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1937-38-39-40.

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MEMBERS

OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTEENTH PARLIAMENT.

(Sittings-From30th November, 1937, to 8th December, 1939.) (Parliamentprorogued 14th March, 1940.)

[NOTE-For return of Voting at General Election, see Parliamentary Paper No. 60 of Session 1937-38-39-40, Vol. II., p. 155.]

Name. Division. State.

Anthony, Hubert Lawrence, Esquire.. Richmond.. New South Wales Badman, Albert Oliver, Esquire Grey South Australia Baker, Francis Matthew John, Esquire (a) Griffith Queensland Barnard, Herbert Claude, Esquire Bass Tasmania Beasley, Hon. John Albert West Sydney New South Wales Bell, Hon. George John, C.M.G., D.S.O., Darwin Tasmania V.D., Speaker Blackburn, Maurice McCrae, Esquire Bourke Victoria Blain, Adair Macalister, Esquire Northern Territory.. Brennan, Hon. Frank.. Batman .. Victoria Cameron, Hon. Archie Galbraith Barker South Australia Casey, Rt. Hon. Richard Gardiner, D.S.O., Corio Victoria M.C. (b) Clark, Joseph James, Esquire .. Darling New South Wales Collins, Thomas Joseph, Esquire Hume New South Wales Conelan, William Patrick, Esquire (c) Griffith . Queensland Corser, Bernard Henry, Esquire Wide Bay.. Queensland Curtin, John, Esquire.. Fremantle.. Western Australia Dedman, John Johnstone, Esquire (d) Corio Victoria Drakeford, Arthur Samuel, Esquire Maribyrnong Victoria Fadden, Arthur William, Esquire Darling Downs Queensland Fairbairn, Hon. James Valentine Flinders Victoria Forde, Hon. Francis Michael Capricornia Queensland Francis, Hon. Josiah .. Moreton Queensland Frost, Charles William, Esquire Franklin Tasmania Gander, Joseph Herbert, Esquire Reid New South Wales Gardner, Sydney Lane, Esquire Robertson. . New South Wales Green, Hon. Albert Ernest Kalgoorlie.. Western Australia Gregory, Hon. Henry Swan Western Australia Gullett, Hon. Sir Henry Somer, K.C.M.G. Henty . Victoria Harrison, Hon. Eric John Wentworth New South Wales Hawker, Hon. Charles Allan Seymour (e) Wakefield.. South Australia Holloway, Hon. Edward James Melbourne Ports Victoria Holt, Hon. Harold Edward Fawkner Victoria Hughes, Rt. Hon. William Morris, K.C. North Sydney New South Wales Hunter, Hon. James Aitchison Johnston Maranoa . Queensland Hutchinson, William Joseph, Esquire Deakin Victoria James, Rowland, Esquire Hunter New South Wales

2nd 28th March, 1939. (b) flesigned 30th January, 1940. (c) Elected 20th May, 1939. (d) Elected (a) Deceased 28th March, 1939. (b) Resigned 30th January, 1940. (c) Elected 20th May, 1939. (d) Elected 2nd March, 1940. (c) Deceased 25th October, 1938. Name. Division. State.

Jennings, John Thomas, Esquire Watson New South Wales Jolly, William Alfred, Esquire, C.M.G. . Lilley Queensland Lane, Albert, Esquire.. Barton New South Wales Lawson, George, Esquire Brisbane Queensland Lawson, Hon. John Norman Macquarie.. New South Wales Lazzarini, Hubert Peter, Esquire Werriwa New South Wales Lyons, Rt. Hon. Joseph Aloysius, C.H. (f) Wilmot Tasmania Mahoney, Gerald William, Esquire Denison Tasmania Makin, Norman John Oswald, Esquire .. Hindmarsh South Australia Maloney, William, Esquire Melbourne Victoria Marr, Hon. Sir Charles William Clanan, Parkes New South Wales K.C.V.O., D.S.O., M.C., V.D. Martens, George William, Esquire Herbert Queensland McCall, William Victor, Esquire Martin New South Wales McEwen, Hon. John .. Indi Victoria McHugh, Sydney, Esquire (g) .. Wakefield.. South Australia Menzies, Rt. Hon. Robert Gordon, K.C. Kooyong Victoria Mulcahy, Daniel, Esquire Lang New South Wales Nairn, Walter Maxwell, Esquire Perth Western Australia Nock, Horace Keyworth, Esquire Riverina New South Wales Page, Rt. Hon. Sir Earle Christmas Cowper New South Wales Grafton, G.C.M.G. Paterson, Hon. Thomas Gippsland Victoria Perkins, Hon. John Arthur Eden-Monaro New South Wales Pollard, Hon. Reginald Thomas Ballaarat .. Victoria Price, John Lloyd, Esquire Boothby .. South Australia Prowse, John Henry, Esquire, Chairman Forrest Western Australia of Committees Rankin, George James, Esquire, D.S.O., Bendigo Victoria V.D. Riordan, William James Frederick, Esquire Kennedy .. Queensland Rosevear, John Solomon, Esquire Dalley New South Wales Scholfield, Thomas Hallett, Esquire, M.C., Wannon Victoria M.M. Scullin, Rt. Hon. James Henry Yarra Victoria Scully, William James, Esquire Gwydir New South Wales Sheehan, Thomas, Esquire Cook New South Wales Spender, Hon. Percy Claude, K.C. Warringah New South Wales Spurr, Lancelot Thomas, Esquire (h) Wilmot Tasmania Stacey, Fred Hurtle, Esquire Adelaide South Australia Stewart, Hon. Sir Frederick Harold Parramatta New South Wales Street, Hon. Geoffrey Austin, M.C. Corangamite Victoria Thompson, Hon. Victor Charles New England New South Wales Thorby, Hon. Harold Victor Campbell Calare New South Wales Ward, Edward John, Esquire .. East Sydney New South Wales Watkins, David Oliver, Esquire Newcastle New South Wales White, Hon. Thomas Walter, D.F.C., V.D. Balaclava Victoria Wilson, Alex, Esquire Wimmera Victoria

27th May, 1939. Elected 10th December, 1935. (h) Elected (f)(I) DeceasedDeceaaed 7th April,Apr11, 1939. (g)(g) Elected 10th December, 1938. (h) Elected 27th May, 1939. 1937-38-39-40.

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTEENTH PARLIAMENT.

OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The Speaker ...... HoN. GEORGE JOHN BELL, C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D.

The Chairman of Committees .. .. JOHN HENRY PROWSE, ESQUIRE.

The Clerk of the House of Representatives .. FRANK CLIFTON GREEN, M.C.

The Clerk-Assistant ...... ALBERT ALLAN TREGEAR.

The Second Clerk-Assistant .. .. SYDNEY FRIEDRICH CHUBB.

The Serjeant-at-Arms and Clerk of Committees.. HENRY ALBERT DODD. 1937-38-39-40.

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTEENTH PARLIAMENT.

INDEX

TO THE VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. NOTE.-For Proceedings on Bills, see under "Bills." For Papers laid upon Table, see "Index to Papers presented to Parliament" (p. li). For Petitions presented, see under "Petitions." For Messages from Governor-General and from Senate, see under "Messages."

A. Absence. See " Members-Leave of Absence." Absolute majority- Standing Orders suspended by, 74. Time for debate (" Urgency ") extended by, 255. ADDRESS- To His Excellency the Governor-General- In Reply to Opening Speech- Committee appointed to prepare Address, 7. Address brought up : Motion-That Address he agreed to-debated and agreed to, 9. Time for Presentation of-Announcement as to, 17. Presentation of, and Reply to-Announced, 22. Forwarded to His Majesty the King, and Reply to-Announced, 61. Adjournment of debate. See " Debate." ADJOURNMENT OF HOUSE- Motions for- Time fixed for next meeting, 8, 9. To date to be fixed by Mr. Speaker, 60, 185, 342, 439, 523, 595. House meets in accordance with resolution, 61, 187, 344, 441, 525. To set date, with proviso that Mr. Speaker may call House earlier, 210, 348. To day or hour other than that fixed by Sessional Order. See " Business." To debate matter of Urgency. See " Urgency." Owing to want of quorum, 186. As mark of respect, 231, 344. Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth (Lord Huntingfield). See "Messages" and " Ministerial Statements." Affirmation made by Member, 4. Air Expeditionary Force. See " Ministerial Statements." Air Force Accidents. See " Ministerial Statements" and " Urgency." Air Force Bill. See " Bills." Air Liner Kyeema Disaster-Vote of Condolence, 231. And see " Ministerial Statements." Air-mail Services-Empire. See " Bills " and " Urgency." Air Reserve (Civil). See " Ministerial Statements." Air Service (England to Australia). See " Bills-' Empire. ' " Aliens Registration Bill. See "Bills." AMENDMENTS- Bills. See " Bills." Motions. See " Motions." Anglo-Italian Agreement. See " Ministerial Statements." Apple and Pear Bills. See " Bills." Appropriation Bills. See " Bills-' Appropriation,' 'Invalid,' ' Science,' 'Supplementary,' ' War ' and ' War Pensions.' " Asbestos Industry, Western Australia. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements." Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Bill. See " Bills." Assisted Migration. See "Ministerial Statements." Australasian Performing Right Association. See " Urgency." Australian Broadcasting Commission- Fifth Annual Report-Motion for printing Paper, 73. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Publication of journal. See " Ministerial Statements." Australian Broadcasting Commission Bill. See " Bills." Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Bills. See " Bills." Australia's Trade Relations and Revision of Ottawa Agreement-Ministerial Statement-Motion for printing Paper-Debated and agreed to, 18-19. (Printed Paper No. 3.) B. Badman, Mr.-Leave of absence, 207. Baker, Mr. F. M. J.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 343. Acknowledgment, 403. Barnes, Hon. J.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 61. Acknowledgment, 188. Bell, Mr. See " Speaker, Mr." BILLS- Discharged, 202 (3), 530, 578. Instructions to Committee moved, 408. Leave to bring in Bill-Amendment moved, 73, 410. Leave to move second reading not granted, 74, 275. Leave to move adoption of Report not granted, 448. Leave to move third reading not granted, 173. Message recommending Appropriation- Amendment to motion to refer Message to Committee of Whole, 117, 270. Amendment to Treasurer's motion of appropriation (in Committee), 122. Private Bills- Defence Bill (No. 2) 1939, 461. Regulations Bill 1939, 461. Supply and Development Bill (No. 2) 1939, 462. Recommitted, 261. Reserved for His Majesty's pleasure, 462. Royal Assent notified, 539. Second reading- Amendment moved, 105, 285, 290, 311, 365 (withdrawn, by leave, 369), 574, 588. Leave to move not granted, 74, 275. Negatived, 496. Standing Orders suspended to enable second reading to be moved, 74. Select Committee-Motion to refer Bill to, 84. Standing Orders suspended- To enable second reading of Bill to be made next Order of Day, in lieu of next sitting, 589. To enable Bill to be passed through all stages without delay. See " Standing Orders-Suspension of." To enable Sales Tax Bills to be considered together, 200, 460. To enable Flour Tax and Wheat Tax Bills to be considered together, 271. Third reading- Leave to move not granted, 173. Urgent Bills- Appropriation 1938-39, 275. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1938, 134. Amendment to motion for allotment of time, 135. National Registration 1939, 418. Supply and Development 1939, 391. Amendment to motion for allotment of time, 391-2. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40, 428. Summary of Proceedings- Bills initiated during the Session ...... 193* Leave given but Bill not brought in ...... 4 Passed and assented to ...... 171 Negatived ...... 1 Not returned from Senate ...... 2 Withdrawn ...... 5 Lapsed at Prorogation ...... 10 * Including 20 brought from the Senate (of which 15 passed and 6 lapsed at Prorogation). xiii

BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-only the more important of the cross references to titles are included under this heading-for others, see main Index]. AIR FORCE 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading, 581. Second reading moved and debated, 587. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 589. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 595. Assent, 597. Act No. 74 of 1939. ALIENS REGISTRATION 1938.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 310. Second reading moved, 355. Second reading debated, 361, 368, 431. Second reading; Committee, 431-2. Committee continued; reported with amendments ; report, by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 435-6. Senate agrees to amendments made by House, 439. Assent, 442. Act No. 12 of 1939. APPLE AND PEAR EXPORT CHARGES 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 303. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 311. Assent, 345. Act No. 59 of 1938. APPLE AND PEAR ORGANIZATION 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill, 219. Brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 222. Second reading; Committee, 227. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 237. Committee continued, 237, 239-40, 242-3, 249, 259-61. Reported with amendments; recommitted; repoited with further amendments; reports, by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 261. Agreed to by Senate with amendments, 266. Senate's amendments agreed to, 301. Assent, 345. Act No. 58 of 1938. APPLE AND PEAR PUBLICITY AND RESEARCH 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 304-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 311. Assent, 345. Act No. 61 of 1938. APPLE AND PEAR TAX 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 306. Returned by Senate with request for an amendment; Senate's requested amendment made, 333. Agreed to by Senate as amended by House at Senate's request, 339. Assent, 345. Act No. 63 of 1938. APPLE AND PEAR TAX ASSESSMENT 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill, 290. Brought in ; first reading, 292. Second reading ; Committee ; reported with amendments ; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 305-6. Agreed to by Senate with amendments ; Senate's amendments agreed to, 332-3. Assent, 345. Act No. 62 of 1938. APPROPRIATION 1937-38.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 15. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 19. Assent, 62. Act No. 47 of 1937. APPROPRIATION 1938-39.-Declared urgent (on division), 275. Time allotted, 276. Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and passed through all stages, 279. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 289. Assent, 296. Act No. 47 of 1938. APPROPRIATION (No. 2) 1938-39.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 334. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 341. Assent, 346. Act No. 72 of 1938. APPROPRIATION 1939-40.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 584. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 87 of 1939. APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS) 1938-39.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 218. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 225. Assent, 242. Act No. 40 of 1938. APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS) 1939-40.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 582. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 593. Assent, 597. Act No. 67 of 1939. APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND SERVICES) 1937.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 58-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 60. Assent, 62. Act No. 46 of 1937. ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDS ACCEPTANCE 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 67. Second reading ; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 154. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 173. Assent, 187. Act No. 11 of 1938. AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COIMMISSION 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 495. Second reading moved, 504. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' REPATRIATION (No. 3) 1937.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 13-14. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 22. Assent, 61. Act No. 42 of 1937. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' REPATRIATION 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 295. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 301. Assent, 345. Act No. 55 of 1938. BOUNTY. See " Canvas and Duck," " Citrus Fruits," " Motor Industry," " Motor Vehicles," " Newsprinting Paper," " Raw Cotton," " Ship," " Sulphur," " Tractor," " Tyre Cord," " Wine Export " and " Wire Netting," under this heading. CANNED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 158. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 181. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 187. Act No. 20 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-continued. CANNED FRUITS EXPORT CONTROL 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 158. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 181. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 188. Act No. 28 of 1938. CANVAS AND DUCK BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 590-1. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 73 of 1939. CENSUS AND STATISTICS 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; and, by leave, passed through all stages, 172. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 187. Act No. 17 of 1938. CITRUS FRUITS BOUNTY 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 181-2. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 185. Assent, 187. Act No. 22 of 1938. COMMONWEALTH BANK 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 273. Second reading moved, 298. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) COMMONWEALTH CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill, 405. COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 555. Second reading moved, 593. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 514. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE 1939 [No. 2].-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 581. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 590. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 72 of 1939. CRIMES 1938.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 117. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) CUSTOMS TARIFF 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 100. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 118. Assent, 121. Act No. 3 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 2) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 299. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 333. Assent, 345. Act No. 67 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 3) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 300. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 333. Assent, 345. Act No. 68 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 4) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 302. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 333. Assent, 345. Act No. 69 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 367. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 371. Assent, 379. Act No. 2 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 2) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 498. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 520. Assent, 526. Act No. 28 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 3) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 554. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 579. Assent, 597. Act No. 53 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 4) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 564-5. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 584. Assent, 597. Act No. 56 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 5) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 567. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 59 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 6) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 569. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 62 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 7) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 570. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 64 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (CANADIAN PREFERENCE) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 101. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 118. Assent, 121. Act No. 5 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF (CANADIAN PREFERENCE) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 566-7. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 58 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (CANADIAN PREFERENCE) (NO. 2) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 568. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 61 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 101. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 118. Assent, 121. Act No. 4 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS oN-continued. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) 1939.--Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 367. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 371. Assent, 379. Act No. 3 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) (No. 2) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading ; Committee ; reported with amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, 566. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 584. Assent, 597. Act No. 57 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) (No. 3)]1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 567-8. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 60 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) (No. 4) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 569. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 63 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (NEWFOUNDLAND PREFERENCE) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 578. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 586. Assent, 597. Act No. 50 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF VALIDATION 1938.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in ; and, by leave, passed through all stages, 236. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 242. Assent, 242. Act No. 42 of 1938. CUSTOMS TARIFF VALIDATION 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading ; second reading, by leave ; Committee ; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 592. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 595. Assent, 597. Act No. 76 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (CANADIAN PREFERENCE) VALIDATION 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second reading, by leave; Committee ; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 592. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 595. Assent, 597. Act No. 78 of 1939. CUSTOMS TARIFF (EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT) VALIDATION 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading, by leave ; Committee ; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 592. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 595. Assent, 597. Act No. 77 of 1939. DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT CONTROL 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading, by leave; Committee, 172. Committee continued ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 180. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 187. Act No. 18 of 1938. DEFENCE 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill, 403. Brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, and debated, 431. Second reading (on division); Committee; reported without amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 436-7 (on division). Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 439. Assent, 442. Act No. 13 of 1939. DEFENCE (No. 2) 1939.-Leave (to Leader of Opposition) to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 461. Second reading moved, 496. Second reading debated, 497. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments ; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 501-3. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 38 of 1939. DEFENCE (No. 3) 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 582. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 588. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 70 of 1939. DEFENCE EQUIPMENT 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading, 221. Second reading and later stages, 334-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 341. Assent, 346. Act No. 73 of 1938. DEFENCE EQUIPMENT 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 492-3. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 500. Assent, 507. Act No. 25 of 1939. DEFENCE RETIREMENT 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill, 405. DEFENCE (VISITING FORCES) 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill, 105. Brought in; first reading, 107. Second reading moved, 155. Second reading; Committee, 354-5. Committee continued; reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 356. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 376. Assent, 379. Act No. 5 of 1939. DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CONTROL 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 158. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 180. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 185. Assent, 187. Act No. 21 of 1938. EMPIRE AIR SERVICE (ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA) 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 171-2. Second reading and later stages, 177. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 187. Act No. 13 of 1938. EXCISE TARIFF 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 179-80. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 185. Assent, 187. Act No. 24 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-contsnued. EXCISE TARIFF (No. 2) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 300-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 334. Assent, 345. Act No. 70 of 1938. EXCISE TARIFF 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 498. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 520. Assent, 526. Act No. 29 of 1939. EXCISE TARIFF (No. 2) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 554. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 579. Assent, 597. Act No. 54 of 1939. EXCISE TARIFF (No. 3) 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 570. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 585. Assent, 597. Act No. 65 of 1939. EXTRADITION 1938.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 118. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) FINANCIAL RELIEF 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 304. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 311. Assent, 345. Act No. 66 of 1938. FLOUR TAX 1938.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 271. Second reading; Committee ; reported with amendment; report adopted; third reading, 287-8. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 293. Assent, 297. Act No. 49 of 1938. FLOUR TAX (IMIPORTS AND EXPORTS) 1938.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 272. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendment; report adopted; third reading, 288. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 294. Assent, 297. Act No. 51 of 1938. FLOUR TAX (STOCKS) 1938.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 271-2. Second reading; Committee ; reported with amendment; report adopted ; third reading, 288. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 294. Assent, 297. Act No. 50 of 1938. FLOUR TAX (WHEAT INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE) ASSESSMENT 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 273. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments ; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 287. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 293. Assent, 297. Act No. 48 of 1938. FLOUR TAX (WHEAT INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE) ASSESSMENT 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading ; Standing Orders suspended, by leave; second reading and later stages, 505. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 27 of 1939. GENEVA CONVENTION 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 85. Second reading ; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 180. Assent, 187. Act No. 14 of 1938. GOLD TAX 1939.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 490. (Not returnedfrom Senate.) GOLD TAX 1939 [No. 2].-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 555. Second reading and later stages, 560. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 579. Assent, 597. Act No. 52 of 1939. GOLD TAX COLLECTION 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in, and, by leave, passed through all stages, 490. (Not returned from Senate.) GOLD TAX COLLECTION 1939 [No. 2].-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 556. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 560. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 560. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 579. Assent, 597. Act No. 51 of 1939. INCOME TAX 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 203. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 39 of 1938. INCOME TAX 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 492. Second reading and later stages, 505. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 31 of 1939. INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 249. Second reading ; Committee ; reported with an amendment; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 268. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 272. Assent, 289. Act No. 46 of 1938. INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 495. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 504. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 30 of 1939. INCOME TAX COLLECTION 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading, by leave ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; leave to move third reading not granted, 172-3. Third reading, 180. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 185. Assent, 187. Act No. 23 of 1938. INTER-STATE COMMISSION 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 93. Second reading moved, 163. Second reading debated, 222, 225. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) xvii

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INVALID AND OLD-AGE PENSIONS APPROPRIATION 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator ; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 166. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 173. Assent, 182. Act No. 8 of 1938.

INVALID AND OLD-AGE PENSIONS APPROPRIATION 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor- General ; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, 389. Second reading and later stages, 398-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 430. Assent, 442. Act No. 7 of 1939. JUDICIARY 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 441. Second reading Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 446. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 459. Reserved for His Majesty's pleasure, 462. Royal Assent notified, 539. Act No. 43 of 1939. LAND TAX 1938.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading ; second reading moved, 250. Second reading and remaining stages, 265. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 272. Assent, 289. Act No. 45 of 1938. LOAN 1937.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 57-8. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 59. Assent, 62. Act No. 45 of 1937. LOAN 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, 65-6. Second reading debated, 67, 70, 71, 82, 83. Second reading (on division), 83. Motion to refer Bill to Select Conunittee negatived (on division, after closure, on division), 84. Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, 84-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 87. Assent, 88. Act No. I of 1938. LOAN (No. 2) 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 306-7. Second reading debated; Amendment (Mr. Curtin) that Bill be withdrawn and redrafted to provide for raising of amount in Australia by taxation, 311. Second reading and amendment debated, 311, 332. Amendment negatived (on division); second reading and later stages, 332. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 341. Assent, 346. Act No. 71 of 1938. LOAN 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended), Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 506. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 34 of 1939. LOAN (No. 2) 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 556. Second reading and later stages, 559-60. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 561. Assent, 593. Act No. 46 of 1939. MATERNITY ALLOWANCE 1937.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading debated, 22-3. Second reading and later stages, 56-7. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 59. Assent, 62. Act No. 44 of 1937. MEAT EXPORT CONTROL 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 158. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 181. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 184. Assent, 187. Act No. 19 of 1938. MINISTERS OF STATE 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 252-3. Second reading debated, 253, 257. Second reading (on division); Committee, 258. Committee continued; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading (on division), 259. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 270. Assent, 274. Act No. 44 of 1938. MOTOR INDUSTRY BOUNTY 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General ; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 251-2. Second reading debated; Amendment (Mr. Forde) that Bill be withdrawn and redrafted to provide for extension of bounty to motor car engines and chassis, negatived (on division) ; second reading ; Committee, 290. Appropriation for purpose of amendments recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 290-1. Committee continued ; reported with amendments; report adopted ; third reading, 291-2. Agreed to by Senate with an amendment; Senate's amendment agreed to, 307-8. Assent, 332. Act No. 54 of 1938. F.1908.-2 xviii

BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON--continued. MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 565. Second reading debated, 587, 588. Amendment (Mr. Cameron) to defer Bill and refer proposal to Tariff Board negatived (on division); second reading and later stages, 588. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 69 of 1939. NATIONAL HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE 1938.-Motion for leave to bring in Bill, 73. Amendment (Mr. Curtin), that words be omitted with a view to insertion of other words, negatived (on division, after closure, on division), 73-4. Leave to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading, 74. Leave to move second reading not granted ; Standing Orders suspended (on division) ; second reading moved, 74. Second reading debated, 105. Amendment (Mr. Curtin) that Bill, being unacceptable for a number of stated reasons, be withdrawn and redrafted, &c., moved, 105. Second reading and amendment debated, 105-6, 107-8, 109-10, 111, 113-4, 115-6. Amendment negatived (on division); second reading (on division); Committee, 116. Appropriation recommended by Administrator ; motion made to refer Message to Committee of Whole forthwith, 117. Amendment (Mr. Forde) that Message be taken into consideration on. day following adoption of Report negatived (on division), 117. Message considered in Committee of Whole, 117, 121; appropriation agreed to, 121. Appropriation recommended by Administrator for purposes of amendments to be moved by Treasurer; His Excellency's Message referred to Committee, 122. Amendment (Mr. Curtin), that Treasurer's motion of appropriation be amended to provide for amendments to Bill " by other Members " as well as Treasurer, ruled out of order; Motion to dissent from Chairman's ruling negatived (on division); appropriation agreed to, 122. Committee, 122-3, 125-6, 127-9, 131-2. Bill declared urgent (on division) ; motion for allotment of time; Amendment (Mr. Curtin) to extend time negatived (on division); time allotted (on division) ; Committee continued, 134-9, 141-2, 143-5, 147-9,151-2. Reported with amendments ; report adopted (on division); third reading (on division), 152-3. Returned from Senate with requests for amendments and with amendments, 169. Appropriation recommended by Administrator for the purposes of any amendment to be made on Request by Senate; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 174. Senate's requested amendments made, 174-5. Returned from Senate with amendments, 177. Senate's amendments agreed to, 178. Assent, 188. Act No. 25 of 1938. NATIONAL HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE (No. 2) 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, 252. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) NATIONAL HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE 1939.-Motion (Sir Frederick Stewart) for leave to bring in Bill, 410. Amendment (Mr. Curtin) to omit words and insert others to repeal existing Act, debated, 410, 424. Amendment negatived (on division); leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second reading, by leave ; Committee ; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 424. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 435. Assent, 442. Act No. 8 of 1939. NATIONAL HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE (EMPLOYEES' CONTRIBUTIONS) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 159. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 182. Assent, 188. Act No. 27 of 1938. NATIONAL HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE (EMPLOYERS' CONTRIBUTIONS) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 160. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 182. Assent, 188. Act No. 26 of 1938. NATIONAL OIL PROPRIETARY LIMITED AGREEMENT 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 538. Second reading moved, 561. Second reading debated, 571. Amendment (Mr. Beasley) that Bill be withdrawn for reconsideration of the Agreement debated and negatived (on division), 574-5. Second reading ; Committee ; reported with amendment; report, by leave, adopted : third reading, by leave, 575. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 584. Assent, 593. Act No. 47 of 1939. NATIONAL REGISTRATION 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 369. Debate adjourned, 398. Second reading debated, 401-2, 403, 406, 407. Second reading (on division), 407. Motion (Mr. Cameron) that Committee be directed by House to consider a census of military service, negatived (on division), 408. Committee, 408, 410-13, 415-8. Progress reported (on division) ; House to again resolve itself into Committee at later hour (on division), 418. Bill declared urgent (on division); time allotted (on division) after closure (on division), 418-9. Committee continued; reported with amendments (on division); report adopted and third reading (on division), 419-22. Returned from Senate with amendments, 430. Senate's amendments Nos. 1, 2, and 4-11 agreed to ; Amendment No. 3 amended, 435. Senate agrees to Amendment of House on Senate's Amendment No. 3, 439. Assent, 442. Act No. 11 of 1939. NATIONAL SECURITY 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 441. Second reading (on division) ; Committee ; reported with amendments ; leave to move adoption of report not granted; Standing Orders suspended (on division) ; report adopted; third reading (on division), 446-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 459. Assent, 459. Act No. 15 of 1939. NEW GUINEA LOAN GUARANTEE 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading, 165. Second reading and later stages, 175. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 182. Assent, 187. Act No. 16 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-continued. NEWSPRINTING PAPER BOUNTY 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 256, Second reading debated, 292, 296. Second reading; Committee, reported with amendment; report adopted ; third reading, 298-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 310. Assent, 345. Act No. 64 of 1938. NEWSPRINTING PAPER BOUNTY 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 559. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 577. Assent 597. Act No. 82 of 1939. NORTHERN TERRITORY (ADMINISTRATION) 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 295-6. Second reading moved, 356. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment: report adopted; third reading, by leave, 590. Assent, 597. Act No. 85 of 1939. PARLIAMENTARY SALARIES ADJUSTMENT 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading; Committee; reported with amendments ; report adopted ; third reading, 89-90. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 93. Assent, 93. Act No. 2 of 1938. PASSPORTS 1938.--Leave to bring in Bill, 67. Brought in ; first reading, 69. Second reading moved, 154. Second reading; Committee ; reported with amendments ; report; by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 160-1. Agreed to by Senate with amendment, 173. Senate's amendment agreed to, 180. Assent, 187. Act No. 15 of 1938. PATENTS 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill, 257. Brought in ; first reading, 263. Order of the Day for second reading discharged, 530. PATENTS 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 540. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) PATENTS, TRADE MARKS, DESIGNS AND COPYRIGHT (WAR POWERS) 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 530. Second reading; Committee ; reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 575-6. Agreed to by Senate with amendments; Senate's amendments agreed to, 587. Assent, 597. Act No. 66 of 1939. PETROLEUM OIL SEARCH 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill, 407. POSTAL RATES (DEFENCE FORCES) 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; second reading made Order of the Day for next sitting, 581. Standing Orders suspended to enable second reading to be made next Order of the Day for sitting, 589. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 589. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 48 of 1939. PRIMARY PRODUCE EXPORT CHARGES 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 289. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 303. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 311. Assent, 345. Act No. 60 of 1938. RAW COTTON BOUNTY 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 119-20. Agreed to by Senate with amendment; Senate's amendment agreed to, 165-6. Assent, 169. Act No. 6 of 1938. RAW COTTON BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 510-11. Second reading debated, 515. Order of the Day discharged, 578. RAW COTTON BOUNTY 1939 [No. 2].-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading ; second reading moved, 578-9. Second reading and later stages, 587. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 68 of 1939. REGULATIONS 1939.-Leave (to Leader of Opposition) to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 461. Second reading moved, 496. Second reading negatived (on division), 496. REPRESENTATION 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 154. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 169. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 173. Assent, 182. Act No. 9 of 1938. RULES PUBLICATION 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 530. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 576. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 584. Assent, 597. Act No. 55 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 1) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 30 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 1) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 16 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 2) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 31 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-COntinued.

