the Superintendent of Electric Telegraphs. 279 Despatch referring to the employment of South Sea Islanders in Queensland. 280 Sixth Report of the Printing Committee. 24 January 1868 281 Despatches respecting the Dissolution of the Second Parliament of Queensland and, transmitting certain documents connected therewith. 27 January 1868 284 Address to His Royal Highness Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Garter, & c. & c., prepared by the Select Committee appointed for that purpose on the 11th December, 1867. 28 January 1868 282 Report from the Commissioner for Railways on the General duties of his department to 31st December, 1867.

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283 Supplementary Estimates - 1867, No. 3. 29 January 1868 285 Jury Act of 1867 Amendment Bill 1868. 286 Prevention of Diseases in Sheep Act of 1867 Amendment Bill 1868. 30 January 1868 287 Annual Report on the Roads and Works in the Northern Division for the year ended December 31, 1867. 288 Petition from the residents and inhabitants of the City of Brisbane alleging against the Municipal Council of Brisbane, acts of mismanagement and an inextricable condition of debt, and praying enquiry. 4 February 1868 289 Report of the Select Committee on the issue of Treasury Notes, together with the Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 290 Report of the Select Committee on Prison Discipline, together with the Proceeding of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 291 Auditor-General’s Statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Consolidated Revenue and, the Trust and Loan Funds for the year ending December 31, 1867 292 Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Colony of Queensland for the year 1867. 293 Petition from certain merchants, licensed victuallers, traders and others of the town of Rockhampton, praying that that the Facilitation of Sale of Liquors Bill, for reasons stated, not be passed. 5 February 1868 294 Return to an Address relative to the Mission to the Aborigines at Somerset. 295 Reports from the Engineer-in-Chief, Locomotive Superintendent, and Sir C Fox and Son, relating to Main Range Engines, &c. 6 February 1868 296 Report from the Select Committee on the management of the Auditor-General’s Department, together with Minutes of Evidence and the Proceedings of the Committee. 297 Goldfields Bill 1868. 298 Seventh Report of the Printing Committee. 299 Pastoral Tenancy Bill 1868. 301 Correspondence referring to the Examination of Electoral Rolls of East and West Moreton by the Goodna Bench. 7 February 1868 300 Railway Refreshments Rooms Bill 1868. 302 Supplementary Estimates for 1868. 303 Copy of the Government Gazette, dated December, 1865, referring to Runs under the Pastoral Leases Act of 1863. 11 February 1868 304 Annual Report of the Commissioner of Police for 1867.

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13 February 1868 305 Copies of all reports furnished to the Postmaster-General by the late Postal Inspector. 18 February 1868 306 Report of the Select Committee on the Queensland Emigration Department in Great Britain together with the Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 307 Report of the Locomotive Superintendent, Southern and Western Railways, reporting on repairs, etc., required to be made to Railway Plant. 19 February 1868 308 Return to an Order relative to Defaulters and Public Accountants under the Audit Act. 309 Progress Report from the Select Committee on the Southern and Western Railway, together with the Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 21 February 1868 310 Report from the Select Committee on the Proposed Bill to Amend the Laws relating to insolvency, together with the Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 311 Report of the Select Committee on the Departments of the Engineer of Roads and Colonial Architect, together with the Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of Evidence. 312 Refer to tabled document 67/315 - same Document. 313 Report of the Board of Water Works, Brisbane for the period to December 31,1867. 314 Report upon the Accounts of the Queensland Government Savings Bank for the year 1867. 315 Report on the working of the Government Life Insurance and Annuity Office. 316 Return to an Address relative to appointments under the Crown held by Dr Challinor.

Paper tabled in the recess prior to the commencement of the Second Session 4 March 1868 316(a) Government Gazette Extraordinary relating to His Excellency the Acting Governor’s Speech for the Prorogation of Parliament.