SALES TAX (No. 2) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 17 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 3) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 32 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 3) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 18 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 4) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 33 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 4) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 19 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 5) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 34 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 5) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 20 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 6) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 35 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 6) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 21 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 7) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 36 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 7) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 22 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 8) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 37 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 8) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended ; first reading ; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No: 23 of 1939. SALES TAX (No. 9) 1938.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 200-1. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 208. Assent, 211. Act No. 38 of 1938. SALES TAX (No. 9) 1939.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; Standing Orders suspended; first reading; second reading moved, 460. Second reading and later stages, 463. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 484. Assent, 486. Act No. 24 of 1939. SALES TAX ASSESSMENT (No. 5) 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading, 461. Second reading moved, 486. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 493. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 500. Assent, 507. Act No. 26 of 1939. SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill ; brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, by leave, 169. Order of the Day discharged, 202. SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS 1938 [No. 2].-Leave to bring in Bill, 215. Brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, and debated, 298. Second reading continued, 340. Second reading ; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 340. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 342. Assent, 346. Act No. 78 of 1938. SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 495. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 505. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 32 of 1939. SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 1938.-Brought from Senate ; first reading, 239. Second reading ; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 356-7. Assent, 363. Act No. 1 of 1939. SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH APPROPRIATION 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 69-70. Second reading and later stages, 164. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 173. Assent, 182. Act No. 7 of 1938. SEAMEN'S COMPENSATION 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 266. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; third reading, by leave, 304. Assent, 345. Act No. 56 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-continued. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE 1937.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 5. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 154-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 173. Assent 187. Act No. 12 of 1938. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT (ADMINISTRATION) 1938.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 295. Second reading moved, 356. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 590. Assent, 597. Act No. 86 of 1939. SHIP BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 519. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendment; report adopted ; third reading, 550-1. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 560. Assent, 593. Act No. 45 of 1939. SPECIAL ANNUITIES 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 360. Second reading moved and debated, 365. Amendment (Mr. Curtin) that second reading be refused until resources of Lyons family have been reported on by a representative Committee, moved and debated, 365. Amendment withdrawn, by leave, 369. Second reading; Committee, 369. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 370. Committee continued, 370, 371-2. Reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted ; third reading, by leave, 372 (on division). Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 375. Assent, 379. Act No. 4 of 1939. STATES GRANTS 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 207-8. Second reading debated, 219. Second reading and later stages, 222. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 255. Assent, 265. Act No. 43 of 1938. STATES GRANTS 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended ; Bill brought in; first reading ; second reading moved, 486. Second reading debated, 493. Second reading and later stages, 507. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 33 of 1939. STATES GRANTS (FERTILIZER) 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 290. Second reading moved, 303. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 335. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 340. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 342. Assent, 346. Act No. 75 of 1938. STATES GRANTS (FERTILIZER) (No. 2) 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 303. Second reading debated, 307. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading (on division), 335-6. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 341. Assent, 346. Act No. 74 of 1938. STATES GRANTS (YOUTH EMPLOYMENT) 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 389-90. Second reading debated, 408. Second reading and remaining stages, 430. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 439. Assent, 442. Act No. 10 of 1939. SULPHUR BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in ; first reading; second reading moved, 509-10. Second reading and later stages, 514. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 36 of 1939. SULPHUR BOUNTY (No. 2) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 558. Second reading; Committee ; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 576. Assent, 597. Act No. 79 of 1939. SUPERANNUATION (1939).-Leave to bring in Bill, 581. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1936-37.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading ; second reading moved, 168. Second reading (on division) ; Committee ; progress reported (on division), 183-4. Order of the Day discharged, 202. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1936-37 [No. 2].-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 210. Second reading and later stages, 341. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 342. Assent, 346. Act No. 76 of 1938. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1937-38.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 508. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 521 Assent 526. Act No. 41 of 1939. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS) 1936-37. Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 168. Order of the Day discharged, 202. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS) 1936-37 [No. 2].-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 210. Second reading and later stages, 341. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 342. Assent, 346. Act No. 77 of 1938. BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-continued. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS) 1937-38.-Brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill passed through all stages, 508-9. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 521. Assent, 526. Act No. 42 of 1939. SUPPLY (No. 1) 1938-39.-Appropriation recommended by Administrator; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 153-4. Second reading debated, 169, 175. Second reading and later stages, 175-6. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 182. Assent, 187. Act No. 10 of 1938. SUPPLY (No. 2) 1938-39.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 190. Second reading debated, 195, 197. Second reading and later stages, 197. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 205. Assent, 211. Act No. 29 of 1938. SUPPLY (No. 1) 1939-40. Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; Standing Orders suspended; Supply Resolution adopted; Resolution moved in Committee of Ways and Means ; progress reported, 426. Resolution agreed to (on division) after closure (on division), 427-8. Resolution reported ; Bill declared urgent (on division) ; time allotted (on division), after closure (on division); Resolution adopted ; Bill to be prepared and brought in, and to be read first time (on division), 428-9. Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 430. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 438. Assent, 442. Act No. 9 of 1939. SUPPLY (No. 2) 1939-40.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 506. Second reading and later stages, 514. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 39 of 1939. SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading ; second reading moved, by leave, 369. Second reading debated, 372-3, 375, 376, 377, 379. Second reading; Committee, 379. Committee continued, 382, 383-4, 385, 387-8, 390. Progress reported (on division), 390-1. Declared urgent (on division); motion for allotment of time; amendment (Mr. Curtin) to extend time negatived (on division) ; time allotted, 391-2. Committee continued, 392-4, 395-7 ; reported with amendments ; report adopted, 397 ; third reading (on division), 398. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 423. Assent, 442. Act No. 6 of 1939. SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT (No. 2) 1939.-Leave (to Leader of Opposition) to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 462. Second reading; Committee; reported with an amendment; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 496. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 40 of 1939. SUPPLY AND DEVELOPMENT (No. 3) 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 581. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 590. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 594. Assent, 597. Act No. 71 of 1939. THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 67. Second reading moved, 154. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments; report, by leave, adopted; third reading, by leave, 219. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 227. Assent, 242. Act No. 41 of 1938. TRACTOR BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 509. Second reading and later stages, 514. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 35 of 1939. TRACTOR BOUNTY (No. 2) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 558. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 576. Assent, 597. Act No. 80 of 1939. TRADE AGREEMENT (BRAZIL) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 559. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 577. Assent, 597. Act No. 83 of 1939. TRADE AGREEMENT (NEWFOUNDLAND) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 559. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 577. Assent, 597. Act No. 49 of 1939. TRADE AGREEMENT (SWITZERLAND) 1938.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading; leave to move second reading not granted, 275. Second reading moved, 281. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 301. Agreed to by Senate with an amendment; Senate's amendment agreed to, 310. Assent, 345. Act No. 57 of 1938. TRADE MARKS 1939.-Leave to bring in Bill; brought in ; first reading, 559. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) TRADING WITH THE ENEMY 1939.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill; brought in; first reading, 441. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendments; report, by leave,. adopted; third reading, by leave, 445-6. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 459. Assent, 459. Act No. 14 of 1939. TRANSPORT WORKERS 1937.-By leave, leave given to bring in Bill, 22. Brought in, and, by leave, passed through all stages, 57. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 59. Assent, 62. Act No. 43 of 1937. Xxiii

BILLS-PROCEEDINGS ON-continued. TYRE CORD BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in and passed through all stages, 591. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 595. Assent, 597. Act No. 75 of 1939. WAR PENSIONS APPROPRIATION 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading, 222. Second reading and later stages, 302. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 310. Assent, 3475. Act No. 65 of 1938. WHEAT INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE 1938.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; Motion to refer His Excellency's Message to Committee forthwith; Amendment (Mr. Curtin)to refer Message at some other time negatived; Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to ; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 270. Second reading debated; Amendment (Mr. Curtin) that Bill be withdrawn and redrafted to provide grants for States to enable a home consumption price of 4s. 8d. and relief for distressed wheat-growers, out of Consolidated Revenue, debated and negatived, on division; second reading; Committee ; reported with amendments ; report adopted ; third reading, 285-7. Agreed to by Senate with an amendment, 293. Appropriation recommended by Governor- General for purposes of acceptance of amendment made by Senate; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to, 294. Senate's amendment agreed to (on division), 294-5. Assent, 297. Act No. 53 of 1938. WHEAT INDUSTRY (WAR-TIME CONTROL) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 586. Second reading ; Committee ; reported without amendment ; report adopted ; third reading, by leave, 589. Assent,.597. Act No. 84 of 1939. WHEAT TAX 1938.-Bill brought in on resolution from Committee of Ways and Means, and (Standing Orders having been suspended) first reading; second reading moved, 272. Second reading; Committee; reported with amendment; report adopted; third reading, 288. Agreed to by Senate without requests, 294. Assent, 297. Act No. 52 of 1938. WINE EXPORT BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading, 535-6. Second reading moved, 541. Second reading ; Committee ; reported with amendments ; report adopted ; third reading, 550. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 555. Assent, 565. Act No. 44 of 1939. WIRE NETTING BOUNTY 1939.-Appropriation recommended by Governor-General; His Excellency's Message considered in Committee and appropriation agreed to; and (Standing Orders having been suspended) Bill brought in; first reading; second reading moved, 510. Second reading and later stages, 514-5. Agreed to by Senate without amendment, 522. Assent, 526. Act No. 37 of 1939. WIRE NETTING BOUNTY (No. 2) 1939.-Brought from Senate; first reading, 559. Second reading; Committee; reported without amendment; report adopted; third reading, by leave, 576. Assent, 597. Act No. 81 of 1939. Blain, Mr. A. M.-Sworn, 71. Bonython, Hon. Sir John L.-Death of-Vote of condolence, 525. Acknowledgment, 540. Bounty on Motor Car Engines. See " Urgency." Brazil. See " Bills-Trade Agreement." Broadcasting. See "Ministerial Statements (2)." Budget debate. See " Supply Committee." Budget Papers- 1938-39 (Printed Paper No. 65), 190. 1939-40 (Printed Paper No. 176), 452. 1939-40 (Revision) (Printed Paper No. 245), 589. BUSINESS- Called on, 255. Days and Hours of Meeting- Alteration of hour, 82, 89, 139, 155, 158, 176, 193, 203, 205, 225, 234, 248, 273, 288, 293, 344, 365, 403, 405, 423, 449, 535, 563. Alteration of day, 83, 91, 103, 149, 164, 210, 215, 221, 227, 231, 249, 348 (with provision for earlier calling), 369, 401, 415, 537. Sessional Order, 10. Time of next meeting, 8, 9. Notice of Motion- Amended, by leave, 311. Lapsed, 213 (2). Postponed- To next sitting, 71. To future day, 213, 360 (2). Withdrawn, 213. Order of, 10. Orders of the Day- Called on, under Standing Order 119, 97, 359, 410. Discharged, 202 (3), 364 (2), 530, 578. xxiv

BUSINESS-continued. Orders of the Day-Postponed, 23, 74, 153, 154 (2), 155, 158 (2), 163, 164, 167, 169, 172, 175, 178, 180 (2), 202, 249, 265, 301, 304, 307, 312, 341, 355, 356, 360, 364, 365, 381, 383 (on division), 398, 427, 438, 460, 461, 463 (2), 496, 505, 530, 533,. 538, 541, 547, 550 (2), 561, 578, 582, 587, 590, 592. Postponed, 246 (on division), 257, 407, 408, 496, 501, 530, 544, 559. Precedence to Government Business- Each sitting day unless otherwise ordered, 10. For sitting, 89, 115, 336, 381, 424, 495, 544. Sessional Orders- Days and Hours of Meeting, 10. Standing Order No. 68-Precluding debate on Motion to print Paper, 547. Standing Order No. 70 (eleven o'clock rule) suspended- By leave, for sitting, 258. On notice (till fixed date), 265. On notice, for remainder of week, 409, 424, 495. On notice, for remainder of month, 559. Standing Order No. 119, suspended-To enable debate to proceed without interruption, 18, 211, 363, 377, 441, 543. Suspension of sitting, 60, 115, 128 (by Chairman), 205, 269 (by Chairman), 340, 341, 520, 586, 593. As mark of respect, 61. And see " Adjournment " and " Statements." Butter box timbers. See " Ministerial Statements."

0. Cameron, Mr.- Appointed Leader of Country Party, 463. Named and suspended, 135. And see " Personal Explanation ", " Privilege " and " Statements." Canada-exchange with Australia of High Commissioners. See " Ministerial Statements." CANBERRA- Building policy, and alterations to Griffin Plan. See "Urgency." Community Hospital. See " Public Works Committee." Community Hospital Ordinance-disallowance. See " Motions." Hospital Tax Ordinance-disallowance. See " Motions." Hostel at Forrest. See " Public Works Committee." Planning and development. See " Ministerial Statements." Canned Fruits Export Bills. See "Bills." Canvas and Duck Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Casey, Mr.- Appointment to Menzies Ministry, 349. And see " Statements." Casting Vote by Mr. Speaker, 87. Ceabrook, Mr. A. C.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 423. Censure Motions. See " Want of Confidence." Census and Statistics Bill. See " Bills." Chairman of Committees- Appointment of Mr. Prowse, 8. And see " Rulings." Chairmen of Committees, Temporary- Nomination of, 10. Relief to Mr. Speaker, 11. And see " Rulings." Changes in Ministry. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Ministry." Citrus Fruits Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Civil Air Reserve. See " Ministerial Statements." Civil Aviation. See " Ministerial Statements." Clark, Mr.-Named, but, at request of Speaker, matter not proceeded with, 233. Clarke, Hon. Francis-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 345. Acknowledgment, 379. Closure of Member. See " Members." CLOSURE MOVED (and agreed to, unless otherwise shown)- In the House- Loan Bill 1937-Second reading, 57-8 (negatived). Loan Bill 1938-Motion to refer Bill to Select Committee, 84. Ministerial Statement-Special Military Force-Motion to print Paper, 544. Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty Bill 1939-Second reading amendment, 588 (negatived). National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1938-Amendment to motion for leave to bring in Bill, 73. National Registration Bill 1939-Allotment of time, 419. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40-Allotment of time, 428-9. CLOSURE MOVED-continued. In the House-continued. " Urgency " Motions- Clothing Trade-Sweating conditions, 433. Italian cruiser-Assault on visiting Australian resident, 134. Unemployment, 267. Wheat Industry-perilous condition, 245 (negatived, on division). Want of Confidence Motion, 235. In Committee- Loan Bill 1938-Amendment to Schedule, 85. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40-Resolution (Ways and Means), 427. Clothing Trade-Sweating conditions. See " Urgency." Coal Strike. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements." C ommission- To administer Oath- By Mr. Justice Rich, 2-3. By Mr. Speaker, 4-5. To Deputies to open Parliament-read, 2. COMMITTEES- See "Address," " Chairman of," " House," " Library," " National Insurance and Unemployment Insurance," "Printing," "Public Works," "Standing Orders," "Supply," and "Ways and Means." Commonwealth Bank Bill. See " Bills." Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. See "Bills." Commonwealth Electoral Bill. See " Bills." Commonwealth Public Service Bills. See " Bills." Commonwealth Railways-Report for 1938-39-Motion for printing Paper, 547. Debate adjourned, after Statement by Speaker that debate would at this stage be out of order, 547 (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Condolence, Votes of. See " Air liner Kyeema," " Baker, Mr. F. M. J.," " Barnes, Hon. J.," " Bonython, Hon. Sir. J. L.," " Ceabrook, Mr. A. C.," " Clarke, Hon. Francis," " Hawker, Hon. C. A. S.," " Hill, Hon. W. C.," "Killen, Mr. W. W.," " Liddell, Mr. F.," " Lyons, Rt. Hon. J. A.," " Ogilvie, Hon. A. G.," " Ryrie, Hon. Sir Granville," " Stanley, Lord," and " Watson, Mr. W." Conelan, Mr. W. P.-Sworn, 395. Consultants to Commonwealth Prices Commissioner. See " Ministerial Statements." Control of Imports. See " Ministerial Statements." Cornsacks, and Woolpacks. See " Ministerial Statements." Country Party- Announcement of- Mr. Earle Page as Leader, 5; resignation, 463. Mr. Thorby as Deputy Leader, 5. Mr. Cameron as Leader, 463. Count-out, 186. Crimes Bill. See " Bills." Curtin, Mr. See " Opposition" and "Statements." Customs Tariff. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means." Crown Crystal Glass Co. See " Ministerial Statements." Czechoslovakia. See " Ministerial Statements." D. Dairy Produce Export Control Bill. See " Bills." Dairying Industry. See " Urgency." Darwin-Erection of Administrative Offices, Gaol and Hospital. See " Public Works Committee." Days and hours of Meeting. See "Business." Deaths. See " Baker, Mr. F. M. J.," " Barnes, Hon. J.," "Bonython, Hon. Sir J. L.," "Ceabrook, Mr. A. C.,"" Clarke, Hon. Francis," "Hawker, Hon. C. A. S.," "Hill, Hon. W. C.," "Killen, Mr. W. W.," " Liddell, Mr. F.," " Lyons, Rt. Hon. J. A.," " Ogilvie, Hon. A. G.," " Ryrie, Hon. Sir Granville," " Stanley, Lord," and " Watson, Mr. W." Debate- Adjournment of-Motion negatived, 97. Interrupted under Standing Order 119, 97. Time extended to fixed time (" Urgency " motion), 255. Defence Bills. See " Bills." Defence Department-division of. See " Ministerial Statements," V. and P., 525. Defence Equipment Bills. See " Bills." Defence Preparations. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements." Defence Proposals of Government- Motion for printing Paper, 63. (Printed Paper No. 40.) (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Defence Retirement Bill. See " Bills." Defence (Visiting Forces) Bill. See " Bills." xxvi

Deputy Leader of the Country Party. See " Country Party." Deputy Leader of the Opposition. See " Opposition." Disallowance of Statutory Rules, Ordinances, &c. See " Motions." Discharge of Order of the Day. See " Business." Dissent from Rulings. See " Rulings." Division- No Member voting with " Noes," 85. Casting vote by Mr. Speaker, 87. DIVISIONS IN THE HOUSE- Adjournment (special), 185. Defence Bill 1939- Second reading, 436. Third reading, 437. Disallowance of Ordinance-Canberra Community Hospital-Adjournment of debate, 214. Disallowance of Ordinance-Hospital Tax, Australian Capital Territory-Adjournment of debate, 214. Disallowance of Statutory Rules 75 of 1938, 213. Disallowance of Statutory Rules 65 and 86 of 1938 (Customs Regulations)- Amendment (Mr. Forde), 246. Amendment (Mr. Holt), 247. Amendment (Mr. Holt), 247. Motion, as amended, 247. Estimates, Resolutions, and Appropriation Bill 1938-39- Declaration of urgency, 275. Allotment of time, 276. Foreign Affairs-Motion to print Paper-adjournment of debate, 62. " Grievance Day "-Postponement, 383. Iron Ore reserves-Motion to print Paper-adjournment of debate, 97 (negatived). Loan Bill 1937- Second reading- Closure, 58 (negatived). Motion, 58. Loan Bill 1938- Second reading, 83. Motion to refer Bill to Select Committee- Closure, 84. Motion, 84. Loan Bill (No. 2) 1938- Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 332. Ministerial Statement-Military Forces-Rates of pay-Motion to print Paper-Adjournment of debate, 557. Ministerial Statement-Special Military Force-Motion to print Paper-Amendment (Mr. Curtin)- Closure, 544. Amendment, 544. Ministerial Statement-War activities of the Fighting Services (rates of pay)-Motion to print Paper- Adjournment of debate, 549. Ministers of State Bill 1938- Second reading, 258. Third reading, 259. Motor Industry Bounty Bill 1938- Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Forde), 290. Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty Bill 1939-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Cameron), 588. Munitions Supply Board Report-Motion to print Paper, 87. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1938- Leave to bring in Bill- Amendment- Closure, 73. Amendment, 74. Second reading- Suspension of Standing Orders, 74. Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 116. Second reading, 116. Message recommending appropriation- Amendment to motion to refer Message to Committee of Whole, 117. Declaration of Bill as urgent Bill, 134. Allotment of time- Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 135. Motion, 136. Adoption of Report, 152. Third reading, 153. xxvii

DIVISIONS IN THE HOUSE-Continued. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1939- Leave to bring in Bill-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 424. National Insurance and Unemployment Insurance-Joint Committee-Motion, 425. National Oil Proprietary Limited Agreement 1939-Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Beasley), 575. National Registration Bill- Second reading- Adjournment of debate, 401, 402. Second reading, 407. Motion (Mr. Cameron) to instruct Committee to consider a census of military service, 408. House at later hour to again resolve itself into Committee, 418. Declaration of Bill as Urgent Bill, 418. Allotment of time- Closure, 419. Motion, 419. Report be adopted and third reading, 421-2. National Security Bill 1939- Second reading, 447. Suspension of Standing Orders, 449. Third reading, 449. Postponement of Business, 71, 246, 383. Precedence to Government Business, 381, 544. Price control and prevention of profiteering during war-Motion to print Paper-Adjournment of debate, 536. Regulations Bill 1939- Second reading, 496. Sales Tax Bills (Nos. 1-9) 1938-Second reading, 200. Special Annuities Bill 1939- Third reading, 372. Speech-extension of time, 133 (negatived), 157 (agreed to), 235 (negatived). States Grants (Fertilizer) Bill (No. 2) 1938-Third reading, 336. Supplementary Appropriation Bill 1936-37- Second reading, 183. House at later hour to again resolve into Committee, 184. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40- Declaration of Bill as Urgent Bill, 428. Allotment of time- Closure, 428-9. Motion, 429. House to again resolve itself into Committee, adoption of Ways and Means Resolution, preparation and bringing in of Bill, and first reading, 429. Supply and Development Bill 1939- House at later hour to again resolve itself into Committee, 391. Declaration of Bill as urgent Bill, 391. Allotment of time-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 391-2. Third reading, 398. Suspension of Member, 175, 223 (negatived), 373, 434, 531. Suspension of Standing Orders, 242 (negatived), 449. " Urgency " Motions- Bounty on motor car engines-use by Treasurer of money raised, 18. Clothing Trade-sweating conditions- Closure, 433. Motion, 434. Italian cruiser-assault on visiting Australian resident- Closure, 134. Unemployment- Closure, 268. Motion, 268. Wheat industry-perilous condition- Closure, 245. Want of Confidence Motion- Adjournment of debate, 234. Closure, 235-6. Motion, 236. Wheat Industry Assistance Bill 1938- Second reading-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 285.

DIVISIONS IN COMMITTEE- Aliens Registration 1939- Clause 8-Amendment (Mr. Cameron), 431. xxviii

DIVISIONS IN COMMITTEE-continued. Apple and Pear Organization Bill 1938- Clause 14-Amendment (Mr. Frost), 243. Clause 15-Amendment (Mr. Ward), 260. New clause 15B (Mr. Pollard), 261. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 1)- * Item 20-Postponement, 94. Item 120-Postponement of paragraph (1) of sub-item (B), 98. Item 241 (c), 99. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 8)- Item 229, 499. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 10)- Item 105, 561. Item 392 (c), 564. Item 433, 564. Defence Bill 1939- Clause 3, 436. Clause 4, 437. New clause (Mr. Blackburn), 437. Defence Bill (No. 2) 1939- Clause 3, 502. Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. Street), 502. Defence (Visiting Forces) Bill 1938- Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Brennan), 355. Dissent from Chairman's Ruling, 122, 127, 276-7. Estimates 1938-39- Postponement of General Estimates until after consideration of Works Estimates, 215. Defence Department-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Curtin), 277. Miscellaneous Services-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Forde), 278. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1938-39- Department of Defence-Vote be reduced by £1 (Mr. Rosevear), 217. Loan Bill 1938- Clause 3-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 85. Ministers of State Bill 1938- Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Brennan), 258. Clause 4, 259. Motor Industry Bounty Bill 1938- New clause (Mr. Forde), 292. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1938- Clause 18-postponement, 125. Clause 21-postponement, 128. Clause 24-Amendment (Mr. Spender), 129. Clause 25-postponement, 131. Clause 26-further postponement, 145. Clause 27-postponement, 132. Clause 36-postponement, 136. Clause 46-postponement, 137. Clause 47-postponement, 137. Clause 62-postponement, 138. Clauses 62 and 64-87 and circulated Government amendments, and postponement of clause 63, 139. Clause 95-Amendment (Mr. Drakeford), 141. Clauses 88-95, clause 96 as amended, clauses 97-103, and circulated Government amendments 142. Clause 137-Amendment (Mr. James), 144. Clause 185-Amendment (Mr. Casey), 144. First Schedule-Part II.-Amendment (Mr. Makin), 149. Third Schedule-postponement, 152. Progress be reported, 142. Senate's Amendment No. 8, 178. National Registration Bill 1939- Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Forde), 410. Clause 4, 410. Clause 5, 411. Clause 9 (as amended), 411. Clause 10, 411. Clause 12, 412. Clause 14-postponement, 412. Clause 15 (as amended), 412. Clause 16 (as amended), 416. Clause 17, 416. Clause 18 (as amended), 416. Clause 19 (as amended), 417. Postponed clause 14- Amendment (Mr. Street), 417. Clause (as amended), 417. xxix

DIVISIoNs IN COMMITTEE-continued. National Registration Bill 1939-continued. Progress be reported, 418. Clause 20 (as amended), 420. Remainder of Bill, circulated amendments of Government, and report, 420. National Security Bill 1939- Clause 5-Amendment (Mr. Blackburn), 447. Clause 18, 448. Clause 19-Amendment (Mr. Forde), 448. Passports Bill- Clause 6-Amendment (Mr. Ward), 161. Clause 7-Amendment (Mr. Brennan), 161. Sales Tax resolutions, 200. Special Annuities Bill 1939- Clause 3-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 372. Speech-extension of time, 269. Speech-motion that Member be further heard, 399. States Grants (Fertilizer) Bill (No. 2) 1938- Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 335. Supplementary Appropriationi Bill 1936-37- Clause 1, 183. Progress be reported, 183. Supply (Budget Debate)- Progress be reported, 269. Supply Bill (No. 1), 1939-40- Ways and Means resolution-Closure, 427. Resolution, 428. Supply and Development Bill 1939- Clause 5- Amendment (Mr. Brennan), 387. Amendment (Mr. Forde), 392. Clause 6-Amendment (Mr. Blackburn), 393. Clause 7-Amendment (Mr. Green), 393. Clause 9-Amendment (Mr. Holloway), 394. Clause 16-Amendment (Mr. Blackburn), 396. Progress be reported, 390, 394. Suspension of Member, 174. Trading with the Enemy Bill 1939- Clause 15-Amendment (Mr. Blackburn), 446. Wheat Industry Assistance Bill 1938- Clause 2-Amendment (Mr. Curtin), 286. Clause 4-Amendment (Mr. Wilson), 286. Senate's Amendment, 295. Dried Fruits Export Control Bill. See " Bills."

E.

Economic Cabinet, formation and composition. See " Ministerial Statements," V. & P. pp. 525 and 533. Election of Members- General-Returns to Writs, 3-4. Griffith Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Return to Writ announced, 395. Northern Territory-Return to Writ, 61. Wakefield Division- Issue of Writ, 233 (proposed), 249. Return to Writ announced, 343. Wilmot Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Notification of return to Writ, 403. Return to Writ, 405. Election of Speaker. See " Speaker, Mr." Empire Air-mail Service. See "Urgency." Empire Air Service Bill. See "Bills." Estimates- Presented, and referred to Committee of Supply- Additions, New Works, &c.- 1938-39 (Printed Paper No. 64), 189. 1939-40 (Printed Paper No. 175), 451-2. 1939-40 [No. 2] (Printed Paper No. 239), 547-8. Revenue and Expenditure- 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 78 of previous Session), 9. 1938-39 (Printed Paper No. 63), 189. 1938-39 (No. 2) (Printed Paper No. 101), 307. 1939-40 (Printed Paper No. 174), 451-2. 1939-40 [No. 2] (Printed Paper No. 238), 547-8. Estimates-continued. Presented, and referred to Committee of Supply-continued. Supplementary Estimates- Expenditure 1936-37 (Printed Paper No. 62), 166, 208-9. Expenditure (Works and Buildings) 1936-37 (Printed Paper No. 61), 168, 208-9. Expenditure 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 170), 438. Expenditure (Works and Buildings) 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 171), 438. General Estimates postponed until after consideration of Works Estimates, 215 (on division), 582. For subsequent proceedings see " Supply," " Ways and Means " and " Bills-Appropriation." European Refugees. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements-Mr. Curtin." Excise Tariff. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means." External Affairs-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 529. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) External Affairs Department-Report for 1938-Motion to print Paper, 363. Standing Order 119 suspended to enable debate to proceed without interruption ; debate continued, 363. (Printed Paper No. 153.) (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Extradition Bill. See " Bills."

F. Fairbairn, Hon. J. V.- Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Appointed Minister for Air, 525. Financial Relief Bill. See " Bills." Financial Statement. See " Supply." Finland and Russia. See "Ministerial Statements." Flour Tax. See "Bills," " Ministerial Statements " and " Ways and Means." Footwear for Defence Forces. See " Ministerial Statements " and "War with Germany." Forde, Mr. See " Opposition." Foreign Affairs-Motion to print Paper-debated, 62. (Printed Paper No. 81.) Order of the Day discharged 364. And see " Ministerial Statements." Forty-hour Week. See " Unemployment Insurance, &c." Francis, Mr. Josiah- Sworn, 17. And see " Statements."

G. Geneva Convention Bill. See " Bills." Gold Tax. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means." Government Business. See " Business." GOVERNOR-GENERAL (His Excellency Lord Gowrie)- Absence of, 6. Address in Reply to. See " Address." Appointment of Lord Huntingfield during absence of. See " Ministerial Statements." Commission to Deputies to open Parliament, 2. Commission to administer Oaths to Members-- To Mr. Justice Rich, 2-3. To Mr. Speaker, 4-5. Message from the, desiring attendance of Members in Senate Chamber-To hear Opening Speech, 4. Opening Speech of, 6-7. Presentation of Mr. Speaker to, 4. Proclamation appointing day of assembly, read, 1. Return of, after absence, 188. And see " Messages." " GRIEVANCE DAY " Question, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair- Agreed to, 256, 548. Negatived, 91, 339, 501. Negatived, after debate, 214, 360. Postponed, 383. Griffith Electoral Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Return to Writ announced, 395. Gullett, Hon. Sir H. S. Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349.

H. Harrison, Hon. E. J.- Appointment to Lyons Ministry, 244. Appointment to Menzies Ministry, 349. Sworn, 61. xxxi

Hawker, Hon. C. A. S.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 231. Acknowledgment, 289. Hides and Skins. See " Ministerial Statements." High Commissioners in Australia and Canada. See " Ministerial Statements." Hill, Hon. W. C.-Death of--Vote of Condolence, 529. Holloway, Mr.-Named and suspended from House (on division), 434. Holt, Hon. H. E.- Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Discharged from Library Committee, 359. Duties as Acting Minister, 525. Hours of Meeting. See " Business." House Committee- Appointment of, 13. Appointment of Mr. Riordan, 359. Hughes, Rt. Hon. W. M.- Appointed Attorney-General and Minister for Industry (Lyons Government), 348. Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Huntingfield, Lord-To act in absence of Governor-General, 6. Sworn in as Administrator, 62.

I. Imports-control of. See " Ministerial Statements." Income Tax. See "Bills" and "Ways and Means." Information Ministry. See " Ministerial Statements " and " War with Germany." International Labour Organization. See " League of Nations." International Affairs-Munich Agreement- Ministerial Statement and text of agreement-Motion for printing Paper- Debated, 211-12 (S.O. 119 suspended). Order of the Day discharged, 364. (Printed Paper No. 70.) International Situation. See " Ministerial Statements (8)." Inter-State Commission Bill. See " Bills." Invalid and Old-age Pensions Bills. See " Bills." Iron Ore Export. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Motions-Disallowance of Statutory Rules." Iron Ore Reserves--Report by Commonwealth Geological Adviser-Motion for printing Paper- Debated; adjournment of debate negatived, on division; debate interrupted under Standing Order No. 119, 97. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) And see " Ministerial Statements." Italian cruiser-Assault on visiting Australian resident. See " Urgency." Italy. See " Ministerial Statements (Anglo-Italian Agreement)."

James, Mr.- Named, but after apology matter not further proceeded with, 128, 385. Named, but motion for suspension negatived (on division), 223. And see " Statements." Joint Committee. See " Electoral Law and Procedure " and " National Insurance and Unemployment Insurance." Jolly, Mr.-Appointed to Library Committee, 359. Judiciary Bill. See " Bills." K. Killen, Mr. W. W.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 343. Acknowledgment, 442. King George VI.-Reply to Address in Reply announced, 61. Kingsford Smith Aerodrome, Mascot, New South Wales. See " Public Works Committee." Kyeema Disaster. See " Air Liner Kyeema " and " Ministerial Statements." L. Land Tax. See " Bills " and "Ways and Means." Lawson, Mr. John- Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, 188. Resignation of Parliamentary Secretaryships, 348. Appointment to Menzies Ministry, 349. Discharged from Library Committee, 359. Lazzarini, Mr. See " Statements." Leader of the Country Party. See " Country Party." Leader of Opposition. See " Opposition." League of Nations- Reports of Australian Delegations- Eighteenth Assembly-Motion to print Paper (Mr. Hughes) debated and agreed to, 109. (Printed Paper No. 42.) International Labour Organization-Reports- Twenty-third Session-Motion to print Paper, 17. (Printed Paper No. 100.) (Lapsed at Prorogation.) xxxu

Leave- To bring in Bill-Amendment moved, 73, 410. To make Statement, not granted, 213, 241,535. To move motion without notice, not granted, 60. To move second reading, not granted, 74, 275. To move adoption of Report not granted, 448. To move third reading, not granted, 173. Leave of absence to Members. See " Members." Library Committee- Appointment of, 13. Appointment of Messrs. Jolly and Scholfield, 359. Discharge of Messrs. Holt and John Lawson, 359. Licensing of imports. See " Ministerial Statements." Liddell, Mr. F.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 525. Acknowledgment, 563. Loan Bills. See " Bills." Loan Council. See " Ministerial Statements." Lyons, Rt. Hon. J. A.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 343. Acknowledgment, 371. And see " Bills-' Special Annuities.' "

M. McHugh, Mr. S.-Sworn, 343. Mahoney, Mr.-Named, but after apology, matter not proceeded with, 143, 258. Margarine. See " Urgency-' Dairying Industry.' " Maternity Allowance Bill. See " Bills." Meat Export Control Bill. See " Bills." MEMBERS- Affirmation made, 4. Attendance of-At each sitting. See at end of each day's proceedings. Closure of Member moved, 223 and 420 (negatived). Death of, 231, 343 (2). Election of. See " Election." Introduced and sworn on notification of return to Writ, 403. Leave of absence, 107 (3), 207. Leave of absence to all Members, 60, 186, 342, 439, 523, 595. Named, but after apology matter not proceeded with- Mr. Clark, 233 (at request of Speaker). Mr. James, 128, 385. Mr. Mahoney, 143, 258. Named and suspended- Mr. Cameron (Acting Minister for Commerce), 135. Mr. Holloway, 433-4. Mr. Pollard, 373. Mr. Ward, 174-5 (from Committee and House), 531 (for one week). Named, but motion for suspension negatived (on division)- Mr. James, 223. Speech-directed to discontinue- Motion that Member be further heard negatived (on division), 398-9. Motion that Member be further heard agreed to, 253, 413, 418. Statements by. See " Statements." Sworn, 4, 17, 61, 71, 343, 395, 403. Menzies, Rt. Hon. R. G.- Appointed Prime Minister and Treasurer, 349. Appointed Minister for Defence Co-ordination, 525. Leave of absence, 107. Resignation from Lyons Ministry, 348. And see " Statements." MESSAGES- FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S DEPUTIES- Requesting attendance of Members in Senate Chamber at Opening of Parliament, 1. FROM His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL (Lord Gowrie) or his Deputies, or from Lord Huntingfield, Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth- Desiring attendance of Members in Senate Chamber-To hear Opening Speech, 4. Giving reason for calling out of Citizen Forces, 441. Transmitting and recommending Appropriation for Estimates- Additions, New Works- 1938-39 (Printed Paper No. 64), 189. 1939-40 (Printed Paper No. 175), 451-2. 1939-40 [No. 2] (Printed Paper No. 239), 547, (in substitutionfor Paper No. 175 above). xxxiii

MESSAGES-oontinued. FROM His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL (Lord Gowrie), ET.--continued. Transmitting and recommending Appropriation for Estimates-continued. Revenue and Expenditure- 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 78 of previous Session), 9. 1938-39 (Printed Paper No. 63), 189. 1938-39 (No. 2) (Printed Paper No. 101), 307. 1939-40 (Printed Paper No. 174), 451. 1939-40 [No. 2] (Printed Paper No. 238), 547 (in substitutionfor Paper No. 174 above). Supplementary Estimates 1936-37 (Printed Paper No. 62), 166, 208. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1936-37 (Printed Paper No. 61), 168,208 Supplementary Estimates 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 170), 438. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1937-38 (Printed Paper No. 171), 438. Recommending an Appropriation, in accordance with section 56 of the Constitution, for the following Bills:- Apple and Pear Organization 1938, 237. Apple and Pear Publicity and Research 1938, 304. Appropriation (Works and Services) 1937, 58. Canvas and Duck Bounty, 1939, 590. Citrus Fruits Bounty 1938, 181. Defence Equipment 1938, 221. Defence Equipment 1939, 492. Empire Air Service (England to Australia), 171. Financial Relief 1938, 304. Gold Tax Collection 1939 [No. 2], 560. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1938, 166. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1939, 389. Loan 1937, 57. Loan 1938, 65. Loan (No. 2) 1938, 306. Loan 1939, 506. Loan (No. 2) 1939, 556. Maternity Allowance 1937, 22. Ministers of State 1938, 252. Motor Industry Bounty 1938, 251 ; (for purposes of amendments) 290. Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty 1939, 565. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1938, 117; (for purposes of amendments) 122; (for purposes of any amendment to be made upon Request from Senate) 174. National Health and Pensions Insurance (No. 2) 1938, 252. New Guinea Loan Guarantee 1938, 165. Newsprinting Paper Bounty 1938, 256. Parliamentary Salaries Adjustment 1938, 89. Raw Cotton Bounty 1938, 119. Raw Cotton Bounty 1939, 510. Raw Cotton Bounty 1939 [No. 2], 578. Science and Industry Research Appropriation 1938, 69. Ship Bounty 1939, 519. Special Annuities 1939, 370. States Grants 1938, 207. States Grants 1939, 486. States Grants (Fertilizer) 1938, 335. States Grants (Fertilizer) (No. 2) 1938, 303. States Grants (Youth Employment) 1939, 389. Sulphur Bounty 1939, 509. Supply (No. 1) 1938-39, 153. Supply (No. 1) 1939-40, 426. Tractor Bounty 1939, 509. Tyre Cord Bounty 1939, 591. War Pensions Appropriation 1938, 222. Wheat Industry Assistance 1938, 270; (for purposes of acceptance of Senate's amendment) 294. Wine Export Bounty 1939, 535. Wire Netting Bounty 1939, 510. Notifying that the Royal Assent had been given to the following Bills:- Air Force 1939, 597. Aliens Registration 1939, 442. Apple and Pear Organization 1938, 345. Apple and Pear Export Charges 1938, 345. Apple and Pear Publicity and Research 1938, 345. Apple and Pear Tax 1938, 345. Apple and Pear Tax Assessment 1938, 345. Appropriation 1937-38, 62. F.1908.-- xxxiv

MESSAGES-continued. FROM His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL (Lord Gowrie), ETC.-continued. Notifying that the Royal Assent had been given to the following Bills-continued. Appropriation 1938-39, 296. Appropriation (No. 2) 1938-39, 346. Appropriation 1939-40, 597. Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 242. Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1939-40, 597. Appropriation (Works and Services) 1937-38, 62. Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance 1938, 187. Australian Soldiers' Repatriation (No. 3) 1937, 61. Australian Soldiers' Repatriation 1938, 345. Canned Fruits Export Charges 1938, 187. Canned Fruits Export Control 1938, 188. Canvas and Duck Bounty 1939, 597. Census and Statistics 1938, 187. Citrus Fruits Bounty 1938, 187. Commonwealth Public Service 1939, 597. Customs Tariff 1938, 121. Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1938, 345. Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1938, 345. Customs Tariff (No. 4) 1938, 345. Customs Tariff 1939, 379. Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1939, 526. Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (No. 4 j 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (No. 5) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (No. 6) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (No. 7) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1938, 121. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) 1938, 121. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) 1939, 379. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) (No. 2) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) (No. 3) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) (No. 4) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Newfoundland Preference) 1939, 597. Customs Tariff Validation 1938, 242. Customs Tariff Validation 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Validation 1939, 597. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Validation 1939, 597. Dairy Produce Export Control 1938, 187. Defence 1939, 442. Defence (No. 2) 1939, 526. Defence (No. 3) 1939, 597. Defence Equipment 1938, 346. Defence Equipment 1939, 507. Defence (Visiting Forces) 1939, 379. Dried Fruits Export Control 1938, 187. Empire Air Service (England to Australia) 1938, 187. Excise Tariff 1938, 187. Excise Tariff (No. 2) 1938, 345. Excise Tariff 1939, 526. Excise Tariff (No. 2) 1939, 597. Excise Tariff (No. 3) 1939, 597. Financial Relief 1938, 345. Flour Tax 1938, 297. Flour Tax (Imports and Exports) 1938, 297. Flour Tax (Stocks) 1938, 297. Flour Tax (Wheat Industry Assistance) Assessment 1938, 297. Flour Tax (Wheat Industry Assistance) Assessment 1939, 526. Geneva Convention 1938, 187. Gold Tax 1939 [No. 2], 597. Gold Tax Collection 1939 [No. 2], 597. Income Tax 1938, 211. Income Tax 1939, 526. Income Tax Assessment 1938, 289. Income Tax Assessment 1939, 526. Income Tax Collection 1938, 187. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1938, 182. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1939, 442. Land Tax 1938, 289. Loan 1937, 62. Loan 1938, 88. Loan (No. 2) 1938, 346. XXXV

MESSAGES-continued. FROM His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL (Lord Gowrie), ETC.-continued. Notifying that the Royal Assent had been given to the following Bills-continued. Loan 1939, 526. Loan (No. 2) 1939, 593. Maternity Allowance 1937, 62. Meat Export Control 1938, 187. Ministers of State 1938, 274. Motor Industry Bounty 1938, 332. Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty 1939, 597. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1938, 188. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1939, 442. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employees' Contributions) 1938, 188. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employers' Contributions). 1938, 188. National Oil Proprietary Limited Agreement 1939, 593. National Registration 1939, 442. National Security 1939, 459. New Guinea Loan Guarantee 1938, 187. Newsprinting Paper Bounty 1938, 345. Newsprinting Paper Bounty 1939, 597. Northern Territory (Administration) 1939, 597. Parliamentary Salaries Adjustment 1938, 93. Passports 1938, 187. Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Copyright (War Powers) 1939, 597. Postal Rates (Defence Forces) 1939, 597. Primary Produce Export Charges 1938, 345. Raw Cotton Bounty 1938, 169. Raw Cotton Bounty 1939 [No. 2], 597. Representation Act 1938, 182. Rules Publication 1939, 597. Sales Tax (Nos. 1-9) 1938, 211. Sales Tax (Nos. 1-9) 1939, 486. Sales Tax Assessment (No. 5) 1939, 507. Sales Tax Exemptions 1938, 346. Sales Tax Exemptions 1939, 526. Science and Industry Research 1939, 363. Science and Industry Research Appropriation 1938, 182. Seamen's Compensation 1938, 345. Seat of Government Acceptance, 1938, 187. Seat of Government (Administration) 1939, 597. Ship Bounty 1939, 593. Special Annuities 1939, 379. States Grants 1938, 265. States Grants 1939, 526. States Grants (Fertilizer) 1938, 346. States Grants (Fertilizer) (No. 2) 1938, 346. States Grants (Youth Employment) 1939, 442. Sulphur Bounty 1939, 526. Sulphur Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 597. Supplementary Appropriation 1936-37, 346. Supplementary Appropriation 1937-38, 526. Supplementary Appropriation- (Works and Buildings) 1936-37, 346. Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 526. Supply (No. 1) 1938-39, 187. Supply(No. 2) 1938-39, 211. Supply (No. 1) 1939-40, 442. Supply (No. 2) 1939-40, 526. Supply and Development 1939, 442. Supply and Development (No. 2) 1939, 526. Supply and Development (No. 3) 1939, 597. Therapeutic Substances 1938, 242. Tractor Bounty 1939, 526. Tractor Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 597. Trade Agreement (Brazil) 1939, 597. Trade Agreement (Newfoundland) 1939, 597. Trade Agreement (Switzerland) 1938, 345. Trading with the Enemy 1939, 459. Transport Workers 1937, 62. Tyre Cord Bounty 1939, 597. War Pensions Appropriation 1938, 345. Wheat Industry Assistance 1938, 297. Wheat Industry (War-time Control) 1939, 597. Wheat Tax 1938, 297. Wine Export Bounty 1939, 565. Wire Netting Bounty 1939, 526. Wire Netting Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 597. xxxvi

MESSAGEs-continued. FROM His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL (Lord Gowrie), ETC.--continued. Reserving for His Majesty's pleasure the following Bill:- Judiciary 1939, 462. Notifying His Majesty's Assent to Reserved Bill, Judiciary 1939, 539.

FROIM THE SENATE- Transmitting for concurrence the following Bills initiated in the Senate :- Aliens Registration 1938, 310. Australian Soldiers' Repatriation (No. 3) 1937, 13. Australian Soldiers' Repatriation 1938, 295. Commonwealth Electoral 1939, 555. Commonwealth Public Service 1939, 514. Crimes 1938, 117. Extradition 1938, 118. Geneva Convention 1938, 85. Inter-State Commission 1938, 93. Newsprinting Paper Bounty 1939, 559. Northern Territory (Administration) 1938, 295. Science and Industry Research 1938, 239. Seamen's Compensation 1938, 266. Seat of Government (Administration) 1938, 295. Sulphur Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 558. Tractor Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 558. Trade Agreement (Brazil) 1939, 559. Trade Agreement (Newfoundland) 1939, 559. Wheat Industry (War-time Control) 1939, 586. Wire Netting Bounty (No. 2) 1939, 559. Notifying agreement, without amendment, to the following Bills received from the House of Representatives:- Air Force 1939, 595. Apple and Pear Export Charges 1938, 311. Apple and Pear Publicity and Research 1938, 311. Appropriation 1937-38 (without requests), 19. Appropriation 1938-39 (without requests), 289. Appropriation (No. 2) 1938-39 (without requests), 341. Appropriation 1939-40 (without requests), 594. Appropriation (Works and Services) 1937, 60. Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 225. Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1939-40, 593. Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance 1938, 173. Canned Fruits Export Charges 1938, 184. Canned Fruits Export Control 1938, 184. Canvas and Duck Bounty 1939, 594. Census and Statistics 1938, 184. Citrus Fruits Bounty 1938, 185. Commonwealth Public Service 1939 [No. 2], 594. Customs Tariff 1938 (without requests), 118. Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1938 (without requests), 333. Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1938 (without requests), 333. Customs Tariff (No. 4) 1938 (without requests), 333. Customs Tariff 1939 (without requests), 371. Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1939 (without requests), 520. Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1939 (without requests), 579. Customs Tariff (No. 4) 1939 (without requests), 584. Customs Tariff (No. 5) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (No. 6) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (No. 7) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1938, 118. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) 1938, 118. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) 1939 (without requests), 371. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) (No. 2) 1939 (without requests), 584. Customs Tariff.(Exchange Adjustment) (No. 3) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) (No. 4) 1939 (without requests), 585. Customs Tariff (Newfoundland Preference) 1939 (without requests), 586. Customs Tariff Validation 1938 (without requests), 242. Customs Tariff Validation 1939 (without requests), 595. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Validation 1939 (without requests), 595. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Validation 1939 (without requests), 595. Dairy Produce Export Control 1938, 184. Defence 1939, 439. Defence (No. 2) 1939, 522. Defence (No. 3) 1939, 594. Defence Equipment 1938, 341. xxxvii

MESSAGEs-continued. FROM THE SENATE-Continued. Notifying agreement, without amendment, to the following Bills received from the House of Representatives-continued. Defence Equipment 1939, 500. Defence (Visiting Forces) 1939, 376. Dried Fruits Export Control 1938, 185. Empire Air Service (England to Australia) 1938, 184. Excise Tariff 1938 (without requests), 185. Excise Tariff (No. 2) 1938 (without requests), 334. Excise Tariff 1939 (without requests), 520. Excise Tariff (No. 2) 1939 (without requests), 579. Excise Tariff (No. 3) 1939 (without requests), 585. Financial Relief 1938, 311. Flour Tax 1938 (without requests), 293. Flour Tax (Imports and Exports) 1938 (without requests), 294. Flour Tax (Stocks) 1938 (without requests), 294. Flour Tax (Wheat Industry Assistance) Assessment 1938, 293. Flour Tax (Wheat Industry Assistance) Assessment 1939, 521. Gold Tax 1939 [No. 21 (without requests), 579. Gold Tax Collection 1939 [No. 2], 579. Income Tax 1938, 208. Income Tax 1939 (without requests), 521. Income Tax Assessment 1938, 272. Income Tax Assessment 1939, 521. Income Tax Collection 1938, 185. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1938, 173. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation 1939, 430. Judiciary 1939, 459. Land Tax 1938, 272. Loan 1937, 59. Loan 1938, 87. Loan (No. 2) 1938, 341. Loan 1939, 521. Loan (No. 2) 1939, 561. Maternity Allowance 1937, 59. Meat Export Control 1938, 184. Ministers of State 1938, 270. Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty 1939, 594. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1939, 435. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employees' Contributions) 1938 (without requests), 182. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employers' Contributions) 1938 (without requests), 182. National Oil Proprietary Limited Agreement 1939, 584. National Security 1939, 459. New Guinea Loan Guarantee 1938, 182. Newsprinting Paper Bounty 1938, 310. Parliamentary Salaries Adjustment 1938, 93. Postal Rates (Defence Forces) 1939, 594. Primary Produce Export Charges 1938, 311. Raw Cotton Bounty 1939 [No. 2], 594. Representation 1938, 173. Rules Publication 1939, 584. Sales Tax (Nos. 1-9) 1938, 208. Sales Tax (Nos. 1-9) 1939, 484. Sales Tax Assessment (No. 5) 1939, 500. Sales Tax Exemptions 1938, 342. Sales Tax Exemptions 1939, 521. Science and Industry Research Appropriation 1938, 173. Seat of Government Acceptance 1938, 173. Ship Bounty 1939, 560. Special Annuities 1939, 375. States Grants 1938, 255. States Grants 1939, 521. States Grants (Fertilizer) 1938, 342. States Grants (Fertilizer) (No. 2) 1938, 341. States Grants (Youth Employment) 1939, 439. Sulphur Bounty 1939, 522. Supplementary Appropriation 1936-37 (No. 2) (without requests), 342. Supplementary Appropriation 1937-38 (without requests), 521. Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1936-37 (No. 2), 342. Supplementary Appropriation (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 521. Supply (No. 1) 1938-39 (without requests), 182. Supply (No. 2) 1938-39 (without requests), 205. Supply (No. 1) 1939-40 (without requests), 438. XXXViii

MESSAGES-continued. FROM THE SENATE-continued. Notifying agreement, without amendment, to the following Bills received from the House of Representatives-continued. Supply (No. 2) 1939-40 (without requests), 522. Supply and Development 1939, 423. Supply and Development (No. 2) 1939, 522. Supply and Development (No. 3) 1939, 594. Therapeutic Substances 1938, 227. Tractor Bounty 1939, 522. Trading with the Enemy 1939, 459. Transport Workers 1937, 59. Tyre Cord Bounty 1939, 595. War Pensions Appropriation 1938, 310. Wheat Tax 1938 (without requests), 294. Wine Export Bounty 1939, 555. Wire Netting Bounty 1939, 522. Public Works Committee-Notifying appointment of Senators, 11. Returning, with amendment, the following Bills received from the House of Representatives:- Apple and Pear Organization 1938, 266. Apple and Pear Tax 1938 (with requestfor an amendment), 333. Apple and Pear Tax Assessment 1938, 332. Motor Industry Bounty 1938, 307. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1938 (with requests for amendments and with amendments), 169. National Registration 1939, 430. Passports 1938, 173. Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Copyright (War Powers) 1939, 587. Raw Cotton Bounty 1938, 165. Trade Agreement (Switzerland) 1938, 310. Wheat Industry Assistance 1938, 293. Acquainting the House that the Senate- Has agreed to the Apple and Pear Tax Bill 1938 as amended by House at request of Senate, 339. Has agreed to the National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1938 as amended at request of Senate, with amendments, 177. Has agreed to the amendments made by the House in Aliens Registration Bill 1938, 439. Has agreed to the amendment of the House on Amendment No. 3 of the Senate in the National Registration Bill 1939, 439. MIDNIGHT-Sittings after, 60, 88, 90, 115, 117, 128, 138, 145, 175, 217, 260, 269, 278, 285, 332, 413, 426, 430, 446, 497, 506, 543, 551, 561, 577, 583. Migration. See " Ministerial Statements" (2). Military Forces. See under heading " War. " Mineral oil in Australia. See " Urgency. " Minister named and suspended (Mr. Cameron), 135. Ministerial duties-Distribution, 62.

MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS- Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth, 62. Aeroplane accident (Air liner Kyeema disaster), 229, 340. Air Expeditionary Force, 496. Air Force accidents, 21. Anglo-Italian Agreement, 251. Asbestos industry, Western Australia, 217. Assisted migration, 91. Australian Broadcasting Commission-Publication of Journal, 387. Broadcasting of overseas war news, 495. Broadcasting of Test matches by short-wave, 165. Canada and Australia-exchange of High Commissioners, 459. Canberra-planning and development, 171. Civil Air Reserve, 485. Civil aviation, 433. Coal strike, 213. Consultants to Commonwealth Prices Commissioner, 485. Cornsacks, 547. Cornsacks and woolpacks, 513. Crown Crystal Glass Co., 239. Czechoslovakia, 107. Defence preparations, 445. Defence proposals of Government, 63. Department of Information-functions and activities, 537. Department of Supply and Development-action taken since outbreak of war, 529. Economic Cabinet, 533. European refugees, 289. External affairs, 529. Finland and Russia, 557. xxxix

MINISTERIAL 6TATEMENTS-oontinued. Flour tax legislation, 407. Footwear for the Defence Forces, 539. Foreign affairs, 62. And see " International Situation " and " Munich Agreement "under this heading. Governor-General- Absence of, and Lord Huntingfield to act, 6. Lord Huntingfield sworn in as Administrator, 62. Return of, 188. Hides and skins, 537. Imports- Licensing of, 17. Control of, 547. International situation, 13, 188, 195, 199, 205, 207, 211, 489. And see " Foreign affairs " and " Munich Agreement " under this heading. Iron ore- Export, 164. Resources, 97, 151. Kyeema disaster. See " Aeroplane accident " under this heading. Licensing of imports, 17. Loan Council, 225. Migration. See "Assisted migration" and "White alien migration" under this heading. Military Forces-rates of pay, 557. Ministerial duties-distribution, 62. Ministers holding company directorships, 245. Ministry of Information, 451. Motor car engines and chassis-manufacture in Australia, 371. Motor vehicles-manufacture in Australia, 199. Munich Agreement-correspondence, 267. And see " International Situation " under this heading (211). National Insurance proposals-Appointment of Royal Commission, 133. National Insurance-postponement of scheme and setting up of Committee, 375. National Security regulations, 461. New Guinea-new capital, 163. New Zealand-trade discussions and relations with, 59, 63. Newsprint industry, 197. Northern Territory-policy of development, 339. Ottawa Agreement revision, 18. Parliamentary Secretaries, 188. Pig iron-export, 263. Postmasters, non-official, 195. Potatoes from New Zealand, 395. Prices control and prevention of profiteering during war, 445, 526. Price movements-comparison, 593. Profiteering-prevention of during war, 445. Radiator assemblies for motor vehicles, 207. Sale of Australian commodities to the United Kingdom and other aspects of war-time marketing, 526. Sheepskins-export of, 539. Shipping in Chinese waters, 387. Special Military Force, 489, 543. Sugar, 361, 489. Sydney General Post Office- Acceptance of tender for additions, 398. Appointment of Royal Commission, 407. Report of Royal Commission, and subsequent action, 445. Taxation proposals, additional, 486. Timber for butter boxes, 227. Timber prices, 501. Tinned plate industry, 371. Trade Agreement between United Kingdom and United States of America, 263. Trade discussions between United Kingdom and Australia, 199. Trade relations and Ottawa Agreement, 18. Undesirable literature, 89. War activities of the fighting services, 529. War activities of the Government, 525. War-time marketing. See "''Sale of Australian commodities, &c." under this heading. War with Germany, 441. Wheat industry- Assistance to, 263. Financial assistance, marketing and stabilization, 543. Financial assistance to, 526. White alien migration, 73. See also " Assisted Migration " under this heading. And see " Ministry ". Ministers of State Bill. See " Bills." Ministers holding company directorships. See " Ministerial Statements." MINISTRY- Changes in Ministry, 5, 241, 244 (on adjournment), 348, 525. Ministry of Information, 451. Resignation of, and formation of new Ministry, 241, 349. Formation of New Government (Page Ministry), 348. MOTIONS- Amended and agreed to, 246-7, 490. Considered together, 74 (2), 193 (9), 271 (5), 452 (3), 487, 508 (2). Leave to move without notice not granted, 60. Moved by one Minister for another, 290, 311, 405, 441. MOTIONS- Disallowance of Statutory Rules No. 75 of 1938 (Mr. Ward)-Negatived (on division), 213. Disallowance of Canberra Community Hospital Ordinance (Mr. Baker)-Moved; debate adjourned (on division), 213-4. Further debated and negatived, 359. Disallowance of Hospital Tax Ordinance, Australian Capital Territory (Mr. Baker)-Moved; debate adjourned (on division), 214. Further debated and negatived, 359. Disallowance of Statutory Rules (Customs Regulations) (Mr. Gregory)-Moved; Amendment (Mr. Forde) that words be omitted and others inserted, amended (on division, on motion of Mr. Holt); Motion as amended agreed to (on division), 246-7. Electoral Law and Procedure-Motion (Mr. McEwen for Mr. Lyons) that Joint Committee be appointed, &c., 311. Debate adjourned, 340. Debate continued, 355, 356. Amendment (Mr. Drakeford) that five in lieu of three Members of the House be appointed, moved, 356. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) National Insurance and Unemployment Insurance-Motion (Sir Frederick Stewart) to appoint Joint Committee-Debated, 409. Negatived (on division), 425. Printing of Papers. See "Australian Broadcasting Commission," "Australia's Trade Relations, &c.," "Commonwealth Railways," "Defence Proposals of Government," " External Affairs," " External Affairs Department," " Foreign Affairs," " International Affairs-Munich Agreement, &c.," " Iron Ore Reserves," " League of Nations," " Munitions Supply Board," " Northern Territory-policy of development," " Sydney General Post Office," " Tariff Board-Annual Report," " Trade discussions between United Kingdom and Australia," " Trade Agreement between United Kingdom and United States of America," " Unemployment Insurance and 40-Hour Week," " War with Germany" (under a number of sub-headings) and " Wheat Industry." Public Service positions and Postmaster-General's Department Administration-Select Committee- Motion (Mr. Drakeford) to appoint Select Committee-Moved, 360. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) And see also " Want of Confidence." Motor car chassis-manufacture in Australia. See " Urgency." Motor-car engines and chassis. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Urgency." Motor Industry Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Motor Vehicle Engine Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Motor vehicles-manufacture in Australia. See " Ministerial Statements." Munich Agreement- Correspondence. See " Ministerial Statements." International Situation. See " Ministerial Statements." Munitions Supply Board-Report 1935-37--Motion for printing Paper (Mr. Curtin) negatived (on division) by casting vote of Speaker, 87. (Printed Paper No. 57.)

N. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bills. See " Bills " and " Petitions." National Insurance proposals-Royal Commission. See " Ministerial Statements." National Insurance-postponement of scheme and setting up of Committee. See " Ministerial Statements." National Insurance and Unemployment Insurance-Joint Committee-Motion (Sir Frederick Stewart) that Joint Committee be appointed, &c.-Debated, 409. Negatived (on division), 425. National Oil Proprietary Limited Agreement Bill. See " Bills." National Registration Bill. See " Bills." National Security Bill. See " Bills." National Security regulations. See " Ministerial Statements." Newfoundland. See " Bills-Trade Agreement." New Guinea-New capital. See " Ministerial Statements." New Guinea Loan Guarantee Bill. See " Bills." New Zealand potatoes. See " Ministerial Statements." New Zealand-Trade discussions and relations with. See " Ministerial Statements " (2). Newsprinting Paper Bounty Bills. See " Bills." Newsprint Industry. See " Ministerial Statements." " No Confidence " Motion. See " Want of Confidence." Non-official Postmasters. See " Ministerial Statements." Northern Territory-policy of development-Motion to print Paper (Mr. MeEwen), 339. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) And see " Ministerial Statements." Northern Territory (Administration) Bill. See " Bills." Northern Territory Election-Return to Writ, 61. Notices of Motion. See " Business."

0. Oaths- To members at Opening of Parliament- Commission to Mr. Justice Rich, 2-3. Administered by Commissioner, 4. Commission to Mr. Speaker to administer Oath, 4-5. Administered by Mr. Speaker, 17, 61, 71, 343, 395, 403. Ogilvie, Hon. A. G. (Premier of Tasmania)-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 423. Acknowledgment, 442. Oil (mineral) in Australia. 8e8 " Urgency." Opposition- Announcement as to appointment of- Mr. Curtin as Leader, 5. Mr. Forde as Deputy Leader, 5. Orders of the Day. See " Business." Ordinances-disallowance of. See " Motions." Ottawa Agreement. See " Ministerial Statements."

P. Page, Sir Earle- Appointment as Prime Minister, 348. Leader of Country Party, 5. Leave of absence, 107. Resignation as Leader, 463. Resignation as Prime Minister, 349. And see " Country Party " and " Statements."

PAPERS PRESENTED. See " Index to Papers presented to Parliament " (p. li). Papers, printing of- Motion for, on presentation, 17 (2), 18-19, 62, 63, 73, 87, 97, 109, 199, 211, 215, 263, 339, 363, 398, 441, 525, 526 (3), 529 (3), 537, 539, 543 (2), 547, 557. Debate on motion for, not in order (Mr. Speaker), 547. And see " Printing Committee."

PARLIAMENT (FIFTEENTH) OF THE COMMONWEALTH- Commission to open, 2. Opening of First Session, 1. Prorogation of. See page 599. Speech of Governor-General reported by Mr. Speaker, 6-7. Parliamentary Salaries Adjustment Bill. See " Bills." Parliamentary Secretaries-Appointments of Messrs. John Lawson and Street, 188. Passports Bill. See " Bills." Patents Bills. See " Bills." Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Copyrights (War Powers) Bill. See " Bills." Paterson, Hon. T.-Sworn, 61. Perkins, Hon. J. A.-Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Personal explanation, 143 (2).

PETITIONS- National Health and Pensions Insurance- From certain electors of Bass, praying for repeal of Act or referendum of people on the matter- Received and read, 293. From certain electors of Melbourne Ports, praying for repeal of Act and introduction of a non- contributory scheme-Received and read, 309. Petroleum Oil Search Bill. See " Bills." Pig iron-export. See " Ministerial Statements." Points of Order. See " Rulings." Pollard, Mr.-Named and suspended, 373. Postal Rates (Defence Forces) Bill. See " Bills." Postmaster-General's Department administration. See " Motions "-" Public Service positions." Postponement of Business. See " Business." Potatoes from New Zealand. See "Ministerial Statements." Precedence to Business. See " Business." Prices Commissioner-appointment of consultants. See " Ministerial Statements." Price control and prevention of profiteering. See "Ministerial Statements" (2) and " War with Germany." Price movements-comparison. See " Ministerial Statements." Prices of timber. See " Ministerial Statements." Primary Produce Export Charges Bill. See " Bills."

PRINTING COMMITTEE- Appointment of, 13. Reports presented and agreed to- First, 21-2. Second, 163-4. Third, 264. Fourth, 267. Fifth, 415. Sixth, 513. Seventh, 586-7. And see " Papers." Privilege- Question of officers of Department of Information being allowed to criticize publicly speeches delivered in the House (Mr. Cameron), 534. PROCLAMATIONS- Fifteenth Parliament- Convening (First Session) on 30th November, 1937, 1. Proroguing. See page 599. Profiteering, prevention of. See " Ministerial Statements-Price Control, &c." Prowse, Mr. See " Chairman of Committees." Public Service positions and Postmaster-General's Department Administration. See " Motions." Public Works Committee (Joint)- Appointments- Members of House of Representatives, 10. Senators, 11. Works referred to, Reports by, and Works approved or not approved- Canberra-Community Hospital- Referred to Committee, 67. Report of Committee, 129. Canberra-Hostel- Referred to Committee, 445, 460. Report of Committee, 501. Approval of work, 522. Darwin, Northern Territory- Erection of Administrative Offices- Referred to Committee, 407. Report of Committee, 557. Erection of Hospital- Referred to Committee, 177. Report of Committee, 211. Approval of work, 377. Erection of Gaol- Referred to Committee, 177. Report of Committee, 255. Kingsford Smith Aerodrome, Mascot, N.S.W.- Referred to Committee, 17. Report of Committee, 63. Approval of work, 154. Randwick, N.S.W.-Repatriation General Hospital- Referred to Committee, 340.

Q. Quorum- House adjourned for want of, 186. And see " Rulings-Chairman."

R. Radiator assemblies for motor vehicles. See " Ministerial Statements." Raw Cotton Bounty Bills. See " Bills." Refugees, European. See " Ministerial Statements " and " Statements." Regulations Bill. See " Bills." Repatriation General Hospital, Randwick. See " Public Works Committee." Representation Bill. See " Bills." Riordan, Mr.-Appointed to House Committee, 359. Royal Commissions. See " Ministerial Statements-' National Insurance' and 'Sydney General Post Office'." Rules Publication Bill. See " Bills."

RULINGS- By Mr. Speaker- Debate on motion (Mr. Curtin) to print Paper not in order (S.O. 68), 547. Invalid and Old-age Pensions Appropriation Bill. Not in order to discuss matters dealt with in the Invalid and Old-age Pensions Act, 398. Dissent from Ruling moved (Mr. Pollard); debate adjourned, 398. Ministerial Statement-Royal Commission on National Insurance proposals- Motion (Mr. Curtin) that Statement be laid on Table not in order, as Treasurer had made a Statement by leave of the House, and had not quoted from a document which could, under Standing Order 317, be called for, 133. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill 1938- Amendment (Mr. Curtin) to motion for allotment of time not in order, as subject matter of amendment was not relevant to the question of time allotted, 135. "Urgency "-Motion re wool appraisement centres not out of order, as subject-matter not mentioned in a Ministerial Statement already on Notice Paper for discussion, 535. RULING s-continued. By Chairman- National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill- Amendment not in order as beyond the scope of the Administrator's Message recommending appropriation, 122. Dissent from Ruling (Mr. Curtin), negatived (on division), 122. Amendment not in order as effect would be increased expenditure from Consolidated Revenue, 122, 125, 127 (2), 131, 132 (2). Dissent from Ruling (1Mr. Blackburn), negatived (on division), 127. Amendment not in order as appropriation would be increased, 137, 151. Amendment not in order, 145. Parliamentary Salaries Adjustment Bill 1938-Amendment not in order, as outside order of leave, and would increase appropriation, 90. Quorum-As Committee had just been counted, Chairman would not again count Committee, 276, 439. Dissent from Ruling (Mr. Ward), negatived (on division), 276-7. Dissent from Ruling (Mr. Gander) negatived, 439. Speech, extension of time- Motion for extension of time could not be accepted until the two periods for speaking allowed by Standing Order No. 257B had been exhausted; nor could Member proceed with second speech if another Member rose, 382. States Grants Bill 1938- Amendment not in order as it would increase appropriation, 222. By Temporary Chairmen- Call at discretion of Chair, 272. Dissent from Ruling (Mr. James) withdrawn, by leave, 272. Maternity Allowance Bill 1937- Amendment not in order as appropriation would be increased, 57. National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill- Amendment not in order as appropriation would be increased, 138, 148. Amendment (Mr. Spender), re exemption of Christian Scientists, in order, 128. Russia. See " Ministerial Statements-Finland and Russia." Ryrie, Hon. Sir Granville-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 5-6. Acknowledgment, 17.

S. Sale of Australian commodities to the United Kingdom, and other aspects of war-time marketing. See " War with Germany." Sales Tax. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means." Scholfield, Mr.--Appointed to Library Committee, 359. Science and Industry Research Bills. See "Bills." Scully, Mr. See " Statements." Seabrook, Mr. A. C. See " Ceabrook, Mr. A. C." Seamen's Compensation Bill. See " Bills." Seat of Government Acceptance Bill. See " Bills." Seat of Government (Administration) Bill. See " Bills." Select Committee. See " Bills," " Electoral Law and Procedure " and "Public Service positions and Postmaster-General's Department Administration." Sessional Orders- Days and Hours of Meeting, 10. Suspended to enable Want of Confidence motion to take precedence, 233. And see " Business." Sheep-skins, Export of. See " Ministerial Statements." Ship Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Shipping in Chinese waters. See " Ministerial Statements." Sitting Days and Hours. See " Business." Sittings after midnight. See " Midnight." Skins. See "Ministerial Statements-' Hides and Skins' and 'Sheepskins.'" SPEAKER, MR. (The HON. GEORGE BELL)- Address in Reply- Reports presentation of, and reply to, 22. Reports transmission to and reply of His Majesty the King, 61. Adjournment of House to date to be fixed by-Motion for, 60, 185, 342, 439, 523, 595. House meets in accordance with terms of resolution, 61, 187, 343, 441, 525. Adjournment of House to fixed date unless varied by, 210. Casting vote by, 87. Commission to administer Oath to Members, 4-5. Directs speech to be discontinued on grounds of irrelevance, but House orders Member have leave to continue, 253. Election of, 4. Oath administered by, 17, 61, 71, 343, 395, 403. Presentation of, to Governor-General, 4. SPEAKER, MR. (The HON. GEORGE BELL)-continued. Presents Papers, 63, 188, 225, 346, 442, 563. Relief to, by Temporary Chairmen of Committees, 11. Requests no action after naming Member, 233. Reports Governor-General's Opening Speech, 6-7. Warrant of-Nominating Temporary Chairmen of Committees, 10. Writ, issue of, 233 (proposed), 249, 346 (proposed) (2), 349 (2). And see " Rulings." Special Annuities Bill. See " Bills." Special Military Force. See " Ministerial Statements " (2), and under heading " War." Speech- Extensions of time (under Standing Order No. 257B)- Agreed to- Adjournment of House-337. "Urgency " Motions- 22, 119 (2), 121, 125, 157 (on division), 157, 245, 251 (2), 255 (3), 359, 381, 401 (2), 405 (3), 535, 537 (3). Other- 18, 19, 71, 74, 74 (further extension), 88, 91, 105 (2), 107 (3), 108, 109 (4), 109 (further extension), 113 (5), 115 (5), 116 (2), 177, 195 (2), 225, 233 (3), 235, 246 (2), 263, 269 (2), 273, 363, 372, 375, 376, 384, 424 (2), 484 (2), 530 (4), 531 (2), 533, 533 (further extension), 534 (2), 536, 540, 549 (2), 550. Negatived, 133, 235, 269. And see " Rulings by Chairman." Leave given to Member to continue at future time, 17, 307, 340, 375, 377, 410, 515, 571. Member directed to discontinue- Motion that Member be further heard- Agreed to, 253, 413, 418. Negatived (on division), 398-9. Spender, Hon. P. C.-Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Spurr, Mr. L. T.-Sworn, 403. Standing and Statutory Committees. See " House," " Library," "Printing," "Public Works," and " Standing Orders."

STANDING ORDERS- No. 70. See " Business." No. 119. See " Business." No. 241. See " Grievance Day." No. 257B. See " Speech " and " Urgency." No. 262A. See " Urgent Bills." Suspension of- By leave- To enable Order of Day for next sitting to be made next Order of Day, 589. To enable debate to proceed without interruption under Standing Order No. 119, 18, 211, 363, 377, 441. To enable Sales Tax Bills to be considered together, 200, 460. To enable Want of Confidence motion to take precedence, 233. To enable Flour Tax and Wheat Tax Bills to be considered together, 271. On notice- To enable stages of Bills to be passed without delay, 14, 22, 57, 59, 65, 70, 89, 100, 101 (2), 119, 153, 159, 160, 165, 166, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 190, 200, 202, 208, 209, 218, 221, 222, 250, 252 (2), 253, 256, 270, 271, 299, 300 (2), 302 (2), 303, 304, 305, 306 (2), 334, 367 (2), 389, 390, 426, 448, 460, 486, 490, 492 (2), 497, 498, 499 (2), 505 (2), 506, 508, 509 (2), 510 (2), 519, 536, 553, 554 (2), 555, 556, 564, 565, 566 (2), 567 (2), 568 (2), 569, 570 (2), 578, 579, 582, 583, 591 (2). Without notice, by absolute majority-To enable second reading to be moved forthwith, 74. Without notice, to enable a Statement to be made, 241-2 (negatived, on division). Standing Orders Committee- Appointment of, 13. Stanley, Lord-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 225. Acknowledgment, 267. Statements, by leave- Leave to make not granted, 213, 241, 535. Cameron. Mr.-- Broadcasting of overseas war news, 495. Tweed Daily, Murwillumbah-report criticizing speech of Member in House, 547. Casey, Mr.- Question on Notice-requests of State Governments for loan money for public works, 239. Statements, by leave-continued. Curtin, Mr.- Air liner Kyeema disaster-report of Air Accident Investigation Committee, 340. Asbestos industry, Western Australia, 217. Broadcasting of overseas war news, 495. Business of the House, 60. Coal strike, 213. Defence preparations, 445. European refugees, 289. International situations and Labour Party's views, 199. International situation, 188, 205, 207. Loan Council, 225. National Insurance, 375. Question on Notice-loan moneys requested by State Governments for public works, 239. Francis, Mr.- Coal strike, 213. James, Mr.- Coal strike, 213. Lazzarini, Mr.- Coal strike, 213. Lyons, Mr.- Air liner Kyeema disaster-report of Air Accidents Investigation Committee, 340. Resignation from Cabinet of Mr. White, 241. Menzies, Mr.- Article in Canberra Times, 235. Page, Mr. Earle- Business of the House, 60. Scully, Mr.- Coal strike, 213. White, Mr.- Resignation from Cabinet, 241. States Grants Bills. See " Bills." Statutory Rules-Disallowance of. See " Motions." Stewart, Hon. Sir F. H.- Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Appointed Minister for the Navy, and duties as Acting Minister, 525. Storer, H. J., Leading Seaman, death of. See " Urgency." Street, Mr.- Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, 188. Appointed to Lyons Ministry, 241. Appointed to Menzies Ministry, 349. Appointed Minister for the Army, and duties as Acting Minister, 525. Sugar. See " Ministerial Statements (2)." Sulphur Bounty Bills. See " Bills." Superannuation Bill. See " Bills." Supplementary Appropriation Bills. See " Bills." Supply-" Grievance Day." See " Grievance Day." Supply Bills. See " Bills." Supply and Development Bills. See " Bills." Supply and Development Department. See " War with Germany."

SUPPLY, COMMITTEE OF- Appointed, 9. Messages from Governor-General referred to, recommending appropriations for- Estimates-Revenue and Expenditure- 1937-38, 9. 1938-39, 189. 1938-39 (No. 2), 307. 1939-40, 451-2. 1939-40 [No. 2], 547-8. Estimates-Works and Buildings- 1938-39, 189. 1939-40, 451-2. 1939-40 [No. 2], 547-8. Supplementary Estimates- 1936-37, 166, 208. 1937-38, 438. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings)- 1936-37, 168, 208. 1937-38, 438. xlvi

SUPPLY, COMMITTEE OF-continued. House in Committee- Budget 1937-38- Debated and first item agreed to, 10. Budget 1938-39, 190. Debated, 215, 250, 263, 265, 266, 269, 272, 273. First item agreed to, 273. Budget 1939-40, 452. Debated 460, 462, 463, 484, 485, 493. And see " Financial Statement " under this heading. Estimates 1937-38, 10, 11, 14. Estimates 1938-39, 273, 276-9. Estimates (No. 2) 1938-39, 307, 334. Estimates 1939-40, 452. Estimates 1939-40 [No. 2], 583 (taken as a whole). Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 216, 217-8. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1939-40 [No. 2], 582. Financial Statement (Estimates 1939-40) [No. 2], 548, 582, 583. First item agreed to, 583. Supplementary Estimates 1936-37, 167, 209. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1936-37, 168, 209. Supplementary Estimates 1937-38, 438, 507. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 508. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1938-39, 153. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1938-39, 190. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40, 426. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1939-40, 505. Resolutions reported and adopted- Estimates 1937-38, 14. Estimates 1938-39, 279. Estimates 1938-39 (No. 2), 334. Estimates 1939-40 [No. 2], 583. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 218. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1939-40 [No. 2], 582. Supplementary Estimates 1936-37, 167, 209. Supplementary Estimates 1937-38, 508. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1936-37, 168, 209. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 508. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1938-39, 153. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1938-39, 190. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40, 426. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1939-40, 505. For subsequent proceedings see " Ways and Means " and " Bills." Suspension of Member. See "Members." Suspension of Sitting. See " Business." Suspension of Standing Orders. See " Standing Orders." Swearing-in of Members. See " Members." Switzerland. See " Bills-' Trade Agreement (Switzerland).' " Sydney General Post Office- Acceptance of tender for additions-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper agreed to, 398. (Printed Paper No. 154.) Report of Royal Commission-tabled, 445. (Printed Paper No. 223.) And see " Ministerial Statements (2) " and " Urgency."

T. Tariff Board. Annual Report, 1937-38-Motion to print Paper (Mr. White) debated and adjourned, 215. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Taxation proposals-additional. See " Ministerial Statements." Temporary Chairmen of Committees. See " Chairmen of Committees " and " Rulings." Therapeutic Substances Bill. See " Bills." Thorby, Mr. See " Country Party." Timber for butter boxes. See "Ministerial Statements." Timber prices. See " Ministerial Statements." Tinned plate industry. See " Ministerial Statements." Tractor Bounty Bills. See " Bills." Trade Agreement between United Kingdom and United States of America-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 263. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Trade Agreement (Brazil) Bill. See " Bills." Trade Agreement (Newfoundland) Bill. See " Bills." Trade Agreement (Switzerland) Bill. See " Bills." Trade Discussions between United Kingdom and Australia-Memorandum of Conclusions-Motion to print Paper, 199. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) And see " Ministerial State nrt.tF." xlvii

Trade Marks Bill. See " Bills." Trade Relations. See " Australia's Trade Relations, &c." and " Ministerial Statements." Trading with the Enemy Bill. See " Bills." Transport Workers Bill. See " Bills." Tyre Cord Bounty Bill. See " Bills."

U. Undesirable literature. See " Ministerial Statements." Unemployment. See " Urgency." Unemployment Insurance-Motion (Sir Frederick Stewart) to appoint Joint Committee, &c., debated, 409. Negatived (on division), 425. Unemployment Insurance and 40-hour week- Reports tabled, 17. Motion to print Papers debated, 17. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) URGENCY-Motions for adjournment of House- Time for debate extended, 255. Motions to debate matters of, viz.:- Air Force accidents (Mr. Forde)-Debatedand negatived, 22. Australasian Performing Right Association-Government's attitude to its powers and position (Mr. Cameron)-Debated and negatived, 405. Bounty on motor car engines-Use by Treasurer of money raised for (Sir H. S. Gullett)-Debated and negatived, 18. Canberra-building policy, Canberra High School, and alterations to Griffin plan (Sir Chas. Marr)-Debated and negatived, 171. Clothing Trade-failure of Government to prevent sweating conditions (Mr. Forde)-Debated and negatived (on division), after closure (on division), 433-4. Dairying industry-necessity to protect against substitutes such as margarine (Mr. Anthony)- Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 401. Empire air-mail service (Mr. Curtin)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 121. Italian cruiser-Assault on visiting Australian resident (Mr. Brennan)-Debated and negatived, 133. Mineral oil in Australia-necessity to develop oil-bearing areas, especially in Gippsland (Mr. Paterson)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 537. Motor car engines and chassis-Manufacture in Australia (Mr. Forde)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 251. Motor car manufacture in Australia-Failure of Government to develop policy re (Mr. Forde)- Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 125. Railway gauges-Standardization of (Mr. Drakeford)-Debate terminated on expiration of time allotted by House, 255. Storer, H. J., Leading Seaman-Death of (Mr. James)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 119. Sydney General Post Office-acceptance of a tender not the lowest (Mr. Thorby)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 381. Unemployment (Mr. Forde)-Debated and negatived (on division) after closure (on division), 267-8. Wheat industry-precarious position, and need for stabilized price (Mr. Wilson)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 157. Wheat industry-perilous condition and necessity for vigorous policy (Mr. Wilson)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 245. Wheat industry-necessity of Government ensuring stability (Mr. McHugh)-Debate terminated under Standing Order 257B, 359. Wool appraisement centres-advisability of adding to those fixed by Central Wool Committee (Mr. Prowse)-Debateterminated under Standing Order 257B, 535. Urgent Bills, &c. (under Standing Order 262A)- Appropriation Bill 1938-39, and Estimates 1938-39, 275. National Health and Pensions Insurance 1938, 134. National Registration 1939, 418. Supply (No. 1) 1939-40, 428. Supply and Development 1939, 391.

W. Wakefield Electoral Division- Issue of Writ, 233 (proposed), 249. Return to Writ announced, 343. Want of Confidence in the Government- Notice of Motion given (House adjourned), 229. Standing Orders suspended-To enable motion to take precedence, 233. Motion (Mr. Curtin) that because of its lamentable lack of leadership in regard to urgent national problems, Government has forfeited the confidence of the House, 233. Debated, 233-4, 235; negatived (on division) after closure (on division), 236. xlviii

WAR WITH GERMANY- Air Expeditionary Force-Ministerial Statement, 496. Broadcasting of overseas war news-Ministerial Statement, 495. Defence of Australia-Preparations-Ministerial and other Statements, 445. Documents exchanged between the United Kingdom and German Governments, from 22nd August, 1939, to 3rd September, 1939-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper debated, 441. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Footwear for Defence Forces-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 539. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Information Department-Functions and activities-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 537. Debated, 538, 540. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Military Forces-Rates of Pay-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 557. Amendment (Mr. Curtin) to increase rates of pay, debated; debate adjourned (on division), 557. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Price control and prevention of profiteering- Ministerial Statement, 445. Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 526. Motion (Mr. Curtin) to adjourn debate negatived (on division) ; debated, 536. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Ministerial Statement-Comparison of price movements, 593. Sale of Australian commodities to United Kingdom and other aspects of war-time marketing- Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 526. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Special Military Force-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 543. Amendment (Mr. Curtin) opposing despatch of expeditionary forces, debated; Standing Order 119 suspended; debate continued, 543, 543. Amendment negatived (on division) after closure (on division); motion agreed to, 543-4. Ministerial Statement, 489. Supply and Development Department-action taken since outbreak of war-Ministerial Statement- Motion to print Paper, 529. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) War activities of the Fighting Services-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 529. Debated, 549. Amendment (Mr. Forde) to increase rates of military pay; debate adjourned (on division), 549. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) War activities of the Government-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 525. Debated, 530, 531. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) War Cabinet and Economic Cabinet-formation and composition. See " Ministerial Statements- War activities of the Government " under this heading. War Pensions Appropriation Bill. See " Bills." Ward, Mr.-- Named and suspended from Committee and House for remainder of sitting, 174-5 (on division). Named and suspended from House for a week (on division), 531. Watson, Mr. W.-Death of-Vote of Condolence, 343.

WAYS AND MEANS, COMMITTEE OF- Appointed, 9. House in Committee- Apple and Pear Export Charges, 302. Apple and Pear Tax, 306. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 1), 23-54, 88, 89, 91, 94-5, 97-100. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 2), 76-82. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 3), 191-2, 300. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 4), 256-7, 299. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 5), 281-5, 301. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 6), 312-331, 357, 361, 365-7. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 7), 350-4, 493, 495-6, 497. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 8), 453-6, 499, 553. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 9), 464-70, 493, 495-6, 497. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 10), 471-83, 555, 561, 563-4. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 11), 503-4, 553. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 12), 515-18, 567. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 13), 519-20, 568. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 14), 548, 569-70. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 15), 571-3. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 1), 55, 101. Customs Tar;ff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 2), 470, 499. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 3), 483-4, 566. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 4), 518, 568. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 5), 574. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 1), 54-55, 101. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 2), 331, 367. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 3), 470, 498-9. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 4), 483, 565. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 5), 518, 567. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 6), 520, 569. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 7), 574. Customs Tariff (Newfoundland Preference) Amendment, 577-8. Estimates 1937-38, 14-15. Estimates 1938-39, 279. Estimates (No. 2) 1938-39, 334. WAYs AND MEANS, COMMITTEE OF-continued. House in Committee-continued. Estimates 1939-40 [No. 2], 584. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 218. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1939-40 [No. 2], 582. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 1), 56, 102-3, 179. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 2), 82, 498. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 3), 192, 300. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 4), 456-7, 554. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 5), 504, 554. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 6) (Gold), 523. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 7), 549, 570. Flour Tax and Wheat Tax, 270-1. Gold Tax, 487, 490, 555. Income Tax, 201-2, 202, 491-2. Land Tax, 249-50. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employees' Contributions), 75, 158-9. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employers' Contributions), 75, 159-60. Sales Tax, 193, 199-200, 452-3, 460. Supplementary Estimates 1936-37, 167, 209. Supplementary Estimates 1937-38, 508. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1936-37, 168, 209. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 508. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1938-39, 153. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1938-39, 190. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40, 426, 427. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1939-40, 506. Wheat Tax, 271. Resolutions reported and adopted- Apple and Pear Export Charges, 302. Apple and Pear Tax, 306. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 1), 100. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 3), 300. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 4), 299. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 5), 302. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 6), 367. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 7), 497-8. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 8), 554. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 9), 497-8. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 10), 564. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 11), 553. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 12), 567. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 13), 568. Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 14), 570. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 1), 101. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 2), 499. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 3), 566. Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) Amendment (No. 4), 568. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 1), 101. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 2), 367. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 3), 499. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 4), 566. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 5), 567. Customs Tariff (Exchange Adjustment) Amendment (No. 6), 569. Customs Tariff (Newfoundland Preference) Amendment, 578. Estimates 1937-38, 15. Estimates 1938-39, 279. Estimates (No. 2) 1938-39, 334. Estimates 1939-40 [No. 2], 584. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1938-39, 218. Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1939-40 [No. 2], 582. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 1), 179. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 2), 498. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 3), 300. Excise Tariff Amendment (Nos. 4 and 5), 554. Excise Tariff Amendment (No. 7), 570. Gold Tax, 490, 555. Income Tax, 202, 492. Flour Tax and Wheat Tax, 271. Land Tax, 250. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employees' Contributions), 159. National Health and Pensions Insurance (Employers' Contributions), 160. Sales Tax, 200, 460. Supplementary Estimates 1936-37, 167, 210. Supplementary Estimates 1937-38, 508. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1936-37, 168, 210. F.1908.-4 WAYS AND MEANS, COMMITTEE OF-continued. Resolutions reported and adopted-continued. Supplementary Estimates (Works and Buildings) 1937-38, 508. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1938-39, 154. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1938-39, 190. Supply Bill (No. 1) 1939-40-Reported, 428. Adopted (on division), 429. Supply Bill (No. 2) 1939-40, 506. Wheat Tax, 271. For subsequent proceedings see " Bills." Question put under Standing Order No. 241. See " Grievance Day." Wheat Industry- Assistance to (Ministerial Statement), 263. Financial assistance to-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 526. Debated, 533. Amendment (Mr. Gregory) to omit words with a view to Government providing 3s. 6d. per bushel, debated, 533, 534. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) Financial assistance, marketing and stabilization-Ministerial Statement-Motion to print Paper, 543. (Lapsed at Prorogation.) And see " Urgency." Wheat Industry Assistance Bill. See " Bills." Wheat Industry (War-time Control) Bill. See " Bills." Wheat Tax. See " Bills " and " Ways and Means." White, Mr.- Leave of absence, 107. Resignation from Ministry, 241. And see " Statements." White alien migration. See " Ministerial Statements." Wilmot Electoral Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Notification of return to Writ, 403. Return to Writ, 405. Wine Export Bounty Bill. See " Bills." Wire Netting Bounty Bills. See " Bills." Wool appraisement centres. See " Urgency." Woolpacks. See " Ministerial Statements-Cornsacks and Woolpacks." Writs- Returns for General Election announced, 3-4. Griffith Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Return to Writ announced, 395. Northern Territory-Return to Writ, 61. Wakefield Division- Issue of Writ, 233 (proposed), 249. Return to Writ announced, 343. Wilmot Division- Issue of Writ, 346 (proposed), 349. Notification of return to Writ (Member introduced), 403. Return to Writ, 405.