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SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRD PARLIAMENT 4 August 1868 1 Copy of the Government Opening Speech. 2 Regulations under the Crown Lands Alienation Act of 1868. 3 Report from the Superintendent of Electric Telegraphs on the Condition of his Department. 4 Fifth Report on the Postal Service in Queensland. 5 Memorandum of Agreement between the Colonial Treasurer and the Inspector of the Union Bank of Australia, relative to the Conduct of the Government Banking Business. 6 Final correspondence of the Financial Agency of the Colony of Queensland. 7 Return showing the districts from which the consolidated revenue of Queensland for the year 1867 was received. 8(a) Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 12 March, 1868, relative to Acts passed in the First Session of the Third Parliament. 8(b) Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 10 May, 1868, relative to Acts passed in the First Session of the Third Parliament. 9 Regulations under the Diseases in Sheep Act of 1867. 10 Statistical Register of Queensland for the year 1867. 11 Abstracts of Certain Principal Results of a Census of Queensland taken on the 2nd March, 1868. 12 Eighth Report on the Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths. 13 Sewerage Commissioners Bill 1868. 14 Return of Writ and Oath for John Scott as the Member for the Electoral District of Clermont. 15 Return of Writ and Oath for Charles Royds as the Member for the Electoral District of Leichhardt. 5 August 1868 16 Reports on the Calliope and Boyne River, Peak Downs, Rockhampton, Talgai, Canal Creek, Cape River and Mary River Gold Fields. 17 Report on the Brisbane Botanic Gardens for 1867. 18 Report from the Government Geologist, South Queensland, on the Geological and Mining Features of the Gympie Gold Field 19 Immigration Agent’s Return on Polynesian labourers. 20 Despatch referring to the appointment of an Aide-de-Camp to Colonel Blackall. 21 Despatch referring to the Administration of the Government of Queensland in case of the death or absence of the Governor. 22 Correspondence referring to the resumption of immigration. 23 Report of the Commissioner of Police upon a tour of inspection. 24 Report of the Commissioner of Police on a proposed increase of pay to the Police Force. 25 Report from the Engineer of Roads, Northern District. 26 Minute of Executive Council respecting Ocean Mail Services. 27 Correspondence with Sir Charles Fox and Sons with respect to locomotives, & c. 28 Report from Mr William Mason, C.E., on the Southern and Western Railways of Queensland. 29 Reports from the Engineer-in-Chief, and Messrs. H C Stanley and R D Stephens, resident engineers, upon Mr Mason’s Report. 30 Municipal by-laws for Ipswich, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Bowen, Townsville and Rockhampton. 31 Rules and Regulations for the Management of the Maryborough Hospital.

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6 August 1868 32 Minute of the Executive Council referring to the re-payment of salaries of public servants in outlying districts. 32(a) Warrant of the Speaker appointing Joshua Bell, William Miles, John Murphy, Robert Ramsay, James Taylor, George Thorn and William Henry Walsh as members of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications for the current Session. 33 Minutes of Executive Council dated 8 April, 1868 and 17 June, 1868, referring to the appointment of an Inspector of Public Accounts. 34 General report on the settlement at Somerset. 35 Return showing runs forfeited for non-payment of rent during the years 1866 and 1867. 11 August 1868 36 Petition from Malcolm Henry Davis of Town Marie, Ipswich, referring to the hardship of being compelled to pay duty upon salt used in the preparation of meat for export, and praying relief. 37 Copy of despatch from His Excellency the Acting Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, referring to the provision made for the Administration of the Government of Queensland in case of the death or absence of the Governor. 38 Further correspondence from Captain Simpson in respect of the report on the settlement of Somerset. 39 Report from the Colonial Architect on the operations of his department for the year 1868. 19 August 1868 40 Minute of Proceedings of the Executive Council relative to Unforeseen Expenditure. 41 Amended Savings Bank Regulation in relation to Clause 10, 28 Victoria, No. 2.

Papers tabled in the recess prior to the commencement of the Fourth Parliament Undated

42 Reply from HRH. Prince Alfred to an Address of the Members of the Legislative Assembly. 43 Reply from His Excellency Colonel Blackall to an Address of the Members of the Legislative Assembly.

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