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Youth Employment Bill. See " Bills-' States Grants (Youth Employment).' " THE PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

INDEX

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Aboriginals. See " Northern Territory-Recommendations of Policy by Dr. Donald Thomson." Accountancy Advisor), Panel. See " Supply and Development Act." Acquisition of Lands. See " Lands Acquisition Act." Activities of the Fighting Services. See " War with Germany." Activities of the Government. See " War with Germany." Advances to Settlers Act- Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 84 .. .. 83 188 Statement of cases in which Minister has varied terms and conditions of repayments of advances for purchase of wire and wire netting .. 205 427 Advisory Council on Nutrition. See "Nutrition." Aerial Survey. See " Northern Australia Survey Act." Aerodrome. See" Public Works Committee." Aeronautical Research-Report by H. E. Wimperis on Inaugura- tion of Aeronautical Research in Australia-21st December, 1937 .... 29 27 67 III. .1189 Agreements. See International Affairs , Sugar Agreement and " Trade Agreement, &c." Agricultural Council- Seventh Meeting, Canberra, 12th-13th May, 1938-Statement dealing with, together with Resolutions agreed to 41 39 105 III. 1207 Eighth Meeting, Perth, 8th-9th September, 1938-Statement dealing with, together with Resolutions agreed to .. 94 87 199 I1. 121.5 Air Accidents Investigation Committee. See " Airliner Kyeema Disaster." Air Force-Establishment of new flying training school and selection of site at Forest Hill, Wagga, New South Wales .... 370 Air Force Act-Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1938- Nos. 12, 13, 22 ...... 24 63 No. 48 ...... 39 113 No. 77 ...... 83 188 No. 97 ...... 113 237 No. 120 ...... 168 346 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 21 ...... 168 34:6 No. 40 ...... 179 379 No. 64 ...... 212 442 No. 142 ...... 249 527 Agd see" Defence Act, Naval Defence Act and Air Force Act." Air Navigation Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 104 ...... 13 237 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Paper No. Where Bound. Paper. (f printed). Page in-

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Air Navigation Act-Regulations Amended-continued. Statutory Rules 1939- No. 2 ...... 179 379 No. 122 ...... 250 527 Aircraft Personnel, Documents of Identity for-Exchange of Notes between Governments of United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and India, and- Belgium (Brussels, 29th April, 1938)...... 107 227 Denmark (Copenhagen, 21st July, 1937) ...... 51 171 Netherlands (The Hague, 21st August, 1939)...... 267 558 Norway (Oslo, llth October, 1937).. . .. 51 171 Sweden (Stockholm, 30th May, 1938) ...... 117 239 Airliner Kyeema Disaster-Report by Air Accidents Investigation Committee-December, 1938 ...... 164 340 Alcohol. See " Power Alcohol Industry, &c." Aliens. See " National Security Act." Apple and Pear Bounty Acts 1936- Report on working of Acts, together with return of bounty paid ...... 21 Apple and Pear Bounty Act 1937- Regulations-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 18 . .. .. 25 63 Report on working of Act, together with return of bounty paid .. 267 558 Apple and Pear Organization Act- Australian Apple and Pear Board-Report, together with Statement by Minister regarding operation of the Act, for period ended 30th June, 1939 (First)...... 270 263 553 IT. 433 Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 124 ...... 248 527 Apple and Pear Tax Assessment Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 50 ...... 212 442 Arbitration. See " Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act." Arbitration (Public Service) Act- Determinations by the Arbitrator, &c.- 1937- No. 16-Postal Overseers' Union of Australia .. . 6 7 No. 17-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia; and Federated Public Service Assistants' Association of Australia .. . .. 15 13 No. 18-Commonwealth Telephone Officers' Associa- tion ...... 15 13 No. 19-Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation of Australia ; Amalgamated Engine- ering Union; and Australasian Society of Engineers ...... 19 59 No. 20-Amalgamated Engineering Union .. .. 19 69 No. 21-Amalgamated Engineering Union; Aus- tralasian Society of Engineers; Electrical Trades Union of Australia; and Boilermakers' Society of Australia ...... 19 59 No. 22-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia and others; Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation of Australia ; Commonwealth Storemen and Packers' Union of Australia; Commonwealth Foremen's As- sociation; and Commonwealth Naval Store- housemen's Association ...... 19 59 No. 23-Line Inspectors' Association, Common- wealth of Australia; Commonwealth Medical Officers' Association; and Commonwealth Temporary Clerks' Association ...... 24 63 1938- No. 1-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' Association ...... 24 63 No. 2-Amalgamated Engineering Union .. .. 24 63 No. 3-Fourth Division Officers' Association of the Trade and Customs Department of Australia .. .. 24 63 No. 5-Federated Public Service Assistants' Asso- ciation of Australia ...... 29 73 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page In-

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Arbitration (Public Service) Act-continued. Determinations by the Arbitrator, &c.-continued. 1938-continued. No. 6-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ; Australian Postal Electricians' Union ; Australian Third Division Telegraphists and Postal Clerks' Union; Commonwealth Postmasters' Association; Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' Association; Com- monwealth Public Service Clerical Association; Federated Public Service Assistants' Association of Australia ; Fourth Division Officers' Associa- tion of the Trade and Customs Department; Fourth Division Postmasters, Postal Clerks and Telegraphists' Union; and Postal Electricians Supervisors and Foremen's Association . .. 29 70 No. 7-Line Inspectors' Association ...... 29 70 No. 8-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia...... 29 70 No. 9-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 30 70 No. 10-Commonwealth Postmasters' Association .. 29 70 No. 11-Fourth Division Postmasters, Postal Clerks and Telegraphists' Union ...... 29 70 No. 12-Federated Public Service Assistants' Asso- ciation of Australia ...... 29 73 No. 13-Commonwealth Telegraph Traffic and Supervisory Officers' Association . . . 29 73 No. 14-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 39 105 No. 15-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 39 105 No. 16-Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen ; Australian Workers' Union; Boilermakers' Society of Australia ; and Elec- trical Trades Union of Australia .. .. . 47 146 No. 17-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 75 185 No. 18-Australian Postal Electricians' Union .. .. 82 199 No. 19-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia...... 82 199 No. 20-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia; and Australian Workers' Union .. .. 82 199 No. 21-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 88 207 No. 22-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 88 207 No. 23-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 120 249 No. 24-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 127 255 No. 25-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' Association ...... 131 265 No. 26-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 131 265 No. 27-Fourth Division Postmasters, Postal Clerks and Telegraphists' Union; and Federated Public Service Assistants' Association of Australia ...... 139 275 No. 28-Australian Third Division Telegraphists' and Postal Clerks' Union ...... 139 296 No. 29-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 154 309 No. 30-Meat Inspectors' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 167 346 No. 31-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 167 346 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (Ifprinted). Page Page In-

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Arbitration (Public Service) Act,-continued. Determinations by the Arbitrator, &c.-continued. 1938-continued. No. 32-Fourth Division Postmasters', Postal Clerks' and Telegraphists' Union ...... 167 346 1939- No. 1-Postal Electricians Supervisors and Foremen's Association, Postmaster-General's Department, Commonwealth of Australia .. . .. 168 346 No. 2-Australian Postal Electricians' Union .. .. 168 346 No. 3-Federated Public Service Assistants' Associa- tion of Australia ...... 168 346 No. 4-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 168 346 No. 5-Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association ...... 168 346 No. 6-Federated Public Service Assistants' Associa- tion of Australia ...... 168 346 No. 7-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 171 365 No. 8-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 171 365 No. 9-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 171 365 No. 10-Commonwealth Telephone Officers' Asso- ciation ...... 171 365 No. 11-Fourth Division Officers' Association of the Trade and Customs Department .. . 179 387 No. 12-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' Association ...... 183 395 No. 13-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 185 405 No. 14-Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation of Australia ...... 212 442 No. 15-Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation of Australia ...... 212 442 No. 16-Arms, Explosives and Munition Workers' Federation of Australia ...... 212 442 No. 17-Commonwealth Telephone Officers' Asso- ciation ...... 212 442 No. 18-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia...... 212 442 No. 19-Amalgamated Engineering Union; Aus- tralasian Society of Engineers; and Boiler- makers' Society of Australia ...... 212 442 No. 20-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 212 442 No. 21-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service ...... 212 442 No. 22-Australian Postal Electricians' Union; Australian Third Division Telegraphists' and Postal Clerks' Union; Commonwealth Tele- phone Officers' Association; Federated Public Service Assistants' Association; Fourth Divi- sion Officers' Association of the Department of Trade and Customs; Fourth Division Post- masters, Postal Clerks and Telegraphists' Union; Meat Inspectors' Association, Commonwealth Public Service; and Professional Officers' Association, Commonwealth Public Service .. .. 212 442 No. 23-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service' ...... 227 486 No. 24-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia...... 227 486 No. 25-Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union of Australia ...... 248 533 No. 26-Federated Public Service Assistants' Asso- ciation of Australia; and Professional Officers' Association, Commonwealth Public Service .. .. 248 533 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper.Paper No. Papr.(if printed). Page In-

Journals. V. and P. Vol. Page. Arbitration (Public Service) Act--continued. Determinations by the Arbitrator, &c.-econtinued. 1939-continued. No. 27-Professional Officers' Association, Common- wealth Public Service . .. . . 248 533 No. 28-Commonwealth Public Service Artisans' Association ...... 288 593 No. 29-Australian Third Division Telegraphists and Postal Clerks' Union . .. . . 288 593 No. 30-Australian Third Division Telegraphists and Postal Clerks' Union . . . .. 288 593 Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 33 . .171 359 Arrested Nationals-Reciprocal Arrangement between Soviet Government and Governments of United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and India with respect to arrested and im- prisoned nationals-l4th July, 1937 ...... 69 Audit Act- Transfers of amounts approved by Governor-General in Council-Financial year-

1936-37 ...... 24 63 1937-38 ...... 139 281 1938-39 ...... 248 533 And see " Finance." Australia. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c.. ".Arrested Nationals " " Extradition Treaties ", " Iron Ore Reserves, &c" and " Trade Discussions, &c." Australian Agricultural Council. See " Agricultural Council " Australian Apple and Pear Board. See " Apple and Pear Organiza- tion Act." Australian Barley Board. See " National Security Act." Australian Broadcasting Commission Act-Broadcasting Com- mission-Annual Report and Balance-sheet-Year- 1936-37 (Fifth) ...... 29 73 1937-38 (Sixth) ...... 102 155 309 111. 1221 1938-39 (Seventh) ...... 253 535 Australian Canned Fruits Board. See " Canned Fruits Export Control Act." Australian Capital. See "Canberra ""Seat of Government Acceptance Act, &c" and " Seat of Government (Admnms- tration) Act." Australian Comm oditics, Sale of. See " War with Germany." Australian Dairy Produce Board. See " Dairy Produce Export Control Act." Australian Government and Trade Commissioners in United States of America, Canada, China, Egypt, Netherlands India, and New Zealand-Reports for 1938-39 .. . . 257 267 558 II. 805 Australian Imperial Force -Canteens Funds Act-Annual Report by the Trustees (including Sir Samuel McCaughey Bequest for Technical Education of Soldiers' Children)-Year- 1937-38 (Eighteenth) ...... 105 225 1938-39 (Nintecnth) ...... 249 531 Australian Meat Board. See " Meat Export Control Act.". Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act- Alleged Anomalies- Letter, dated 19th May, 1939, to Prime Minister from Federal President, the Returned Sailors and Soldiers'

Imperial League of Australia ...... 385 Letter, dated 22nd May, 1939, to Minister for Repatria- tion from Wentworth Falls Sub-branch, the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia . .385 Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938- No. 10 ...... 25 63

No. 42 ...... 34,39 90 Nos. 71, 73 ...... 83 188 Repatriation Commission-Report for Year- 1936-37 ...... 52 35 91 11. 241 1937-38 ...... 83 123 255 11. 277 1938-39 ...... 242 259 547 11. 305 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. ape Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page in-

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Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act-continued. War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunals-Reports for year- 1937-38 ...... 83 188 1938-39 ...... 225 225 461 II. 329 Australian Wine Board. See " Wine Overseas Marketing Act." Australian Wool Board-Annual Report-Year- 1937-38 (Second) ...... 92 120 245 II. 945 1938-39 (Third) ...... 271 255 537 II. 965 Australia's Trade Relations and Revision of Ottawa Agreement- Ministerial Statement-7th December, 1937 (In House of Representatives) (In Senate-Empire Trade and Ottawa Agreement- Statement-8th December, 1937) .3 18 18 II. 905 Austria. See" Political Refugees, &c." Aviation, Civil-Report of Committee appointed by Minister for Civil Aviation to investigate and report on administration of the Civil Aviation Board, the organization of the newly- created Department of Civil Aviation, and associated ques- tions-30th December, 1938 ...... 363

Bank Act. See " Commonwealth Bank Act." Bank for International Settlements-Protocol regarding Im- munities-Brussels, 30th July, 1936 ...... 164 339 Bankruptcy Act-- Reports by Attorney-General-Year ended- 31st July, 1937 (Ninth) ...... 53 19 57 III. 1251 31st July, 1938 (Tenth) ...... 159 155 309 III. 1267 31st July, 1939 (Eleventh) ...... 265 263 553 III. 1283 Rules Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 111 ...... 24 63 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 41 ...... 190 423 Barley Board. See " National Security Act." Belgium. See" Aircraft Personnel, &c." Bills of Exchange. See" Stamp Laws, &c." Boots for Defence Forces. See " Defence Forces-Footwear." Bounty. See " Apple and Pear Bounty Acts ", " Citrus Fruits Bounty Acts ", " Iron and Steel Products Bounty Act", " Orange Bounty Act ", " Papua and New Guinea Bounties Acts ", " Prune Bounty Acts ", " Raw Cotton Bounty Act ", " Sulphur Bounty Act ", " Tariff Board ", " Tractor Bounty Act ", " Wine Export Bounty Act" and " Wire Netting Bounty Act." Broadcasting Commission. See " Australian Broadcasting Com- mission Act." Budget. See " Finance." Butter and Cheese. See " National Security Act."

Canada. See " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c." and " Transport Investigation." Canberra- Community Hospital-Report by W. A. E. Lewis, Hospitals Commission of New South Wales, on certain matters concerning the Hospital-29th July, 1937 ...... 63 And see " Public Works Committee." Cost of Living-Reports (Nos. 1-6) (June, 1938-January, 1939) by Sir William Clemens .. 185 407 And see " Seat of Government Acceptance Act, &c." and " Seat of Government (Administration) Act." Canned Fruits Export Charges Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 114 ...... 168 347 Canned Fruits Export Control Act- Australian Canned Fruits Board-Annual Report, together with Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act- Year- 1937-38 (Twelfth) ...... 145 .. 309 II. 437 1938-39 (Thirteenth) ...... 268 273 558 II. 465 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Paper No. Where Bound. Paper. (if printed). Page in-

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Canned Fruits Export Control Act-oontinued. Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-Nos. 98, 105 ...... 7 7 Statutory Rules 1938- No. 67 ...... 83 188 No. 101 ...... 118 237 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 106 ...... 248 527 Capital Issues. See " National Security Act." Capitulations in Egypt, Abolition of. See " Egypt." Census and Statistics Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 114 ...... 24 63 Chamberlain, Mr. See" International Affairs." Cheese. Sete " National Security Act-Butter and Cheese, &c." Cheques. See" Stamp Laws, &c." China. See " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c." Citrus Fruits Bounty Act 1937-Report on working of Act, together with return of bounty paid for year 1937 ...... 171 361 Citrus Fruits Bounty Act 1938- Regulations-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 87 ...... 83 188 Report on working of Act, together with return of bounty paid for year 1938 ...... 267 558 Civil and Commercial Matters. See " Legal Proceedings, &c." Civil Aviation Board. See "Aviation, Civil." Clemens, Sir William. See " Canberra." Clothing Factory. See " Munitions Supply Board." Cockatoo Island Dockyard. See " Commonwealth Shipping Act." Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1939- No. 23 ...... 171 371 No. 79 ...... 217 451 Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act and Customs Act-Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 115 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1938- Nos. 1, 19, 29, 31 ...... 25 64 No. 38 ...... 35 91 Nos. 56, 60 ...... 65 169 No. 102 ...... 118 237 No. 108 ...... 123 255 No. 109 ...... 164 339 No. 115 ...... 171 363 Statutory Rules 1939- Nos. 10, 12 ...... 168 347 No. 81 ...... 217 451 No. 140 ...... 249 527 And see " Customs Act." Commercial Matters. See " Legal Proceedings, &c." Commissions. See " Australian Broadcasting Commission Act ", " Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act ", " Commonwealth Grants Commission Act ", " National Debt Commission Act ", " River Murray Waters Act ", " Sydney General Post Office " and " War Service Homes Act" Committees. See " Air Accidents Investigation Committee", "Aviation, Civil ", " Conway, Captain T. P. (Senate Select Committee) ", "Liquid Fuels ", " Loans, Small ", " New Guinea", " Papua and New Guinea ", "Political Refugees, &c.", " Printing Committee ", " Public Works Committee ", " Regulations and Ordinances Committee (Senate) ", " Secondary Industries Testing and Research ", " Standing Orders ", " Sugar Agreement ", " Transport Investigation" and " Unemployment Insurance." Commonwealth and State Ministers-Conferences- Unemployment Insurance and 40-hour week-Report of Conference-Canberra, 13th August, 1937 ...... 15 17 Wheat-Report of Proceedings-Canberra, 29th August, 1938 93 82 188 III. 1299 And see " Agricultural Council, &c." Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (f printed). Page in-

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Commonwealth Bank Act- Balance-sheets of Commonwealth Bank and Commonwealth Savings Bank and Statement of Liabilities and Assets of Note Issue Department, together with Auditor- General's Reports thereon-as at- 31st December, 1937 ...... 63 30th June, 1938 ...... 82 188 31st December, 1938 ...... 167 346 30th June, 1939 ...... 212 442 Treasurer's Statement of combined accounts of Common- wealth Bank and Commonwealth Savings Bank, together with certificate of Auditor-General-as at- 30th June, 1937 ...... 6 7 31st December, 1937 ...... 24 67 30th June, 1938 ...... 90 207 31st December, 1938 ...... 168 350 30th June, 1939 ...... 248 527 Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938--No. 88 ...... 82 199 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 63 ...... 217 451 Commonwealth Grants Commission Act- Commonwealth Grants Commission- Report on Applications by South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania for Financial Assistance in year- 1938-39 (Fifth) ...... 90 82 188 IV. 1593 1939-40 (Sixth) ...... 224 217 451 IV. 1781 Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 56 .. .. 212 442 Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 50 ...... 47 151 Commonwealth Public Service Act- Appointments-Department- Attorney-General- Bond, H. G...... 82 188 Falls, G. P...... 7 8 Hogan, T. K...... 82 188 Hutchison, N. L...... 47 151 Mercer, E. H...... 43 115 Petersson, K. B...... 82 188 Purcell, P. C. . . . 24 64 Simper, D. J...... 208 434 Civil Aviation- Martin, F. B...... 215 442 McCormack, J. A...... 215 442 Robinson, R. S...... 249 529 Wiggins, C. S...... 215 442 Commerce- Belford, O. K...... 39 109 Belle, C. N...... 47 119 Brownell, R ...... 168 350 Colbev, F. H...... 24 64 Crone, J. K...... 24 64 Dwyer, W. B...... 120 249 Kentwell, C. S...... 168 350 Maplestone, L. T...... 82 188 Potts, R. A ...... 227 485 Scott, P. D. M...... 168 350 Smith, C. B...... 24 64 Wood, E. F. B...... 24 64 External AfEairs- Wynes, W. A...... 39 91 Health- Franklands, H. M...... 7 8 Gay, KR...... 7 8 Graham, C. S...... 7 8 Gumley, A. J...... 212 442 Kenny, J. J. M...... 7 8 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Paper No. ------Where Bound. Prper, (if printed). Page ln-

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Commonwealth Public Service Act-continued. Appointments-Department-continued. Health-continued. Mathieson, J. B...... 82 199 McKay, A. C...... 82 188 Slater, E. C...... 249 527 Stevens, F. R. T...... 139 275 Interior- Campbell, A. R...... 24 64 Cook, N...... Ill 237 Dale, P. T...... 7 8 Disney, P. E...... 47 127 Doran, F. G...... 47 151 Dwyer, L. J...... 7 8 Edward, D. G...... i..Ill 237 Fielding, J.M...... 33 87 Fizelle, M...... 212 442 Gamble, W. M. F...... 168 350 Gates, H. J...... 7 8 Gibbs, W.J ...... 249 532 Gordon, D. V...... 249 527 Hartley, F...... 11l 237 Henderson, T. R...... 61 169 Johnston, J ...... 185 403 Jones, H. A...... 11l 237 Jones, W. F...... 47 127 Maguire, A. E...... 7 8 McConnell, J. F...... 212 442 McCouat, J. B...... 249 527 McRae, J. N ...... 7 8 Murray, F. A...... 197 423 Newell, H. F...... 7 8 Perry, L. A...... 111 237 Reynolds, N. J...... 7 8 Rodan, J. W...... 7 8 Rose, F. G. G...... 7 8 Shackell, E. M...... 7 8 Woolley, R.V...... 249 527 Parliamentary Reporting Staff- Hume, R. L...... 82 188 Odgers, J. R...... 7 8 Postmaster-General- Robertson, I. H...... 168 347 Santamaria, J. M...... 212 442 Prime Minister- Rogers, L. J...... 288 593 Treasury- Balmford, W. C...... 93 199 Brigden, J. B...... 24 64 Craig, C. G...... 176 375 Dain, D...... 91 207 Fraser, K. M...... 225 485 Heath, E. K...... 168 347 Jewkes, G. G...... 147 296 Mauldon, F. R. E...... 91 207 Moyle, J. J...... 227 489 Nimmo, J. F...... 120 251 Ridley, H. B. W...... 39 105 Smart, W. R...... 33 89 Whitehead, M. A...... 168 347 Works- Barbour, J. W. F...... 168 347 Boekenstein, W. A...... 168 347 Brogan, B.A...... 168 347 Dimant, C. 1..... 168 347 Hannaker, N. M...... 168 347 Hannam, H.G...... 168 347 Hargrave, F. C...... 168 347 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Paper No. Where Bound. Paper. (if printed). Pagege In-n-

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Commonwealth Public Service Act-continued. Appointments-Department-continued. Works--continued. Miller, E. L...... 168 347 Mylne, G. J...... 168 347 Pate, A. J. W...... 168 347 Pike, G. M...... 168 347 Shaw, R. H...... 168 347 Spottswood, C. D...... 168 347 List of Permanent Officers of Commonwealth Service on 30th June, 1937 ...... 24 64 Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937- Nos. 100, 103 ...... 7 8 No. 118 ...... 29 70 Statutory Rules 1938- No. 35 ...... 29 70 No. 41 ...... 39 105 No. 54 (Parliamentary Officers) ...... 47 157 Nos. 69 (Parliamentary Officers), 79 ...... 82 188 No. 105 ...... 120 242 No. 110 ...... 147 293 No. 113 ...... 168 347 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 4 ...... 168 347 No. 36 ...... 175 371 No. 46 (Parliamentary Officers) ...... 189 415 Nos. 52, 59 (Parliamentary Officers), 62, 65 .. .. 212 442 No. 105 ...... 249 527 No. 154 ...... 255 538 Reports on Commonwealth Public Service by Board of Com- missioners- Fourteenth-6th December, 1937 .. .. 54 17 21 III. 1307 Fifteenth-7th December, 1938 ...... 158 171 359 III. 1331 Sixteenth-4th December, 1939 ...... 266 279 581 III. 1345 And see " Arbitration (Public Service) Act" and "Super- annuation Act." Commonwealth Public Works Committee Act-Seventeenth General Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works ...... 157 175 371 III. 241 Commonwealth Railways-Statement giving resumd of inquiries into administration by W. H. Sharwood ...... 563 Commonwealth Railways Act- By-laws- Nos. 77, 78 ...... 25 64 Nos. 79, 80 ...... 168 347 Report on Commonwealth Railways for year- 1936-37 ...... 17 9 9 III. 1355 1937-38 ...... 156 139 275 III. 1387 1938-39 ...... * 257 547 And see " Port Augusta to Port Pirie Railway Act, &c." Commonwealth Shipping Act-Commonwealth Shipping Board- Cockatoo Island Dockyard-Balance-sheet and Liquidation Account, with Auditor-General's certificates-as at- 28th February, 1937 ...... 9 9 28th February, 1938 ...... 111 237 28th February, 1939 ...... 267 558 Commonwealth Standing Committee on Liquid Fuels. See " Liquid Fuels." Compressed Gas. See " Liquid Fuels." Conciliation and Arbitration Act. See" Commonwealth Concilia- tion and Arbitration Act." Conferences. See " Commonwealth and State Ministers." Contract Immigrants Act-Return for- 1937...... 39 94 1938...... 184 401 SSee Paper No. 24 of Session 1940. Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper. Paper No. (if printed). Page in-

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Control of Naval Waters Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 43 ...... 39 105 Conventions. See "Egypt ", " Extradition-Treaties ", "Legal Proceedings, &c.", " Nationality Laws, &c.", " Stamp Laws, &c." and " Torpedoes, Salvage of." Conway, Captain T. P., Case for compensation, &c.-Senate Select Committee- Progress Report re extension of time for presentation of Final Report ...... 199 Final Report, with Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence S.3 215 .. S.1 309 Cost of Living. See " Canberra." Cotton. See " Raw Cotton Bounty Act " and " Tariff Board." Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. See "Science and Industry Research Act " and " Secondary Industries Testing and Research." Customs Act- Proclamations prohibiting the Exportation (except under certain conditions) of- Aluminium, unwrought (including scrap) ; Aluminium bars, rods, angles, tees, plates, sheets, circles and strips (dated 23rd November, 1939).. .257 540 Bags, sacks and woolpacks (dated 7th September, 1939) ...... 249 532 Black, galvanized and steam screwed and socketed iron or steel pipes or tubes in sizes not exceeding 3 inches in internal diameter (dated 28th October, 1939) ...... 249 532 Flexible shafting and casing therefor (dated 15th September, 1939) ...... 249 532 Gold (variation, dated 18th October, 1939) .. .. 249 532 Hides and skins (dated 20th September, 1939) .. .. 249 532 Leather produced from cattle hides and calf skins (dated 16th November, 1939) . .. .. 257 540 Notes and gold (dated 13th September, 1939) .. .. 249 532 Sulphate of ammonia, compounded fertilizers con- taining sulphate of ammonia, and phosphate fertilizers (dated 23rd November, 1939) .. .. 257 540 Wool (dated 12th September, 1939) ...... 249 532 Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 108 ...... 21 60 Statutory Rules 1938- No. 7 ...... 25 64 No. 40 ...... 35 91 No. 49 ...... 43 119 No. 61 ...... 67 171 No. 65 ...... 69 177 Nos. 72, 85 ...... 83 188 No. 86 ...... 83 199 No. 11 . . . .. 164 339 Statutory Rules 1939- Nos. 9, 22 ...... 168 347 No. 37 ...... 179 381 No. 78 ...... 217 451 Nos. 92, 101 ...... 249 533 No. 138 ...... 249 527 No. 157 ...... 257 540 Nos. 161, 163...... 273 558 And see " Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act and Customs Act ", " Tariff Board Act " and " Tariff Board." Cutlack, M. See " Northern Territory." Czechoslovakia. See " International Affairs."

Dairy Produce Export Charges Act-Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 117 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 80 ...... 217 451 No. 141 ...... 249 527 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. here Bound Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page In-

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Defence Forces-continued. Footwear-continued. Footwear for the Defence Forces-Ministerial State- ment-28th November, 1939 ...... 539 Statement from the Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' and Allied Trades Association, Sydney ...... 539 Pay of Military Forces. See " Rates of pay, &c." under this heading. Rates of pay of Military Forces-Ministerial Statement-5th December, 1939 ...... 557 Second Australian Imperial Force. See " War with Ger- many-Special Military Force." Special Military Force. See " War with Germany." Defence Proposals of the Government-Ministerial Statement- 27th April, 1938 (In House of Representatives) (In Senate-New Defence Programme-Ministerial State- ment-28th April, 1938) .. .. . 40 28 63 II. 399 Denmark. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c." and " Extradition- Treaties." Dried Fruits Export Charges Act-Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 23 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 17 ...... 168 347 Dried Fruits Export Control Act- Dried Fruits Control Board-Annual Report, together with Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act- Year- 1937-38 (Fourteenth) ...... 91 120 249 II. 545 1938-39 (Fifteenth) ...... 264 253 535 II. 563 Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 3 .. .. 25 64

Ecuador. See " Extradition-Treaties." Egypt- Final Act, Convention and other documents regarding Abolition of Capitulations in Egypt-Montreux, 8th May, 1937 ...... 51 163 And see " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c." Elections, 1937- Statistical Returns showing voting within each Subdivision in relation to Senate Election and General Elections for House of Representatives, 1937, viz.:- New South Wales ...... 46 25 63 II. 1 Queensland ...... 45 25 63 II. 41 South Australia ...... 47 25 63 II. 63 Tasmania ...... 48 25 63 II. 83 Victoria ...... 49 25 63 II. 101 Western Australia ...... 50 25 63 II. 135 Statistical Return showing voting within each Subdivision in relation to Election for House of Representatives, 1937, for the Northern Territory ...... 44 25 63 II. 151 Elections and Referendums-Statistical Returns in relation to Senate Elections, 1937; General Elections for House of Representatives, 1937 ; together with Summaries of Elections and Referendums, 1903-1937 . .. . . 60 25 63 II. 155 Empire Trade. See " Australia's Trade Relations, &c." Enemy Property. See " National Security Act." Estimates. See " Finance." Excise Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1939- No. 5 ...... 168 347 No. 39 ...... 179 381 No. 60 ...... 212 443 No. 121 ...... 249 527 Export Charges. See " Canned Fruits, &c.", " Dairy Produce, &c.", " Dried Fruits, &c." and " Meat, &c." Export Control. See "Canned Fruits, &c.", "Dairy Produce, &c.", "Dried Fruits, &c." and " Meat, &c." Export of Iron Ore-Statement by Prime Minister relating to pro- hibition of export of iron ore as from 1st July, 1938...... 171 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page In-

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External Affairs. See " International Affairs." External Affairs Department-Report for year- 1937...... 38 29 73 III. 1421 1938...... 153 175 363 III. 1537 Extradition-Treaties- 31st March, 1873--Between United Kingdom and Denmark- Notes extending Proceedings between Iceland, and New Guinea and Nauru-London, 25th November, 1937 .. .. 51 163 31st March, 1873-Supplementary Convention between United Kingdom and Iceland-London, 25th October, 1938 .. . 255 537 20th September, 1880-Supplementary Convention between United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, and Ecuador-Quito, 4th June, 1934 ...... 51 163 24th November, 1880-Supplementary Convention between United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and Luxemburg-Luxemburg, 23rd January, 1937 .. .. 107 227

Fair Rents. See " National Security Act." Fertilizer. See " States Grants (Fertilizer) Acts." Finance- Budget-Year- 1938-39-Papers presented by the Hon. R. G. Casey .. 65 84 190 V. 1 1939-40-Papers presented by the Rt. Hon. R. G. Menzies, K.C...... 176 222 452 V. 175 1939-40-Revised Papers presented by the Hon. P. C. Spender, K.C...... 245 295 589 V. 359 Estimates- Additions, New Works, Buildings, &c.- Expenditure-Year- 1938-39 ...... 64 84 189 V. 763. 193940 ...... 175 222 451 V. 1107 1939-40 [No. 2] (In substitutionforPaper No. 175) 239 263 547 V. 1451 Additions, New Works, Buildings, &c.-Supplementary- Expenditure-Year- 1936-37 ...... 61 .. 168,208 V. 1479 1937-38 ...... 171 .. 438 V. 1483 Departmental- Expenditure-Year-1938-39 (No. 2) .. .. 101 155 307 V. 783 Revenue and Expenditure-Year- 1937-38 ...... * 11 9 1938-39 ...... 63 84 189 V. 459 1939-40 ...... 174 222 451 V. 791 1939-40 [No. 2] (In substitutionfor Paper No. 174) 238 263 547 V. 1131 Departmental-Supplementary- Expenditure-Year- 1936-37 ...... 62 .. 166, 208 V. 1489 1937-38 ...... 170 .. 438 V. 1549 Treasurer's Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, accompanied by Report of Auditor-General-Year- 1936-37 ...... 28 24 63 V. 1617 1937-38 ...... 149 167 346 V. 1913 1938-39 ...... 241 274 563 V. 2199 And see " Audit Act." Financial Assistance to Wheat Industry. See " Wheat In- dustry." Financial Relief Acts-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 25 ...... 25 64 Fletcher, J. W. See " Northern Territory-Report of Board of Inquiry, &c." Flour Tax (Wheat Industry Assistance) Assessment Act-Regula- tions-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 112 ...... 164 347 Footwear for Defence Forces. See " Defence Forces." Foreign Affairs. See " International Affairs." Forty-hour week. See " Commonwealth and State Ministers- Conferences." Fourth General Papers Index. See" Index."

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Gaol. See" Public Works Committee." Geological Survey. See " Iron Ore Reserves in Australia " and " Northern Australia Survey Act." Geophysical Survey. See " Northern Australia Survey Act." Germany. See " International Affairs ", " Political Refugees, &c.", " Treaty of Peace (Germany) Act ", and " War with Germany." Grants Commission. See " Commonwealth Grants Commission Act." Great Britain. See " Transport Investigation." Greece. See " Legal Proceedings, &c."

Heath, A. E. See " Transport Investigation." Hellenes. See " Legal Proceedings, &c." High Commissioner for Australia in London-Report for- 1936...... 1675 1937...... 1691 1938.. 1707 Hitler, Herr. See " International Affairs." Hospitals. See " Canberra-Community Hospital " and " Public Works Committee." Hughes, Rt. Hon. W. M. See " International Affairs." Iceland. See " Extradition-Treaties." Identity, Documents of, for Aircraft Personnel. See "Aircraft Personnel, &c." Immigration Act-Return for- 1937.. 1938.. Income Tax Assessment Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1939- No. 6 No. 42 . And see " Taxation." Index-Fourth General Papers Index, including Presented Papers, Committee Reports, Returns to Order, &c., of both Houses, during the Sessions, 1929-30-31, 1932-33-34, 1934-35-36-37 and 1937 (12th, 13th and 14th Parliaments) 1727 India. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c." and " Arrested Nationals." Information, Department of. See " War with Germany-Depart- ment of Information." Inscribed Stock Act. See " Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Act." International Affairs- External Affairs-Ministerial Statement-November, 1939.. Foreign Affairs, recent developments in-Ministerial State- ment-27th April, 1938. (In House of Representatives) (In Senate-Review of recent International Events- Ministerial Statement-28th April, 1938) 1799 International Situation- Copy of Statement made by Minister for External Affairs (Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes) in the House of Repre- sentatives-25th May, 1938 September, 1938-April, 1939, review by Minister for Ex- ternal Affairs (Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes) .. Munich Agreement- Text of Agreement by Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy, in relation to settlement of Sudeten German problem in Czechoslovakia-Signed at Munich, 29th September, 1938 .. 70 III. 1 1795 Ministerial Statement-5th October, 1938 Papers in connexion with Czechoslovakian Crisis, 1938- Anglo-French proposals, 19th September, 1938 Lord Runciman's letter to Mr. Chamberlain (Prime Minister of Great Britain), 21st September t Presented to Parliament, Session 1937; Journals, p. 53, Votes and Proceedings, p. 99. F.1908.-5 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. SP Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (I printed). Page n-

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International Affairs-continued. Papers in connexion with Czechoslovakian Crisis, 1938-continued. Mr. Chamberlain's first letter of 23rd September to Herr Hitler ...... 90 205 Herr Hitler's reply to Mr. Chamberlain, 23rd September .. 90 205 Mr. Chamberlain's second letter of 23rd September to Herr Hitler ...... 90 205 Herr Hitler's memorandum concerning German proposals, 23rd September ...... 90 205 Main points of Czech Government's reply to German proposals, 25th September ...... 90 205 Czech Minister's letter, 26th September .. . .. 90 205 Mr. Chamberlain's letter to Herr Hitler, 26th September .. 90 205 Herr Hitler's reply to Mr. Chamberlain, 27th September .. 90 205 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between United Kingdom and Italy (Rome, 15th June, 1883) ...... 385 And see " War with Germany." International Labour Organization of League of Nations. See " League of Nations." International Settlements. See " Bank for International Settle- ments." Invalid and Old-age Pensions Act-Statement for year- 1937-38 ...... 111 237 1938-39 ...... 239 515 Iron and Steel Products Bounty Act-Return for year- 1937-38 ...... 83 188 1938-39 ...... 212 443 Iron Ore Reserves in Australia-Report by Dr. W. G. Woolnough, Commonwealth Geological Adviser, on the technical aspects thereof-14th April, 1938 ...... * .. 97 And see " Export of Iron Ore." Italy. See" International Affairs."

Judiciary Act-Rules of Court-Dated- 3rd December, 1937 ...... 17 60 7th December, 1937 (Statutory Rules 1937-No. 120) .. .. 24 64 27th October, 1938 ...... 120 251 22nd May, 1939 (Statutory Rules 1939-No. 43) ...... 190 423 30th October, 1939 ...... 249 527 Kingsford Smith Aerodrome, Mascot. See " Public Works Com- mittee." Kyeema. See " Airliner Kyeema Disaster." Land Tax Assessment Act-Applications for relief from taxation dealt with during- Period-st January, 1937, to 30th June, 1938 .. .. 95 213 Year-1938-39 ...... 227 485 Lands Acquisition Act- Land acquired at- Adelong, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .. .. 25, 47 64, 127 Alice Springs, Northern Territory-For Administrative purposes ...... 39 94 Allansford, Victoria-For Postal purposes ...... 257 538 Amberley, Queensland-For Defence purposes .. .. 168 347 Ararat, Victoria-For Defence purposes ...... 47 127 Archerfield, Queensland-For Defence purposes .. .. 25, 249 64,527 Ashfield, New South Wales-For Banking purposes .. .. 212, 249 443, 527 Attunga, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 179 383 Bairnsdale, Victoria-For Defence purposes . .. .. 215, 249 445, 527 Balhannah, South Australia-For Postal purposes .. .. 168 347 Bankstown, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 7 8 Biloela, Queensland-For Postal purposes ...... 257 540 Birkenhead, South Australia-For Defence purposes .. .. 83 188 Bullsbrook, Western Australia-For Defence purposes .. .. 13,27,212,13, 67, 443, 249 533 Burwood, Victoria-For Postal purposes ...... 7 8 Busselton, Western Australia-For Defence purposes .. .. 249 527 Cairns, Queensland-For Defence purposes ...... 239 515 Ceduna, South Australia (2)-For Defence purposes .. .. 47 127 * See Paper No. 18 of Session 1940. Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (it printed). Poge In--

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Lands Acquisition Act-continued. Land acquired at-continued. Chowder Bay, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 7 8 Claremont, Tasmania-For Postal purposes .. .239 515 Cloncurry, Queensland-For Defence purposes 168 347 Clones, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 249 527 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 7 8 Concord, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 7 8 Cooktown, Queensland-For Defence purposes 7,25 8, 64 Dalby, Queensland-For Postal, telegraphic, telephonic and other like services .. .. 13 13 Darwin, Northern Territory- For access to a Reserve for Aboriginals .... 97 216 For Administrative purposes .2.... 65, 69, 169, 111,131, 237,265, 168, 191, 347,423, 212 443 For Administrative and Defence purposes . 2 443 For Defence purposes .2...... 34, 64, 90, 47, 168, 121,347, 212,249 443, 527 Deloraine, Tasmania-For Defence purposes .. 168 347 Denman, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 249 527 Derrimut, Victoria-For Defence purposes .. 259 547 Eastwood, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 47 151 Edwardstown, South Australia-For Postal purposes 168 347 Essendon, Victoria-For Defence purposes .. .7 8 Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia-For Postal purposes 25 64 Forest Hill, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 212 443 Frankston, Victoria-For Defence purposes 2.15 445 Fremantle, Western Australia-For Defence purposes 168 347 Georgetown, Tasmania-For Defence purposes 168, 171 347,365 Gladstone, Queensland-For Defence purposes 168 347 Glenorchy, Tasmania-For Defence purposes .. 212 443 Glenunga, South Australia-For Postal purposes 168 347 Goulburn, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 83 .188 Granville, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 212 443 Heidelberg, Victoria-For Defence purposes .. 212 443 Hobart, Tasmania-For Health purposes .. 1.20 251 Huonville, Tasmania-For Defence purposes .. 39 107 Inglewood, Western Australia-For Postal purposes 295 593 Irishtown, Tasmania-For Postal purposes .. 212 443 Ivanhoe, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. 39 94 Jandakot Agricultural Area, Western Australia-For Defence purposes ...... 35 94 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia-For Defence purposes 25, 168 64, 347 Karumba, Queensland-For Defence purposes 39, 168 109, 347 Kissing Point, Queensland-For Defence purposes 47 121 Laverton, Victoria-For Defence purposes .3. 168 90, 347 Lismore, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 295 593 Loxton East, South Australia-For Postal purposes 25 64 Mascot, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 25 64 Maylands, Western Australia-For Defence purposes 25,35,83, 64, 94, 189, 168 347 Meekatharra, Western Australia-For Postal purposes 25 64 Melbourne, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. 168 347 Merredin, Western Australia-For Postal purposes 83 189 Miranda, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 113 237 Moriarty, Tasmania-For Postal purposes .. 184 401 Mount Isa, Queensland-For Postal purposes 168 347 Mount Eliza, Victoria-For Postal purposes.. 33 89 Mt. Eliza, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. 25 64 Nanneella, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. 168 347 Newcastle, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 90,212 207, 443 North Stockton, New South Wales-For Defence purposes 168 347 Northbridge, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 208 434 Nowra, New South Wales-For Defence purposes ..- 212 443 Oaks Estate, Australian Capital Territory-In connexion with the Establishment of the Seat of Government 83 189 lxviii

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Lands Acquisition Act-continued. Land acquired at-continued. Oodnadatta, South Australia-For Defence purposes .. .. 7 8 Parafield, South Australia-For Defence purposes .. .. 83, 249 189, 527 Pendle Hill, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 83 189 Point Lonsdale, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. .. 168 347 Port Adelaide, South Australia-For Defence purposes.. .. 212, 249 443, 527 Port Kembla, New South Wales-For Customs purposes .. 168 347 Port Wakefield, South Australia-For Defence purposes .. 83 189 Pymble, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 225 461 Rathmines, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .. .. 240 515 Red Cliffs, Victoria-For Defence purposes ...... 212 443 Richmond, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .. .. 25, 249 64, 527 Riddell's Creek, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. .. 212 443 Rockdale, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .. .. 25 64 Rockhampton, Queensland (3)-For Defence purposes .. .. 168 347 Rosemount, Queensland-For Defence purposes .. .. 257 538 Rottnest Island, Western Australia-For Defence purposes ...... 127, 168, 256, 347, 231,249 501, 532 Smithfield, South Australia-For Postal purposes .. .. 212 443 South Arm, Tasmania-For Defence purposes .. .. 83, 231 189, 501 Spring Hill, Queensland-For Health purposes .. .249 527 Stanley, Tasmania-For Postal, telegraphic, telephonic and other like services ...... 257 540 Sunnybank, Queensland-For Postal purposes .. .. 168 347 Swanbourne, Western Australia-For Defence purposes .. 184 401 Swansea, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 168 347 Sydney, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 168 347 Tallangatta, Victoria-For Postal purposes .. . . 168 347 Terang, Victoria-For Defence purposes .. .. 212 443 Tintinara, South Australia- For Defence purposes ...... 13 13 For Postal purposes ...... 168 347 Toowoomba, Queensland-For Defence purposes . .168 347 Townsville, Queensland-For Defence purposes .. . 249 527 Tuncester, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .. .. 249 527 Undercliffe, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .. 25 64 Ungarie, New South Wales-For Postal purposes . .212 443 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales-For Postal purposes 168 347 Wamoon, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. .249 527 West Maitland, New South Wales-For Postal purposes .. 25 64 Western Junction, Tasmania-For Defence purposes .. 83 189 Rights acquired at Richmond, New South Wales-For Defence purposes .... 249 527 And see "Port Augusta to Port Pirie Railway Act, &c." League of Nations- Eighteenth Assembly, September-October, 1937--Report of Australian Delegation ...... 42 39 109 III. 1 Nineteenth Assembly, September, 1938-Report of Australian Delegation ...... 244 288 588 III. 31 International Labour Organization of League of Nations- Twenty-first and Twenty-second (Maritime) Sessions- Geneva, October, 1936- Hours of Work and Manning (Sea) Convention .. 111 239 Statement by Minister for External Affairs relating to ratification by Commonwealth of certain Maritime Conventions adopted thereat ...... 171 Twenty-third Session-Geneva, June, 1937-Reports of Australian Delegates together with Draft Conven- tions and Recommendations adopted . .. 100 15 17 III. 67 Twenty-fourth Session-Geneva, June 1938-Reports of Australian Delegates together with Draft Con- vention adopted ...... 152 179 385 111. 111 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where ound. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page In-

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League of Nations-continued. International Labour Organization of League of Nations- continued. Twenty-fifth Session-Geneva, June, 1939-Draft Con- ventions and Recommendations adopted.. .. 296 588 And see " Nauru " and " New Guinea." Legal Proceedings in Civil and Commercial Matters-Convention between United Kingdom and- Greece (Hellenes)-London, 27th February, 1936 .. .. 145 293 Yugoslavia-London, 27th February, 1936 .. .. 51 163 Lewis, W. A. E. See " Canberra-Community Hospital." Liquid Fuels-Commonwealth Standing Committee- Fourth Report-25th July, 1939 (Oil from Coal) .. .. 258 239 513 III. 1825 Fifth Report-6th November, 1939 (Compressed Gas) .. 259 257 540 III. 1833 Loans, Small-Report of Committee appointed to investigate facilities available for-15th February, 1938 .. 25 24 63 III. 1857 London. See " High Commissioner, &c." Luxemburg. See" Extradition-Treaties."

Maritime Conventions. See " League of Nations." Marketing. See "War with Germany" and "Wine Overseas Marketing Act." Maternity Allowance Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 51 ...... 47 151 McCaughey Bequest. See " Australian Imperial Force Canteens Funds Act." Meat Export Charges Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 97 ...... 7 8 Statutory Rules 1938-No. 83 ...... 83 189 Meat Export Control Act- Australian Meat Board-Annual Report, together with Statement by Minister regarding operation of Act- Year- 1937-38 (Third) ...... 142 .. 297 II. 583 1938-39 (Fourth) ...... 255 267 558 II. 667 Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 110 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1938-Nos. 34, 36 ...... 29 83 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 112 ...... 249 527 Medical Research Endowment Act-Report by National Health and Medical Research Council on work done under Act during year 1938 ...... 359 Meteorology Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938- No. 37 ...... 39 94 Military Forces. See " Defence Forces " and " War with Ger- many." Ministerial Statements-Papers. See " Australia's Trade Relations, &c.", " Defence Forces ", " Defence Proposals of the Government ", " International Affairs ", " Northern Territory ", " Sydney General Post Office ", " Trade Agree- ment, &c.", " War with Germany " and " Wheat Industry." Monetary Control. See " National Security Act." Motor Industry Bounty Act- Regulations-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 119 ...... 171 371 Return for year 1938-39 ...... 213 443 Munich Agreement. See " International Affairs." Munitions Supply Board-Report, together with Report of Com- monwealth Government Clothing Factory- For period 1st July, 1935, to 30th June, 1937 .. 57 33 87 II. 333 For year 1937-38 ...... 160 171 349 II. 369 Murray River. See " River Murray Waters Act."

National Debt Sinking Fund Act-National Debt Commission- Annual Report-Year- 1937-38 (Fifteenth) ...... 86 83 195 IV. 1955 1938-39 (Sixteenth) .... 222 215 445 IV. 1985 National Health and Medical Research Council. See "/Medical Research Endowment Act." Presented to Senate or House of Paper. Paper No. Representatives. WeeBud Papr.(it printed). Page In-

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National Registration Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-

No. 55 ...... 213 443 National Security Act- Aliens Control Regulations- Orders- Aliens Embarkation ...... 250 527 Aliens Landing ...... 250 527 Prohibition of meetings, &c. .. . .236 513 Australian Barley Board Regulation s-Order-Acqu isition of Barley ...... 250 527 Butter and Cheese Acquisition Regulations-Notice .. .. 259 547 Capital Issues Regulations- Delegation of Powers of Treasurer ...... 249, 527 253 Orders-Exemptions ...... 250, 527, 279 581 Cheese. See " Butter and Cheese, &c." under this heading. Enemy Property Regulations-Appointment of Controller .. .. 249 527 Fair Rents Regulations-Rules-Fair Rents Boards-Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania . .. 273 558 General Regulations~- Appointments-Advisory Committees (Restriction and detention orders) (3) ...... 249 527 Authority-Public utility undertakings ...... 249 527 Delegation of Powers by Minister-Taking possession of land ...... 249 527 Orders- Air Restrictions . .* .. 237 513 Broadcasting Censorship ... .. 237 513 Defence Impressment * ...... 250 527 Navigation ...... 237 514

Post and Telegraph Censorship ...... 237 514 Prohibited Places ...... 237 514 Wireless Stations Control ...... 237 514 Rules-Advisory Committee .* .. 237, 514, 250 527 Monetary Control Regulations-Determination-Money Orders . .249 527 Prices Regulations- Appointments- Advisers ...... 249 527 Commissioner.. *.. 249 527 Deputy Commissioners (2) ...... 249 527 Declarations- Nos. 1-13 ...... 249 527 Nos. 14-17 ...... 249 529 Nos. 18, 19 ...... 255 538 No. 20 ...... 267 558 Orders-- Nos. 1-21 ...... 250 528

Nos. 22-30 ...... 250 529 No. 31 ... .250 533 Nos. 32-34 ...... 255 538 Nos. 35-39 ... .257 540 Nos. 40-43 . . .267 558 Prosecutions, Summary. See" Summary Prosecutions, &C." under this heading. Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1939- Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 ...... 228 489 Nos. 95, 96, 100, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 127, 128, 129, 144, 145, 146, 147 ...... 250 528

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National Security Act-continued. Securities Regulations- Notices- Foreign securities ...... 249 527 Returns of securities ...... 249, 527, 253 535 Orders-Exemptions (3) ...... 250 528 Summary Prosecutions, Authority to consent to ...... 249 527 Wheat Acquisition Regulations- Appointment-State Wheat Committees ...... 249 527 Orders-Acquisition of wheat ...... 250, 528, 253, 547 Nationality Act- 259 Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 103 .. .. 121 251 Return for- 1937 ...... 25 64 1938 ...... 168 347 Nationality Laws, Conflict of-International Convention-The Hague, 12th April, 1930 ...... 51 163 Nationals. See " Arrested Nationals." Native Affairs, Recommendations of Policy by Dr. Donald Thom- son. See " Northern Territory." Nauru- Ordinances of 1937- No. 10-Oaths ...... 24 63 No. 11-Motor Traffic ...... 24 63 No. 12-Shipping Fees ...... 24 63 No. 13-Importation of Dogs ...... 24 63 No. 14-Wild Birds Preservation ...... 24 63 No. 15-Importation of Dogs Regulations Proclamation Repeal ...... 24 63 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Official Secrecy ...... 113 237 No. 2-Provident Fund ...... 75 185 No. 3-Laws Repeal and Adopting ...... 113 237 No. 4-Appropriation (Supplemental) 1937 ...... 155 309 No. 5-Nauruan Royalty Trust Fund Appropriation (Supplemental) 1937 ...... 155 309 No. 6-Appropriation 1938 ...... 155 309 No. 7-Nauruan Royalty Trust Fund Appropriation 1938 .. 155 309 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Motor Traffic Ordinance Amendment .. .. 185 403 No. 2-Appropriation 1939 ...... 221 459 No. 3-Nauruan Royalty Trust Fund Appropriation 1939 .. 221 459 No. 4-Appropriation (Supplementary) 1938 ...... 288 593 No. 5-Nauruan Royalty Trust Fund Appropriation (Supplementary) 1938 .. .. .288 593 No. 6-Licences ...... 288 593 No. 7-Defence ...... 288 593 No. 8-Wireless Censorship...... 288 593 No. 9-Postal Censorship ...... 288 593 No. 10-Defence (No. 2) ...... 288 593 Report to Council of League of Nations on administration during year- 1937...... 85 68 171 III. 263 1938...... 168 207 434 III. 315 And see " Extradition-Treaties." Naval Defence Act-Regulations Amended, &o. Statutory Rules 1937-No. 106 ...... 7 8 Statutory Rules 1938- Nos. 16, 17, 20, 21 ...... 24 64 No. 44 ...... 39 105 Nos. 46, 47 ...... 39 113 Nos. 58, 59 ...... 61 169 Nos. 66, 70, 91 ...... 83 189 No. 107 ...... 120 251 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Pae. Paper No. Paper. (It printed). Page in-

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Naval Defence Act-Regulations Amended, &c.-continued. Statutory Rules 1939- Nos. 3, 19 ...... 168 347 Nos. 26, 27, 29, 30 ...... 168 350 No. 72 ...... 213 443 No. 85 ...... 257 489 Nos. 116, 143 ...... 250 528 And see " Defence Act and Naval Defence Act" and " Defence Act, Naval Defence Act and Air Force Act." Navigation Act- Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 104 ...... 7 8 Statutory Rules 1938- Nos. 9, 32 ...... 25 64 No. 39 ...... 39 94 No. 78 ...... 83 189 Statutory Rules 1939-Nos. 68, 69 .. 221 459 Report of cases in which Governor-General, under Section 422A, granted dispensations during 1937 ...... 25 64 Netherlands. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c." Netherlands India. See " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c." New Defence Programme. See " Defence Proposals of the Govern- ment." New Guinea- Report of Committee appointed to investigate new site for Administrative Head-quarters of Territory of New Guinea -27th April, 1938 ...... 98 .. 171 III. 669 Report to Council of League of Nations on administration for year- 1936-37 ...... 84 68 171 III. 355 1937-38 ...... 169 207 434 III. 521 And see " Extradition-Treaties ", " Papua and New Guinea ", " Papua and New Guinea Bounties Act " and " Rabaul." New Guinea Act- Ordinances of 1937- No. 25-Appropriation (No. 3) 1936-1937 ...... 7 8 No. 26-Administration and Probate (No. 2) ...... 7 8 No. 27-Administrator's Powers ...... 7 8 No. 28-Motor Traffic (No. 2) ...... 7 8 No. 29-Criminal Code Amendment ...... 7 8 No. 30-Forestry ...... 7 8 No. 31-District Courts ...... 7 8 No. 32-Appropriation 1937-1938 ...... 7 8 No. 33-Roman Catholic (Mission of the Divine Word) Property ...... 24 64 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Appropriation (No. 2) 1937-1938 ...... 24 64 No. 2-Judiciary ...... 24 64 No. 3-Service and Execution of Process Ordinance Repeal ...... 24 64 No. 4-Criminal Code Amendment ...... 24 64 No. 5-Public Service ...... 24 64 No. 6-Superannuation ...... 24 64 No. 7-Supply 1938-1939 ...... 24 64 No. 8-Native Labour ...... 47 121 No. 9-Arms, Liquor and Opium Prohibition .. .. 47 121 No. 10-Public Service (No. 2) . .. .. - . 149 297 No. 11-Appropriation (No. 3) 1937-1938 .. . .. 149 297 No. 12-District Courts ...... 149 297 No. 13-Explosives ...... 149 297 No. 14-Education ...... 149 297 No. 15-Electric Light and Power ...... 149 257 No. 16-Companies ...... 149 297 No. 17-Gold Buyers ...... 149 297 No. 18-Immigration ...... 149 297 No. 19-Commerce (Trade Descriptions) . .. . 149 297 No. 20-Medical ...... 149 297 lxxiii

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New Guinea Act-continued. Ordinances of 1938-continued. No. 21-Legal Practitioners . .. .. 149 297 No. 22-Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) .. 149 297 No. 23-Administrator's Powers ...... 149 297 No. 24-Succession Duties ...... 149 297 No. 25-Native Administration ...... 149 297 No. 26-Motor Traffic ...... 149 297 No. 27-Sheriff ...... 149 297 No. 28-Supreme Court Assessors ...... 149 297 No. 29-Quarantine ...... 149 297 No. 30-Petroleum Storage...... 149 297 No. 31-Public Health ...... 149 297 No. 32-Prisons ...... 149 297 No. 33-Natives Taxes ...... 149 297 No. 34-Superannuation (No. 2) ...... 149 297 No. 35-Currency Coinage and Tokens . .. .. 149 297 No. 36-Customs ...... 149 297 No. 37-Liquor ...... 149 298 No. 38-Police Offences ...... 149 298 No. 39-Wills ...... 149 298 No. 40-Roads Maintenance ...... 149 298 No. 41-Stamp Duties ...... 149 298 No. 42-Appropriation 1938-1939 ...... 149 298 No. 43-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) ...... 93 212 No. 44-Salamaua to Wau Road Loan ...... 149 298 No. 45-Customs Tariff ...... 149 298 No. 46-Aerial Tramways ...... 149 298 No. 47-Native Labour (No. 2) ...... 149 298 No. 48-Fisheries ...... 149 298 No. 49-Lands Registration ...... 149 298 No. 50-Miners' Homestead Leases ...... 149 298 No. 51-Uncontrolled Areas ...... 149 298 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Stamp Duties ...... 171 363 No. 2-Public Service ...... 171 363 No. 3-Wills ...... 171 363 No. 4-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) . .. .. 183 389 No. 5-Land ...... 183 389 No. 6-Supply 1939-1940 ...... 223 461 No. 7-Police Force ...... 250 532 No. 8-Appropriation (No. 2) 1938-1939 .. .. 250 532 No. 9-Appropriation (No. 3) 1938-1939 ...... 250 532 No. 10-Criminal Code Amendment ...... 250 532 No. 11-Shipping ...... 250 532 No. 12-Ordinances Interpretation ...... 250 532 No. 13-Weights and Measures ...... 259 547 No. 14-Administration Employees' Compensation .. .. 250 532 No. 15-Laws Repeal and Adopting ...... 250 532 No. 16-Superannuation ...... 250 532 No. 17-Public Service (No. 2) ...... 250 532 No. 18-Medical ...... 259 547 No. 19-Pharmacy ...... 250 532 No. 20-Poisons and Dangerous Substances ...... 250 532 No. 21-Police Offences ...... 250 532 No. 22-Appropriation 1939-1940 ...... 259 547 No. 23-Mining ...... 250 532 No. 24-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) (No. 2) .. .. 250 532 No. 25-Land (No. 2) ...... 273 563 No. 26-Lands Registration ...... 273 563 No. 27-Native Labour ...... 273 563 New Guinea and Papua. See " Papua and New Guinea." New Zealand. See "Aircraft Personnel, &c.", " Arrested Nationals", " Australian Government and Trade Com- missioners, &c." and " Extradition-Treaties." Norfolk Island-Report for year- 1936-37 ...... 26 24 63 III. 775 1937-38 ...... 164 171 359 III. 789 lxxiv

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Norfolk Island Act- Ordinances of 1937- No. 9-Conveyancing (No. 2) ...... 15 18 No. 10-Education ...... 15 18 No. 11-Marriage ...... 15 18 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Fencing ...... 25 64 No. 2-Mortgagors' Relief ...... 25 64 No. 3-Advisory Council ...... 82 189 No. 4-Pasturage and Enclosure ...... 171 371 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Lunacy Agreement ...... 171 371 No. 2-Passion Fruit Industry Assistance Agreement .. .. 213 443 No. 3-Motor Car ...... 250 528 No. 4-Matrimonial Causes ...... 263 553 Regulations Amended, &c., under- Advisory Council Ordinances ...... 67 171 Education Ordinance ...... 82 189 Exportation of Fruit Ordinance ...... 67, 82 171,189 Marriage Ordinance ...... 25 64 Northcott, Lt.-Colonel J. See " Transport Investigation." Northern Australia Survey Act-Aerial, Geological and Geo- physical Survey of Northern Australia- Report of Committee for period ended- 30th June, 1937 ...... 20 17 21 IV. 1 31st December, 1937 ...... 97 135 267 IV. 17 30th June, 1938 ...... 143 155 297 IV. 115 31st December, 1938 ...... 172 199 427 IV. 135 30th June, 1939 ...... 253 273 558 IV. 229 Northern Territory- Expedition into South-west Aboriginal Reserve organized by Mr. M. Cutlack-Report by Director of Mines for the Northern Territory-November, 1939 ...... 259 551 Policy of Development-Ministerial Statement-8th Decem- ber, 1938 ...... 164 339 Recommendations of policy in Native Affairs by Dr. Donald Thomson-December, 1937 .. ., .. 56 47 127 III. 805 Report of Board of Inquiry appointed to inquire into Land and Land Industries-10th October, 1937 .. .. 4 17 21 III. 813 Report on Administration-year- 1936-37 ...... 58 35 91 III. 927 1937-38 ...... 150 176 365 III. 1005 And see " Public Works Committee." Northern Territory Acceptance Act and Northern Territory (Ad- ministration) Act- Crown Lands Ordinance-Reasons for resumption of reservation of certain Crown lands at Playford .. .. 93 212 Ordinances of 1937- No. 6-Licensed Surveyors ...... 7 8 No. 7-Aboriginals (No. 2) ...... 7 8 No. 8-Alice Springs Administration ...... 7 8 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Coroners ...... 25 64 No. 2-Crown Lands ...... 39 113 No. 3-Interpretation ...... 39 94 No. 4-Wills ...... 39 94 No. 5-Registration of Dogs ...... 39 94 No. 6-Darwin Administration...... 39 94 No. 7-Methylated Spirit ...... 47 157 No. 8-Roads ...... 75 185 No. 9-Mining ...... 75 185 No. 10-Defamation ...... 83 189 No. 11-Compensation (Fatal Injuries) ...... 83 189 No. 12-Police and Police Offences ...... 83 189 No. 13-Control of Waters ...... 83 189 No. 14-Jury...... 111 237 No. 15-Encouragement of Primary Production .. .. 160 339 No. 16-Motor Vehicles ...... 169 347 lxxv

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Northern Territory Acceptance Act and Northern Territory (Ad- ministration) Act-continued. Ordinances of 1938-continued. No. 17-Amendments Incorporation 169 347 No. 18-Birds Protection 169 347 No. 19-Registration .. 169 347 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Marine 169 347 No. 2-Income Tax 169 347 No. 3-Public Service .. 169 347 No. 4-Aboriginals 177 375 No. 5-Mining Development 177 375 No. 6-Justices . 179 385 No. 7-Dairies Supervision 179 385 No. 8-Darwin Administration .. 179 385 No. 9-Mining 189 415 No. 10-Buffaloes Protection 189 415 No. 11-Darwin Rates 189 415 No. 12-Birds Protection 189 415 No. 13-Dangerous Drugs 221 451 No. 14-Mines Regulation 221 451 No. 15-Birds Protection (No. 2) 221 451 No. 16-Public Service (No. 2) .. 221 451 No. 17-Criminal Law Amendment 221 451 No. 18-Evidence 221 451 No. 19-Health 221 451 No. 20-Workmen's Compensation 250 528 No. 21-Crown Lands .. 250 528 No. 22-Matrimonial Causes 250 528 No. 23-Oaths 288 593 No. 24-Evidence (No. 2) 288 593 No. 25-Licensing 288 593 No. 26-Workmen's Compensation (No. 2) 288 593 Regulations Amended, &c., under- Aboriginals Ordinance .. 111 237 Alice Springs Administration Ordinance (2) 83 189 Auctioneers Ordinance.. 25 64 Buffaloes Protection Ordinance .. 221 451 Buildings Ordinance 25 64 Crown Lands Ordinance 39,160 94, 339 Darwin Administration Ordinance 25, 250 64, 528 Health Ordinance . 25, 250 64, 528 Income Tax Ordinance.. 169 347 Justices Ordinance 250 528 Marine Ordinance 189 415 Mining Development Ordinance 250 528 Motor Vehicles Ordinance 250 528 Pharmacy Ordinance .. 83 189 Public Service Ordinance 25 64 Norway. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c." Nutrition-Final Report of Advisory Council, with Appendices 409

Oil. See " Liquid Fuels " and " Petroleum Oil Search Acts." Old-age Pensions. See" Invalid and Old-age Pensions Act." Orange Bounty Act (No. 2) 1936-Report on working of Act, and return of bounty paid .. . 31 69 Ordinances. See "Regulations and Ordinances Committee (Senate)." Ore Reserves in Australia. See " Export of Iron Ore " and " Iron Ore Reserves in Australia." Ottawa Agreement, Revision of. See " Australia's Trade Rela- tions, &c. " and" Trade Discussions, &c."

Page, Sir Earle, Resignation of, as Prime Minister-Copy of com- munication, dated 20th April, 1939, addressed by the Rt. Hon. Sir Earle Page to His Excellency the Governor-General tendering his resignation as Prime Minister 370 Papers Index, Fourth General. See" Index." lxxvi

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Journals. V. and P. Vol. Page. Papua-Report for year- 1936-37 ...... 27 24 63 III. 1079 1937-38 ...... 165 171 361 III. 1131 Papua Act- Infirm and Destitute Natives' Account-Statement of Transactions of Trustees for year- 1937-38 ...... 82 189 1938-39 ...... 213 443 Ordinances of 1937- No. 4-Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages .. .. 15 18 No. 5-Customs Tariff.. .. . 15 18 No. 6-Bills of Exchange .. . .. 15 18 No. 7-Seamen (Unemployment Indemnity). .. . 15 18 No. 8-Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) .15 18 No. 9-Public Service (Officers Investments) .. . .15 18 No. 10-Customs (Export Tariff) . .. . 15 18 No. 11-Supplementary Appropriation, 1936-1937 .. .15 18 No. 12-Appropriation, 1937-1938 ...... 15 18 No. 13-Quarantine ...... 15 18 No. 14-Navigation .. . . . 25 64 No. 15-Petroleum (Mining) .. .. 25 64 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Mining ...... 39 105 No. 2-Supplementary Appropriation (No. 1), 1937-1938 .82 189 No. 3-Supply, 1938-39 ...... 91 207 No. 4-Port Moresby Electric Light and Power .. .. 91 207 No. 5-Samarai Electric Light and Power ...... 91 207 No. 6-Diocese of New Guinea Property . .. 91 207 No. 7-Customs Tariff ...... 91 207 No. 8-Police Offences .. . . . 91 207 No. 9-Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2), 1937-1938 .91 207 No. 10-Appropriation 1938-39 ... .. 105 225 No. 11-Prisons ...... 105 225 No. 12-Superannuation ...... 105 225 No. 13-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) . .. .. 89 207 No. 14-Quarantine ...... 154 309 No. 15-Navigation ...... 169 347 No. 16-Superannuation (No. 2) .. . .. 169 347 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Supply 1939-1940 .. . .. 213 443 No. 2-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining)...... 213 443 No. 3-Police Offences .. .. 250 530 No. 4-Ordinance Interpretation .. 250 530 No. 5-Papuan Antiquities .. .. 250 530 No. 6-Customs ...... 250 530 No. 7-Sea-Carriage of Goods .. . 250 530 No. 8-Supplementary Appropriation, 1938-1939 . 288 593 No. 9-Customs Tariff . .. . 250 530 No. 12-Appropriation, 1939-1940 .. . 288 593 No. 13-Criminal Code Amendment .. 250 530 No. 14-Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) (No. 2) .. 267 558 Papua and New Guinea-Report of Committee appointed to survey the possibility of establishing a combined administration, and to recommend a capital site (August, 1939) .. .. 230 222 459 III. 711 Papua and New Guinea Bounties Act- Regulations Amended, &c.-Statutory Rules 1938-Nos. 5,6 .. 25 64 Returns for year- 1937-38 ...... 83 189 1938-39 ...... 213 443 Passports Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 47 .. .. 221 459 Patents Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 101 ...... 7 8 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 1 ...... 168 348 And see "Trade Marks Act." Pay of Military Forces. See " Defence Forces." Payne, W. L. See "Northern Territory-Report of Board of Inquiry, &c." Pears. See " Apple and Pear Bounty Acts " and " Apple and Pear Organization Act." lxxvii

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Pensions. See "Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act" and "Invalid and Old-age Pensions Act." Petroleum Oil Search Acts-Statement of Expenditure for period- 28th May, 1936, to 30th June, 1938 . .95 216 28th May, 1936, to 30th June, 1939 ...... 250 522 Political Refugees from Germany (including Austria)-Inter- governmental Committee-Evian, July, 1938- Report of Proceedings ...... 289 Report of Australian Delegation ...... 289 Port Augrusta, to Port Pinie Railway Act, Commonwealth Railways Act, and Lands Acquisition Act-Land acquired at Hundred of Pinie, South Australia (6)-For Railway purposes .. . 169 348 Post and Telegraph Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938- Nos. 2,4 ...... 25 64 No. 55 ...... 82 177 No. 63 ...... 82 189 No. 94 ...... 89 207 No. 100 ...... 120 242 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 14 ...... 169 348 No. 34 ...... 179 379 No. 44 ...... 187 409 No. 57 ... . 213 443 No. 84 ... 228 485 No. 130 ...... 250 528 Post and Telegraph Act and Post and Telegraph Rates Act- Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 66 . . 213 443 Post and Telegraph Act and Wireless Telegraphy Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938--No. 62 .. . . 82 189 Postmaster-General's Department-Report--Year- 1936-37 (Twenty-seventh) . . . .. 51 31 83 IV. 427 1937-38 (Twenty-eighth) . . . .. 163 171 349 IV. 517 Power Alcohol Industry, possibility of expansion in Australia- Report by L. J. Rogers, Commonwealth Fuel Adviser-2lst July, 1937 ...... 39 31 83 111. 1841 Premiers' Conferences. See" Commonwealth and State Ministers." Prices. See" National Security Act " and " War with Germany." Printing Conmmittee (Sitting in Covfierence)- First Report ...... 17 21 Second Report ...... 51 163 Third Report...... 128 264 Fourth Report ...... 135 267 Fifth Report . . 189 415 Sixth Report ...... 235 513 Seventh Report ... . 287 586 Proclamations. See " Customs Act." Profiteering. See " War with Germany." Prohibition of Meetings. See " National Security Act." Promissory Notes. See " Stamp Laws, &c." Prosecutions, Summary. See " National Security Act." Prune Bounty Acts-Report on working of Acts, together with return of bounty paid for 1935 and 1936 ...... 171 350 Public Service. See " Arbitration (Public Service) Act " and " Commonwealth Public Service Act." Public Works Committee- Proposed Works referred to- Estimate laid on Table by Minister, re Motion to refer- Repatriation General Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales-Erection of New Hospital .. . . 340 Plans, &c., laid on Table by Minister, re Motion to refer- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory- Erection of Community Hospital . . . .. 67 Erection of Hostel at Forrest ...... 445 Darwin, Northern Territory-

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Wales-Erection of a Terminal Building .. . .17 Reports by the Committee- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory- Erection of Community Hospital (with Minutes of Evidence) .. . . 43 47 1129 Ill. 127 Erection of Hostel . .... 221 231 501 111. 205 Darwin, Northern Territory- Erection of Administrative Offices . .. 240 274 557 111. 211 Erection of Gaol ...... 82 123 255 111. 219 Erection of Hospital ...... 69 93 211 111. 227 Kingsford Smith Aerodrome, Mascot, New South Wales- Erection of a Terminal Building.. . . 24 27 63 111. 233 Public Works Committee Act. See " Commonwealth Public Works Committee Act." Quarantine Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 116 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1938-No. 95 ...... 90. 207 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 20 ...... 169 348 No. 49 ...... 213 443

No. 139 ...... 250 528 Rabaul-Report on Vulcanological and Seismological Investiga- tions at Rabaul by Dr. Chi. E. Stehn, Director of Netherlands Indies Vulcanological Survey, and W. G. Woolnough, D.Sc., Geological Adviser to the Commonwealth Government-29th September, 1937 ...... *6 7 111. 501 Railways. See " Commonwealth Railways" and "Common- wealth Railways Act." Raw Cotton .Bounty Act-Return for year- 1937-38 ...... 83 189 1938-39 ...... 213 443 Referendums. See "Elections and Referendums." Refugees. See" Political Refugees, &c." Regulations and Ordinances Committee (Senate)-Fourth Report 5.1 53 S..1 301 Rents. See " National Security Act-Fair Rents Regulations." Repatriation. See " Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act." Research. See "Aeronautical Research ", "Science and Industry Research Act " and " Secondary Industries Testing and Research." Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. See " Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act." Review of recent International Events. See " International Affairs." River Murray Waters Act-River Murray Commission-Report for Year- 1936-37 ...... 18 9 9 IV. 609 1937-38 ...... 72 ill 227 IV. 643 1938-39 ...... 256 250 528 IV. 677 Rogers, L. J. See "Power Alcohol Industry, &c." Royal Australian Air Force. See " Air Force." Royal Commission. See " Sydney General Post Office." Royal Military College. See "Defence Act." Runciman, Lord. See " International Affairs." Sale of Australian Commodities to the United Kingdom. See "War with Germany."~ Sales Tax Assessment Acts (Nos. 1-9)-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938- No. 52 ...... 47 151

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Science and Industry Endowment Act-Reports by Auditor- General on accounts of Science and Industry Endowment Fund-Year- 1936-3 .7 95 102 221 IV. 935 1937-38 f 1938-39 ...... 250 528 Science and Industry Endowment Fund-Annual Report of Trustees-Year 1937-38 (Eleventh) .... 155 155 309 IV. 923 Science and Industry Research Act- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Annual Report-Year- 1937-38 (Twelfth) ...... 99 117 239 IV. 717 1938-39 (Thirteenth) .. 261 239 514 IV. 813 Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 14 ...... 25 64 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 15 . . . . 168 348 No. 45 ...... 185 407 No. 83 ...... 225 485 Seamen's Compensation Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1939-No. 67 ...... 221 459 Seat of Government Acceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration) Act- Ordinances of 1937- No. 15-Canberra Community Hospital Board (No. 2) .. 7 8 No. 16-Canberra Community Hospital Board (No. 3) .7 8 No. 17-Advisory Council ...... 7 8 No. 18-Dogs Registration .... 26 65 No. 19-Tobacco .... 26 65 No. 20-Gun Licence (No. 2) .... 26 65 No. 21-Rabbit Destruction .... 26 65 No. 22-Careless Use of Fire ...... 26 65 No. 23-Insane Persons and Inebriates (Committal and Detention) .. .. 26 65 No. 24-Roads and Public Places .. 26 65 No. 25-Education ...... 26 65 No. 26-National Memorials ...... 26 65 No. 27-Ordinances Revision ...... 26 65 No. 28-Court of Petty Sessions (No. 2) . .. .. 26 65 No. 29-Interpretation .. 26 65 No. 30-Canberra Community Hospital Board (No. 4) .26 65 No. 31-Police Offences .. ... 26 65 No. 32-Traffic ...... 26 65 No. 33-Protection of Lands ...... 26 65 Ordinances of 1938- No. 1-Plant Diseases ...... 26 65 No. 2-Adoption of Children ...... 26 65 No. 3-Money Lenders .. . . . 26 65 No. 4-Compensation (Fatal Injuries) .. 26 65 No. 5-Matrimonial Causes .26 65 No. 6-Liquor .. 26 65 No. 7-Lunacy ...... 39 94 No. 8-Industrial Board .. 39 94 No. 9-Workmen's Compensation .. . .39 94 No. 10-Enquiry ...... 39 94 No. 11-Roman Catholic Church Property Trust 39 94 No. 12-Auctioneers . . . . . 39 94 No. 13-Companies ...... 39 94 No. 14-Police Superannuation.. 40 94 No. 15-Real Property .. .. 40 94 No. 16-Inebriates ...... 40 94 No. 17-Enquiry (No. 2) ...... 40 94 No. 18-Rural Workers Accommodation . .40 94 No. 19-Apprenticeship . .. . 40 94 No. 20-Canberra Community Hospital. .. . 53 129 No. 21-City Area Leases .. .. .53 129 No. 22-Hospital Tax...... 53 129 No. 23-Education ...... 75 185 lxxx

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Seat of Government Acceptance Act and Seat of Government (Administration) Act-continued. Ordinances of 1938-continued. No. 24-Walter Oswald Watt Memorial Fund .. .. 91 189 No. 25-Seat of Government (Designation) . .91 189 No. 26-Canberra Community Hospital (No. 2) .. .. 123 256 No. 27-Liquor (No. 2) ...... 123 256 No. 28-Companies (Liquidation) .. .. 164 339 No. 29-Money Lenders (No. 2) .. .. 164 339 No. 30-Advisory Council ...... 164 339 No. 31-Police Superannuation (No. 2) .. . .164 339 No. 32-Seat of Government (Administration) . .164 339 No. 33-Industrial Board (No. 2) .. . .. 164 339 No. 34-Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforce- ment) ...... 169 348 No. 35-Ordinances Revision ...... 169 348 No. 36-Seat of Government (Administration) (No. 2) 169 348 No. 37-National Capital Development .. .. . 169 348 No. 38-Industrial Board (No. 3) ...... 169 348 No. 39-Plant Diseases (No. 2) ...... 169 348 No. 40-Rabbit Destruction ...... 169 348 No. 41-Motor Traffic ...... 169 348 Ordinances of 1939- No. 1-Hospital Tax ...... 169 348 No. 2-Medical Practitioners Registration .. .. 207 434 No. 3-Canberra Community Hospital ...... 207 434 No. 4-Stock Diseases ...... 207 434 No. 5-Hospital Tax (No. 2) ...... 213 443 No. 6-Trespass on Commonwealth Lands .. .. 228 489 No. 7-Police Offences ...... 228 489 No. 8-Seat of Government (Administration) . .. 228 489 No. 9-Co-operative Trading Societies .. 228 489 No. 10-Police Offences (No. 2) ...... 253 535 No. 11-Public Parks ...... 253 535 No. 12-Amendments Incorporation . .. .. 253 535 No. 13-Walter Oswald Watt Memorial Fund .. .. 288 593 No. 14-Industrial Board ...... 288 593 Regulations Amended, &c., under- Advisory Council Ordinance ...... 213 443 Apiaries Ordinance ...... 169 348 Building and Services Ordinance ...... 91, 169, 189, 348, 228 489 Canberra University College Ordinance ...... 91 189 Cemeteries Ordinance ...... 213 443 Court of Petty Sessions Ordinance (2) ...... 26 65 Education Ordinance .. .. .: . .. 169 348 Hospital Tax Ordinance ...... 91 189 Industrial Board Ordinance ...... 40 94 Liquor Ordinance ...... 169 348 Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Ordinance ...... 26 65 Meat Ordinance ...... 169 348 Mining Ordinance ...... 169 348 Motor Traffic Ordinance ...... 26 65 National Capital Development Ordinance . .. .. 228 489 Nurses Registration Ordinance ...... 169 348 Plant Diseases Ordinance ...... 26, 40 65, 94 Pounds Ordinance ...... 169 348 Public Health Ordinance ...... 7,26,169, 8, 65, 348, 207, 253 434, 535 Public Parks Ordinance ...... 169 348 Real Property Ordinance ...... 26 65 Trading Hours Ordinance ...... 169 348 Rules- Adoption of Children Ordinance and Court of Petty Sessions Ordinance ...... 40 94 Workmen's Compensation Ordinance ...... 164 339 And see " Canberra Community Hospital." lxxxi

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Seat of Government (Administration) Act- Notice of variation of plan of lay-out of City of Canberra and its environs, dated 3rd December, 1937 .. .. 26 65 Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1937-No. 119 . 26 65 Statement of Receipts and Expenditure of Australian Capital Territory-Year- 1937-38 ...... 96 93 212 III. 251 1938--39 .. 227 231 501 I1T. 257 Second Australian Imperial Force. See " War with Germany- Special Military Force." Secondary Industries Testing and Research-Extension of Activities of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Report of Committee appointed to report thereon-February, 1937 ...... 30 27 67 IV. 941. Securities. See "'National Security Act." Seismological Investigations. See " Rabaul." Select Committee. See " Conway, Captain T. P., Case for com- pensation, &c." Sharwood, W. H. See " Commonwealth Railways." Shipping Act. See " Commonwealth Shipping Act." Simms, E. See " Transport Investigation." Small Loans. See "Loans, Small." South Africa. See " Extradition-Treaties " and " Transport Investigation." Soviet Government. See " Arrested Nationals." Special Military Force. See " War with Germany." Spirits Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 8 169 348 Stamp Laws, International Convention in connexion with- Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes (with Protocol)- Geneva, 7th June, 1930 ...... 107 227 Cheques (with Protocol)-Geneva, 19th March, 1931 .. .. 107 227 Standing Committees. See "Liquid Fuels", "Public Works, &c.", " Regulations and Ordinances, &c." and "Standing Orders Committee." Standing Orders Committee-Senate-First Report ... .. S.2 107 .. S.1 305 States Grants (Fertilizer) Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 30 ...... 26 65 States Grants (Fertilizer) Act (No. 2) 1938-Regulations- Statutory Rules 1939-No. 25 ...... 168 350 Steel Products Bounty. See " Iron and Steel Products Bounty Act." Stehn, Dr. Ch. E. See " Rabaul." Sudetan German problem. See " International Affairs." Sugar Agreement-Annual Report of Fruit Industry Sugar Con- cession Committee-Year ended- 31st August, 1937 (Sixth) ...... 55 17 21 II. 743 31st August, 1938 (Seventh) ...... 80 120 251 II. 761 31st August, 1939 (Eighth) ...... 260 279 563 II. 781 Sulphur Bounty Act-Return for year- 1937-38 ...... 83 189 1938-39 ...... 213 443 Summary Prosecutions. See" National Security Act." Superannuation Act-Superannuation Board-Annual Report- Year- 1936-37 (Fifteenth) ...... 59 33 89 IV. 987 1937-38 (Sixteenth) ...... 162 179 379 IV. 1001 Supply and Development Act- Accountancy Advisory Panel-First Report (September, 1939) 226 218 451 IV. 1015 Regulations Amended, &c.-Statutory Rules 1939- Nos. 97, 98, 99 ...... 239 514 No. 107 ...... 250 528 Nos. 151, 158 ...... 257 540 Supply and Development Department-Action taken since Out- break of War. See " War with Germany." Sweden. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c." Sydney General Post Office- Additions to-Acceptance of Tender and Signing of Contract- Ministerial Statement-lst June, 1939 154 .. 398 IV. 1023 F.1908.-6 lxxxii

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Sydney General Post Office-continued. Contract for erection of additions-Report of Royal Com- mission ...... 223 215 445 IV. 1025

Tariff Board Act-Tariff Board-Report, together with Summary of Recommendations-Year- 1936-37 ...... 1* 9 9 II. 997 1937-38 ...... *t 97 215 1938-39 ...... 195* 223 461 II. 1027 Tariff Board- Reports and Recommendations- Abrasive Papers, n.e.i. and Abrasive Cloths. See " Glass Paper and Flint Paper, &c." under this heading. Acetate. See " Amyl Acetate, &c." under this heading. Acetylene Lamps. See " Miners' Portable Acetylene Lamps " under this heading. Advertising Matter. See " Printed Advertising Matter, &c." under this heading. Aerated or Mineral Waters, viz. :-Contrexeville, Evian, Perrier, St. Galmier, Vals, and Vittel .16 27 60 II. 1049 Agricultural Implements. See "Discs for Agricultural Implements " under this heading. Air Compressors (including Air Blowers) .. .. 166 207 434 II. 1051 Aircraft Compasses 33 29 69 II. 1059 Aldehydes. See "Amyl Acetate, &c.'"under this heading. Ammonia, viz. :-Acetate, Carbonate, Anhydrous, Liquid and Chloride .. .. 107 159 336 II. 1063 Amyl Acetate; Ethyl Acetate; Methyl Salicylate; Vanillin; Coumarin; Flavouring Esters and Aldehydes ...... 108 159 336 II. 1069 Apparel n.e.i ...... 109 159 336 II. 1075 Appliances. See"Dental Instruments and Appliances ", " Gas Cooking and Heating Appliances" and " Radio and Electrical Testing Instruments and Appliances under this heading. Articles made partly or wholly of silver .. .. 167 207 434 II. 1087 Articles, n.e.i., partly or wholly made up from Textiles or Feathers ...... 110 159 336 II. 1095 Articles of Cut Glass .. 111 159 336 II. 1099 Articles, Textile. See " Textile Articles, &c." under this heading. Asparagus Tips .. ... 112 159 336 II. 1115 Bags. See "Paper Bags, n.e.i." under this heading. Barbers' Chairs and Optical Chairs ...... 113 159 336 II. 1123 Barometers and Barometer Movements 252 .. 579 II. 1127 Bath Mats. See "Towels and Towelling, &c." under this heading. Belting. See " Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Com- position Belting, &c." under this heading. Bindings. See "Woven and Embroidered Materials, &c." under this heading. Birds and Wings, Natural. See " Feathers, dressed, &c." under this heading. Blades for Hand Hack Saws . 77 120 251 II. 1131 Blankets. See "Wool Tops, &c." under this heading. Blinds. See " Curtains and Blinds, &c." under this heading. Blowers, Air. See " Air Compressors, &c." under this heading. Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, and Metal Washers nie.i., Screws with Nuts or for use with Nuts; Engineers' Set Screws; Fishbolts; Rail-dogs or Brobs, Spikes . 279 .. 579 II. 1137 Books, viz. :-Account, Betting, Cheque, Copy, Copying, Drawing, Exercise, Guard, Letter, Memo., Pocket, Receipt, Sketch, and the like .. .. 114 159 336 II. 1145 Bore Casings. See " Water Bore Casings " under this heading.

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Tariff Board-continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Bounty on Sulphur ...... 218 239 513 II. 1151 Boxes. See "Paper, viz. :-Vesta and Match-boxes, &c." under this heading. Boys' Fur Felt Hats. See " Men's and Boys' Fur Felt Hats " under this heading. Boys' Outer Clothing. See " Cotton Piece Goods, &c." under this heading. Braids. See "Cordage,.Braids, &c." and " Hoods other than of felt, &c." under this heading. Brake and Transmission Linings ...... 206 227 489 II. 1171 Brasswork, Bronzework and Gunmetal Work .. 79 120 251 II. 1183 Brobs. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Bronzework. See " Brasswork, &c." under this heading. Brownware. See "Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Buckles, Clasps and Slides; Buttons n.e.i . .. .. 115 159 336 II. 1191 Butt Hinges. See" Metal Hinges, Butt and Tee" under this heading. Butter Boxes. See" Hoop Pine for export butter boxes" under this heading. Buttons, n.e.i. See " Buckles, &c." under this heading. Cables. See " Cotton and/or Paper-covered Electrical Conductors, &c." and " Paper-insulated lead- covered Telegraph, &c." under this heading. Canary Seed and Mixtures containing Canary Seed .. 104 159 336 II. 1199 Canvas and Duck, Cotton, not waterproofed. See " Cotton Canvas and Cotton Duck, not water- proofed " under this heading. Canvas and Duck other than Cotton Canvas and Cotton Duck-not waterproofed ...... 249 288 579 II. 1207 Canvas and Duck, waterproofed ...... 262 .. 579 I. 1217 Canvas Belting. See "Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting, &c." under this heading. Capsules for Bottles. See "Metallic Capsules for Bottles" under this heading. Car Radio Sets. See "Remote Controlling Units for Car Radio Sets " under this heading. Carbon Paper. See " Paper, viz. :-Stencil, &c." under this heading. Cards. See "Playing Cards, &c." under this heading. Carpet Sweepers ...... 147 207 336 II. 1225 Caseine; Caseine-Sheets, Rods and Tubes 116 159 336 II. 1233 Cellulose Enamels, Lacquers and Varnishes ; Colours ground in plasticizing media ; and Synthetic Resins incorporated in oil ...... 10 27 60 II. 1243 Chairs. See" Barbers' Chairs and Optical Chairs " under this heading. Chalks, Crayons, Pastels, &c...... 117 159 336 II. 1251 Chinaware and Parianware, n.e.i. ; Porcelainware, n.e.i. ; Earthenware, Brownware and Stoneware, n.e.i.; including Glazed or Enamelled Fireclay Manufac- tures, n.e.i., and all kinds of porous Insulating Blocks 6 27 60 II. 1259 Chloroform. See "Ethers and Chloroform" under this heading. Clasps. See " Buckles, &c. " under this heading. Coconada Cotton Yarns. See "Cotton Condense; Yarns, &c." under this beading. Coil springs for motor vehicle chassis .. .. 201 227 489 II. 1275 Coils. See "Mosquito Spirals or Coils" under this beading. Colours ground in plasticizing media. See " Cellulose Enamels, &c." under this heading. Combustion Engines, Internal. See "Internal Com- bustion Engines, &c." under this heading. lxxxiv

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Journals. V. and P. Vol. Page. Tariff Board-continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Compasses. See "Aircraft Compasses" under this heading. Composition Belting. See " Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting, &c." under this heading. Compressors, Air. See "Air Compressors, &c." under this heading. Condenser Yarns. See " Cotton Condenser Yarns, &c." under this heading. Condensers. See " Electrolytic Condensers " under this heading. Contrexeville. See "Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Controlling Units for Car Radio Sets. See " Remote Con- trolling Units, &c." under this heading. Cookers. See " Thermostatically-control]ed Cookers" under this heading. Cooking Appliances. See "Gas Cooking and Heating Appliances" under this heading. Cord fabric being piece goods of the type used in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres. See " Cordage of the type used in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres, &c." under this heading. Cordage, Braids, Fringes, Edgings, Tassels and Girdles; Pyjama Braid and Dressing Gown Braid .. 118 159 336 IT. 1281 Cordage of the type used in the manufacture of pneu- matic tyres and cord fabric being piece goods of the type used in the manufactuie of pneumatic tyres .. 251 288 579 II. 1289 Cordage Rope and Twines n.e.i...... 216 231 501 II. 1299 Co dage Yarns. See " Cotton Cordage Yarns " under this heading. Corks and Cork Manufactures excepting Corkboard .. 8 27 60 II. 1307 Cornflour ...... 210 227 489 II. 1317 Corsets and Knitted Elastic Piece Goods .. .. 119 159 336 II. 1325 Cotton and/or Paper-covered Electrical Conductors; Weatherproof Braided Aerial Cable .. .. 120 159 336 II. 1333 Cotton Belting. See " Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting, &c." under this heading. Cotton Canvas and Cotton Duck, not waterproofed .. 250 288 579 II 1347 And see" Canvas and Duck, &c." under this heading. Cotton Condenser Yarns and Coconada Cotton Yarns for the manufacture of Towels ...... 180 227 485 II. 1367 Cotton Cordage Yarns ...... 181 228 485 II. 1375 Cotton Duck. See " Cotton Canvas, &c." under this heading. Cotton-growing Industry ...... 214 231 501 II. 1383 Cotton or Linen Handkerchiefs; Cotton or Linen Serviettes ...... 14 27 60 II. 1405 Cotton Piece Goods for manufacture of Men's or Boys' outer clothing ...... 248 288 579 II. 1413 Cotton Yarns n.e.i...... 182 228 485 II. 1433 Coumarin. See "Amyl Acetate, &c." under this head- ing. Crayons. See "Chalks, Crayons, Pastels, &c." under this heading. Curtains ...... 246 288 579 II. 1445 Curtains and Blinds, n.e.i. (not including blinds attached to rollers) ...... 9 27 60 II. 1453 Cylinder sleeve assemblies and pistons. See " Tractor cylinder sleeve assemblies, &c." under this heading. Cylinders for Hosiery Machines. See " Rib Knitting Machines, &c." under this heading. Dental Instruments and Appliances ...... 275 .. 579 II. 1457 Dental Units and Dental Polishing Lathes .. .. 197 228 489 II. 1465 Devices for catching or fastening doors of Motor Vehicles 183 228 485 II. 1473 Discs for Agricultural Implements .. .. . 106 159 336 II. 1481 Door Closers. See "Hydraulic Door Closers " under this heading. lXXXV

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Tariff Board-continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Door Fasteners for Motor Vehicles. See " Devices for catching or fastening doors, &c." uinder this heading. Drapery. See " Textile Articles, &c. under this heading. Dressing Gown Braid. See "Cordage, Braids, &c" under this beading. Duck. See " Canvas and Duck, &c." aad " Cotton Canvas, &c." under this heading. Earthenware. See " Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Edgings. See""Cordage, Braids, &c. " under this heading. Electric Fans of the type ordinarily used in offices and the household ...... 205 228 489 11. 1489 Electric Household Clothes Washing Machines .. 121 159 336 11. 1495 Electric Motors of less than 1 horse-power . . 212 228 489 11. 1503 .Electrical Conductors. See "Cotton and/or Paper-covered Electrical Conductors, &c." under this heading. Electrical Testing Instruments and Appliances. ,See Radio and Electrical Testing Instruments, &c." tinder this heading. Electrolytic Condensers ...... 207 228 489 IL. 1511 Embroidered Materials. See "Woven and Embroidered Materials, &c." under this heading. Enamelled Fireclay Manufactures. See "Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Enamels, Cellulose. See " Cellulose Enamels, &c." under this heading. Engineers' Set Screws. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Engines. See "Internal Combustion Engines, &c.", "Reciprocating Steam Engines, &c"... Traction Engines" and "Tractor Engine U~nits, &c." under this heading. Engravers' Plates. See "Process Engravers' Plates under this heading. Esters, Flavouring. See "Amyl Acetate, &c under this heading. Ethers and Chloroform .. . . 122 159 336 II. 1517 Ethyl Acetate. See "Amyl Acetate, &c" under this heading. Ethyl Ketone. See "Methyl Ethyl Ketone " under this heading. Evian. See "Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Extractors, Hydro. See " Hydro Extractors" tinder this heading. Fans. See " Electric Fans, &c." under this heading. Feathers, dressed, including Feathers made up into Trimmings, also Natural Birds and Wings .. 123 159 336 11. 1521 And see "Articles, n.e.i., &c. under this heading. Felt Hats. See "Men's and Boys' Fur Felt Hats " uinder this heading. Fibres, Synthetic. See "Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c." tinder this heading. Films. See "Sound Films and Negative Films, &c." under this heading. Fine Printings. See "Paper :-Fine Printings, &c." under this heading. Fireclay Manufactures, Glazed or Enamelled. See " Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Fireworks ...... 124 159 336 II. 1525 Fishbolts. See "Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Fixed Resistors for Wireless Reeeivers . . 34 29 69 IL. 1529 Flags. See "Tents, Sails and Flags" under this heading. lxxxvi

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Flavouring Esters and Aldehydes. "See " Amyl Acetate, &c." under this heading. Flax. See "Jute Yarns, &c." and " Sewing Threads, &c." under this heading. Flint Paper. See " Glass Paper and Flint Paper, &c." under this heading. Flours, Starch. See "Starch Flours " under this heading. Foundry Moulding Machines . .. .. 73 117 239 II. 1539 Fringes. See "Cordage, Braids, &c." under this heading. Fur Felt Hats. See " Men's and Boys' Fur Felt Hats " under this heading. Furnishing Drapery and Napery. See " Textile Articles, &c." under this heading. Galoons. See " Woven and Embroidered Materials, &c." under this heading. Gas Cooking and Heating Appliances .. .. 126 159 336 II. 1545 Gears for Motor Vehicles ...... 184 228 485 II. 1553 Girdles. See " Cordage, Braids, &c." under this heading. Glass. See "Articles of Cut Glass" and " Sheet Glass, viz. :-Figured Rolled, &c." under this heading. Glass Paper and Flint Paper; Abrasive Papers n.e.i. and Abrasive Cloths . . . . 127 159 336 II. 1563 Glazed Fireclay Manufactures. See "Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Glucose ...... 208 228 489 II. 1571 Glycerine ...... 272 . . 579 II. 1579 Gummed Paper. See " Stay Cloth and Gummed Paper " under this heading. Gunmetal Work. See "Brasswork, &c." under this heading. Hack Saws. See " Blades for Hand Hack Saws " under this heading. Handkerchiefs. See " Cotton or Linen Handkerchiefs, &c." under this heading. Hat Forms. See " Hoods other than of felt, &c." under this heading. Hats. See " Men's and Boys' Fur Felt Hats " under this heading. Heating Appliances. See " Gas Cooking and Heating Appliances " under this heading. Hemp. See " Jute Yarns, &c." and " Sewing Threads, &c." under this heading. Hinges. See " Metal Hinges, &c." and" Spring Hinges " under this heading. Hoods other than of felt; Hat forms of braid and similar material ...... 281 .. 563 II. 1587 Hoop Pine for export butter boxes . .. . 273 .. 563 II. 1593 Hosiery Machines. See " Rib Knitting Machines, &c." under this heading. Hydraulic Door Closers ...... 13 27 60 II. 1601 Hydro Extractors ...... 235 273 522 II. 1605 Instruments. See " Dental Instruments and Appliances " and " Radio and Electrical Testing Instruments, &c." under this heading. Insulating Blocks, porous. See " Chinaware and Parian- ware, &c." under this heading. Internal Combustion Engines (other than Marine Engines and Engines for Motor Vehicles) up to and including 100 horse-power ...... 185 228 485 II. 1611 Jacks. See "Lifting jacks " and " Lifting jacks, &c." under this heading. Jute. See " Sewing Threads, &c." under this heading. Jute Yarns; Hemp and Flax Yarns .. .. 202 228 489 II. 1623 Ketone, See" Methyl Ethyl Ketone " under this heading. lxxxvii

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Tariff Board-continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Knitted Piece Goods. See " Corsets and Knitted Elastic Piece Goods " and " Piece Goods, Knitted or Lock- stitched " under this heading. Knitting Machines. See "Rib Knitting Machines, &c." under this heading. Lacquers. See "Cellulose Enamels, &c." under this heading. Lamps. See""Miners' Portable Acetylene Lamps" under this heading. Lathes. See "Dental ljnits, &e." uinder this beading. Laundry-Machines (not being those of the type used in the household) . . . .. 7 27 60 11. 1635 Laundry Washing Machines . . 234 273 522 11. 1647 Lavender Prints. See " Sound Films and Negative Films, &c." uinder this heading. Lawnmnowers ...... 209 228 489 11. 1655 Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting ; also Cotton and other Textile Belting suitable for use in elevator, conveyor and like systems, and for power transmission purposes .. .. . 217 239 513 11. 1663 Lifting jacks . . . . 11 27 60 11. 1671 Lifting jacks for motor vehicles .. . 277 .. 579 11. 1679 Linen Flax. See " Sewing Threads, &e2' tinder this heading. Linen Handkerchiefs and Serviettes. See " Cotton or Linen Handkerchiefs, &c." under this heading. Lockstitched Piece Goods. See " Piece Goods, Knitted or Lockstitched " under this heading. Lubricating Oil. See " Mineral Lubricating Oil " under this heading. Machines. See " Electric Household Clothes Washing Machines ", " Foundry Moulding Machines ""Laun- dry Machines, &c .",..Laundry Washing Machines ", "Rib Knitting Machines, &c." and " Woodworking Machinery " under this heading. Manufactures of Paper, &c. . . .. 128 159 336 11. 1685 Manufactures of Paper n.e.i. .. . . 105 159 336 11. 1701 Match-boxes. See " Paper, viz. :-Vesta and Match-boxes, &c." under this heading. Mats, Bath. See "Towels and Towelling, &c." under this heading. Men's and Boys' Fur Felt Hats .. . . 129 159 336 11. 1709 Men's or Boys' Otiter Clothing. See "Cotton Piece Goods, &c." tinder this heading. Metal Hinges, Butt and Tee . . 280 .. 563 11. 1717 Metal Washers. See "Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Metallic Capsules for Bottles .. . . 232 273 522 11. 1725 Methyl Ethyl Ketone . . . .. 36 31 83 11. 1733 Methyl Salicylate. See "Amyl Acetate, &c." under this heading. Mineral Lubricating Oil . . .. 177 222 459 11. 1741 Mineral Waters. See "Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Miners' Portable Acetylene Lamps ...... 125 159 336 11. 1749 Mixtures containing Canary Seed. See " Canary Seed, &c." under this heading. Molleton ...... 75 117 239 IL. 1753 Mosquito Spirals or Coils . . . .. 186 228 485 11. 1759 Motor Vehicles ...... 67 89 199 11. 1763 And see "Coil Springs for motor vehicle chassis " "Devices for catching or fastening doors of Motor Vehicles ", "Gears for Motor Vehicles ", "Lifting jacks, &c." and "Radiator Assemblies, &c." under this heading. Motors. See " Electric Motors, &c." under this heading. lxxxviii

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Tariff Board--continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Moulding Machines. See "Foundry Moulding Machines" under this heading. Mushrooms. See " Petits Pois and Mushrooms " under this heading. Napery. See" Textile Articles, &c." under this heading. Naphthalene ...... 130 159 336 II. 1819 Negative Films. See " Sound Films and Negative Films, &c." under this heading. Newsprinting Paper ." • .. .. 66 82 197 II. 1825 Nuts. See " Bolts, Nuts, &c" under this heading. Oil. See " Mineral Lubricating Oil " under this heading. Optical Chairs. See " Barbers' Chairs, &c." under this heading. Paper. See "Glass Paper and Flint Paper, &c.", "Manu- factures of Paper, &c.", " Manufactures of Paper, n.e.i.., " Newsprinting Paper ", " Stay Cloth and Gummed Paper " and " Toilet Paper" under this heading. Paper :-Fine Printings and Writings .. .. 231 273 522 II. 1841 Paper, viz. :-Stencil, Carbon and other similarly pre- pared Copying Papers, in packets or otherwise .. 131 159 336 II. 1865 Paper, viz. :-Vesta and Match-boxes, empty, n.e.i. ; also Vesta and Match-boxes, empty, having advertise- ments thereon ...... 132 159 336 II. 1873 Paper Bags n.e.i ...... 133 159 336 II. 1875 Paper-covered Electrical Conductors. See "Cotton and/or Paper-covered Electrical Conductors, &c." under this heading. Paper-insulated lead-covered Telegraph and Telephone Cables further processed by a covering (outside the lead sheath) of any protective material .. .. 134 159 336 II. 1883 Parasols, Sunshades and Umbrellas n.e.i... 15 27 60 II. 1887 Parianware. See "Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Pastels. See "Chalks, Crayons, Pastels, &c." under this heading. Pencils of Wood .. 37 31 83 II. 1895 Pencils of Wood, and Penhandles of Wood .. .. 148 207 336 If. 1903 Perfumery and Toilet Preparations .. ." "" 135 159 336 II. 1911 Perrier. See "Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Petits Pois and Mushrooms ...... 31 29 69 II. 1919 Petrol Pumps and Pumping Units ...... 179 228 485 II. 1921 Piece Goods. See " Corsets and Knitted Elastic Piece Goods ", " Cotton Piece Goods, &c.", " Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c." and " Wool Tops, &c." under this heading. Piece Goods, Knitted or Lockstitched .. .. 136 159 336 II. 1929 And see "Corsets and Knitted Elastic Piece Goods" under this heading. Pine. See" Hoop Pine for export butter boxes " under this heading. Pistons. See " Tractor cylinder sleeve assemblies, &c." under this heading. Playing Cards, in sheet or cut ...... 137 159 337 II. 1937 Pneumatic Rubber Tyres and Tubes for Tractors .. 188 228 485 II. 1943 And see "Tractor Wheels and Tractor Wheel Centres, &c." under this heading. Pneumatic tyres. See" Cordage of the type used in the manufacture of pneumatic tyros, &c." under this heading. Porcelainware. See " Chinaware and Parianware, &c." under this heading. Potentiometers. See " Rheostats Potentiometers, &c." under this heading. Printed Advertising Matter from the United Kingdom .. 196 228 139 II. 1949 lxxxix

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Tariff Board--continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Printing Paper. See "Newsprinting Paper" under this heading. Printings and Writings. See " Paper :-Fine Printings, &c" under this heading. Process Engravers' Plates ...... 198 228 489 iI. 1957 Pumps and Pumping Units. See "Petrol Pumps and Pumping Units " under this heading. Pyjama Braid. See "Cordage, Braids, &c." under this heading. Radiator Asscmblies for Motor Vehicle Chassis .. 68 105 207 if. 1963 Radio and Electrical Testing Instruments and Appliances 199 228 489 iI. 1979 Radio Sets. See " Remote Controlling Units for Car Radio Sets" under this heading. Rail-dogs. See "Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Reciprocating Steam Engines of the quick revolution, self-lubricating type . . 35 29 69 iI. 1987 Refrigerators and Refrigerator parts . . 187 228 485 If. 1991 Remote Controlling Units for Car Radio Sets . .. 76 117 239 11. 2007 Resins, synthetic. See " Cellulosc Enamels, &c. under this heading. Resistances, Variable. See " Rheostats Potentiometers, &c" under this heading. Resistors. See " Fixed Resistors for Wireless Receivers under this heading. Rheostats Potentiometers and variable resistances of the types incorporated in Wireless receivers . . . 233 273 522 if. 2011 Rib Knitting Machines; Cylinders and Sinker Rings for Hosiery Machines ...... 74 117 239 II. 2019 Ribbons. See "Woven and Embroidered Materials, &c." under this heading. Rings for Hosiery Machines. See "Rib Knitting Machines, &c." under this heading. Rivets. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Road roller engine units. See" "Tractor engine units, &c." under this heading. Rope. See " Cordage Rope and Twines n.e.i." under this heading. Rubber Belting. See " Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting, &c." under this heading. Sails. See " Tents, Sails and Flags " under this heading. Salicylate, Methyl. See " Amyl Acetate, &c." under this heading. Saws. See "Blades for Hand Hack Saws " under this heading. Screwing Tools; Tap Wrenches, Screwplates of the fixed type, and Stocks ...... 204 228 489 If. 2025 Screws. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Seed. See " Canary Seed, &c." under this heading. Serviettes. See " Cotton or Linen Handkerchiefs, &c." under this heading. Sewing Threads, Linen Flax, Hemp or Jute . .. 203 228 489 if. 2033 Sheet Glass, viz. :-Figured Rolled, Cathedral, Milled Rolled, Rough Cast and Wired Cast . .. 138 159 337 If. 2041 Shipping. See " Vessels, &c." under this heading. Shock Absorbers ...... 213 228 489 iI. 2049 Silver. See " Articles made partly or wholly of silver under this heading. Sinker Rings for Hosiery Machines. See" Rib Knitting Machines, &c." under this heading. Slides. See " Buckles, &c." under this heading. Soda. See " Sulphate of Soda " under this heading. Sound Films and Negative Films and Lavender Prints 189 228 485 if. 2057 Spikes. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, &c." under this heading. Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. WooBud Paper.Paper No. Papr.(if printed). Page In-

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Spirals or Coils. See " Mosquito Spirals or Coils "under this heading. Spring Hinges ...... 274 .. 579 II. 2065 Springs. See " Coil springs for motor vehicle chassis under this heading. Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres ; Tops, Yarns and piece goods wholly or partly composed of Syn- thetic Staple Fibre . . . .. 194 228 485 IT. 2073 Starch Flours ...... 211 228 489 11. 2085 Stay Cloth and Gummed Paper .. . . 139 159 337 II. 2093 Steam Engines. See " Reciprocating Steam Engines, &c. under this heading. Stencil Paper. See " Paper, viz. :-Stencil, &c." under this heading. St. Galmier. See " Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Stocks. See " Screwing Tools, &c." under this heading. Stoneware. See " Chinaware and Parianware, &c" under this heading. Sulphate of Soda ...... 140 159 337 IT. 2101 Sulphur. See " Bounty on Sulphur "under this heading. Sunshades. See "Parasols, Sunshades and Umbrellas, ni.e.i." under this heading. Sweepers. See "Carpet Sweepers " under this heading. Synthetic Resins incorporated in oil. See " Cellulose Enamels, &c." under this heading. Synthetic Textile Fibres. See " Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c." under this heading. Tap Wrenches. See "Screwing Tools, &c." under this heading. Tassels. See " Cordage, Braids, &c." under this heading. Tee Hinges. See " Metal Hinges, Butt and Tee " under this heading. Telegraph and Telephone Cables. See " Paper-insulated lead-covered Telegraph, &c." under this heading. Tents, Sails and Flags . . . .. 12 27 60 IT. 2109 Textile Articles of Furnishing Drapery and Napery .. 32 29 69 IT. 2115 Textile Belting. See " Leather, Rubber, Canvas and Composition Belting, &c." under this heading. Textile Fibres. See "Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c." under this heading. Textiles. See " Articles, n.e.i., &c." under this heading. Thermostatically-controlled Cookers .. . . 247 288 579 11. 2123 Threads, sewing. See "Sewing Threads, &c." under this heading. Tinplate ...... 220 239 513 II. 2129 Toilet Paper ...... 78 120 251 IT. 2153 Toilet Preparations. See "Perfumery and Toilet Pre- parations " under this heading. Tomato Juice ...... 200 228 489 IT. 2157 Tools. See " Screwing Tools, &c." under this heading. Tops. See " Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c."~ and " Wool Tops, &c." under this heading. Towels and Towelling n.e.i. and Bath Mats . . 190 228 485 II. 2163 And see " Cotton Condenser Yarns, &c." under this heading. Traction Engines ...... 219 239 513 IT. 2171 Tractor cylinder sleeve assemblies and pistons .. 263 .579 11. 2185 Tractor engine units and road roller engine units .. 276 .. 579 II. 2193 Tractor Wheels and Tractor Wheel Centres for use with pneumatic rubber tyres . .. . 191 228 485 11. 2201 And see " Pneumatic Rubber Tyres and Tubes for Tractors " under this heading. Transmission Linings. See "Brake and Transmission Linings " under this heading. Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper.Paper No. Papr.(if printed). Page In-

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Tariff Board-continued. Reports and Recommendations-continued. Trimmings. See "Feathers) dressed, &c." under this heading. Tubes, rubber, for Tractors. See " Pneumatic Rubber Tyres and Tubes, &c." under this heading. Twines. See " Cordage Rope and Twines n.e.i." under this heading. Tyres. See "Cordage of the type used in the manufac- ture of pneumatic tyres, &c" under this heading. Tyres and Tubes for Tractors. See "Pneumatic Rubber Tyres and Tubes, &c. under this heading. Umbrellas. See " Parasols, Sunshades and Umbrellas, n.e. i. " under this heading. Vacuum Cleaners ...... 103 159 337 11. 2211, Vals. See "Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c." under this heading. Valves for wireless telegraphy and telephony and bases for such valves . . . . 229 231 501 11. 2221 Vanillin. See "Amyl Acetate, &c."~ under this heading. Variable Resistances. See " Rheostats Potentiometers, &c."~ under this heading. Varnishes. See " Cellulose Enamels, &c" under this heading. Vehicles. See "Motor Vehicles"' under this heading. Vessels not exceeding 500 tons gross register .. 178 223 461 11. 2241 Vessels (Supplementary Report)... Vesta-boxes. See "1Paper, viz. :-Vesta and Match- boxes, &c." under this heading. Vittel. See " Aerated or Mineral Waters, &c. under this heading. Washers, metal. See " Bolts, Nuts, Rivets;, &c." under this heading. Washing Machines. See "Electric Household Clothes Washing Machines" and " Laundry Washing Machines " under this heading. Watches, Wristlet. See " Wristlet Watches, &c" under this heading. Water Bore Casings ...... 192 228 485 If. 2249 Weatherproof Braided Aerial Cable. See " Cotton and/or Paper-covered Electrical Conductors, &c." under this heading. Wheels, Tractor. See " Tractor Wheels, &c." under this heading. Wire Netting ...... 215 231 501 11. 2253 Wireless Receivers. See " Fixed Resistors for Wireless Receivers "and " Rheostats Potentiometers, &c. under this heading. Wood. See "Pencils of Wood " and" Pencils of Wood, &c. under this heading.

Woodworking Machinery . . . .. 278 .. 579 If. 2261 Woo] Tops; Woollen Yarns; Woollen Piece Goods; and Blanikets, &c. .. . . 193 228 485 II. 2271 Woven and Embroidered Materials in the piece or other- wise, Ribbons, Galoons and Bindings . . 141 159 337 If. 2311 Wrenches. See " Screwing Tools, &c. under this heading. Wristlet Watches n.e.i. and cases therefor . . 236 273 522 If. 2319 Writings. See " Paper :-Fine Printings and Writings under this heading. Yarns. See " Cotton Condenser Yarns, &o' "...Cotton Cordage Yarns ", " Cotton Yarns n.e.i.... ".Jute Yarns, &c...... Staple or other Synthetic Textile Fibres, &c" and " Wool Tops, &c." under this heading. And 8ee " Tinned Plate Industry." Taxation-Commissioner of Taxation- Memorandum showing Commonwealth and State Income

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Taxation-Commissioner of Taxation-continued. Report- Nineteenth, years 1935-36-Land Tax, Income Tax, Estate Duty; 1936-37-Sales Tax .. .. 2 15 18 IV. 1053 Twentieth, years 1936-37-Land Tax, Income Tax, Estate Duty; 1937-38-Sales Tax .. .. 88 87 199 IV. 1165 Twenty-first, years 1937-38-Land Tax, Income Tax, Estate Duty; 1938-39-Sales Tax, Flour Tax, Wool Tax . . . 269 279 563 IV. 1289 And see " Income Tax Assessment Act ", "Land Tax Assess- ment Act " and " Sales Tax Assessment Acts." Testing and Research. See " Secondary Industries Testing and Research." Thomson, Dr. Donald. See "Northern Territory." Tinned Plate Industry-Terms of reference to Tariff Board . .. 375 Torpedoes, Salvage of-International Convention (Paris, 12th June, 1934); and Additional Protocol (Paris, 12th January, 1938) ...... 231 501 Tractor Bounty Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 126 ...... 250 528 Trade Agreement between United Kingdom and United States of America-Ministerial Statement-18th November, 1938 .. 151 129 263 II. 801 Trade Commissioners. See " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c." Trade Commissioners Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1938- No. 28 ...... 26 65 Trade Discussions between representatives of His Majesty's Govern- ments in United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Australia- Memorandum of Conclusions-London, 20th July, 1938 .. * .. 199 Trade Marks Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938- No. 33 ...... 25 65 And see " Patents Act." Trade Relations. See " Australia's Trade Relations, &c." Transport Investigation-in- Great Britain-Report by A. E. Heath, Lt.-Colonel J. Northcott and E. Simms-31st December, 1936 .. 5 .. 21 IV. 1369 South Africa-Report by E. Simms, Secretary, Commonwealth Railways-14th April, 1937 . .. .. 23 .. 21 IV. 1493 United States of America and Canada-Report by Lt.-Colonel J. Northcott, Department of Defence-June, 1937 .. 22 .. 21 IV. 1533 Transport Workers Act-Regulations Amended-Statutory Rules 1938-No. 74 ...... 82 189 Treasurer's Statement. See" Finance." Treaties. See " Extradition " and " International Affairs." Treaty of Peace (Germany) Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937-No. 109 ...... 25 65

Unemployment Insurance-Report of Committee of Officers of Commonwealth and State Governments-9th September, 1937 ...... 15 17 And see " Commonwealth and State Ministers-Con- ferences." United Kingdom. See " Aircraft Personnel, &c.", "Arrested Nationals ", " Extradition-Treaties ", " International Affairs ", " Legal Proceedings, &c.", " Trade Agreement, &c.", " Trade Discussions, &c." and " War with Germany." United States of America. See " Australian Government and Trade Commissioners, &c.", " Trade Agreement, &c." and " Transport Investigation."

Vulcanological and Seismological Investigations. See " Rabaul."

Wagga, New South Wales. See " Air Force." War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunals. See " Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act." War Service Homes Act- Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 64 ...... 83 189 * See Paper No. 16 of Session 1940, Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Where Bound. Paper No. Paper. (if printed). Page in-

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War Service Homes Act-continued. Regulations Amended, &c.-continued. Statutory Rules 1939- No. 32 .. .. 169 350 No. 136 250 528 War Service Homes Commission-Report, together with Statements and Balance-sheet for Year- 1937-38 ...... 87 101 219 II. 407 1938-39 ...... 243 250 530 II. 421 War with Germany- Activities of the Fighting Services. See " War Activities of the Fighting Services " under this heading. Activities of the Government. See " War Activities of the Government " under this heading. Australian Commodities. See " Sale of Australian Com- modities, &c." under this heading. Control of Prices and Prevention of Profiteering during the War-Ministerial Statement-November, 1939 .. .. 251 526 Department of Information-Functions and Activities- Ministerial Statement-November, 1939 257 537 Fighting Services. See " War Activities of the Fighting Services " under this heading. Information, Department of. See " Department of Informa- tion " under this heading. Marketing, War-time. See " Sale of Australian Commodities, &c." under this heading. Prices, Control of. See " Control of Prices, &c." under this heading. Profiteering, Prevention of. See " Control of Prices, &c." under this heading. Sale of Australian Commodities to United Kingdom and other Aspects of War-time Marketing-Ministerial Statement-November, 1939 251 526 Special Military Force-Service Abroad-Ministerial State- ment-29th November, 1939 (In the House of Repre- sentatives). (In Senate-War Activities-Despatch of Second Aus- tralian Imperial Force Overseas-Ministerial State- ment) ...... 237 258 543 II. 405 Supply and Development Department-Action taken since Outbreak of War-Ministerial Statement-November, 1939 252 529 Text of Documents exchanged between United Kingdom and German Governments from 22nd August, 1939, to out- break of war, 3rd September, 1939 ...... 173 211. 441 III. 1805 War Activities of the Fighting Services-Ministerial State- ment-November, 1939 ...... 51 529 War Activities of the Government-Ministerial Statement- November, 1939 ...... 251 525 And see " Wheat Industry ", " International Affairs " and " National Security Act." Wheat. See "Commonwealth and State Ministers--Conferences" and " National Security Act." Wheat Industry- Financial Assistance to-Ministerial Statement-15th Novem- ber, 1939 ...... 526 Financial Assistance, Marketing and Stabilization-Minis- terial Statement-29th November, 1939 .. .. 543 Wheat Industry Assistance Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 16...... 168 348 Wimperis, H. E. See " Aeronautical Research." Wine Export Bounty Act-Return for Year- 1937-38 ...... 8 189 1938-39 ...... 13 443 Wine Grapes Charges Act-Regulations Amended, &.- Statutory Rules 1938-No. 26 ...... 65 Statutory Rules 1939- No. 11 ...... 348 No. 54 ...... 443 Presented to Senate or House of Representatives. Paper No. W______here Bound. Paper. (if printed). Page in-

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Wine Overseas Marketing Act- Australian Wine Board-Annual Report, together with State- ment by Minister regarding operation of Act-Year- 1936-37 (Ninth) ...... 21 .. 21 II. 911 1937-38 (Tenth) ...... 146 .. 309 II. 919 1938-39 (Eleventh) ...... 267 267 558 II. 933 Regulations Amended, &c.- Statutory Rules 1938- No. 27 ...... 26 65 No. 68 ...... 83 189 No. 106 ...... 120 251 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 24 ...... 168 350 Wireless Telegraphy Act-Regulations Amended- Statutory Rules 1937- No. 102 ...... 7 8 No. 112 ...... 25 65 Statutory Rules 1938-No. 24 ...... 25 65 Statutory Rules 1939-No. 156 ...... 259 547 And see "Post and Telegraph Act and Wireless Telegraphy Act." Wire Netting Bounty Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939- No. 125 .. 250 528 Wool Publicity and Research Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1939-No. 38 .... 179 379 And see " Australian Wool Board." Woolnough, W. G. See " Iron Ore Reserves in Australia " and " Rabaul."

Yugoslavia. See "Legal Proceedings, &c."