Bishop Tyrrell T?'Ust Bill. (10 Aua., 1910.] Glenfernaigh Reserve. 15(5 that the words which were inserted might i.Lrgislatibe ~~HHmblJ!. go further than was intended. The sec­ tion of the original act which it was in­ Wednesday, 10 August, 1910. tended to repeal dealt only with royalties, and it had occurred to the department, on Quettions and Answers-Papers-Adjournmmt (Amer:<!• revising the amendment, and looking at ment of Invalidity and Accidents Pensions Act)­ the section itself, that in some cases these Hailway Service Superannuation .l:iill (third reading)­ Public Service Amendment Bill-Goulburn Seweroge. royalties would be paid. He therefore Bill-Closer !:ettlement (Hardwickc Estate --Tibt.e· moved: reenah Estate)-Additional Sitting Da~ s-Fisheri,s That the clause be further amended Ly (Amendment)Bill (second reading). the addition of the following words:­ "Provided that such repeal shall not affect anything lawfully done under the Mr. SPEAKER took the chair. said section." · Amendment agreed to. FOREST RESERVES. Clause, as further amended, agreed to. Mr. BRINER asked the MINISTER FOR Bill reported with a further amend- AamcuLTURB,-(1.) Are any methods be­ ment; report adopted. ing followed in carrying out the work of classification of forest reserves 1 (2.) BISHOP TYRRELL TRUST BILL. Have any independent men of exp'ert Bill recommitted for the further con­ knowledge and reliable character been sideration of clause 1. engaged in the work? (3.) When is it In Committee: expected that the classification will be Clause 1. complete? Mr. PERRY answered,-(1.) Yes. (2.) And provided also that in each and Not yet. (3.) It is hoped that the work every year the annual sum hereinbefore will be completed within the time pre­ declared to be payable to the endowment scribed by the act. ~und of the See of Newcastle shall be paid m full before any arrears are made up for any of the other annual payments herein­ URUNGA PILOT HOUSES: SALE before directed to be made. OF ALLOTMENTS. :Mr. BRINER asked the SECRETARY The Ron . .T. GARLAND said that, as FOR LANDS,-(1.) Is it proposed to offer he had indicated on the second reading of any town allotments for sale in the vil­ the bill, it seemed that if the clause were lage of Urunga, within a reasonable passed as it originally stood, the priority time; and, if so, how many1 (2.) Have given to the funds for the support of the complaints been made to the depart­ clergy, and also of the aged clergy in ment regarding certain houses used by the diocese, would be done away with. the pilot service at Urunga, and was The hon. gentleman in charge of the bill any action taken in the matter·; if so, is saw that that was the case. So, in order any further action proposed to be taken 1 to carry out the intention of the will, he Mr. Jl..fOORE answered,-(1.) It is not moved: proposed to offer any allotments in the ·That in line 2, after the word "sum," village of Urunga, pending survey of the the word "firstly" be inserted. North Coast railway line. (2.) Yet>, and Amendment agreed to. a report having been obtained from the Amendment (by the Ron. J. GARLAND) district surveyor, the matter has been re­ ferred to the Navigation Department. agreed to: That the words "to the endowment fund of the Aee," lines 3 and 4, be omitted, GLENFERNAIGH FOREST RESERVE, with a view to the insertion of the words No. 355. "towards the income of the bishop." Mr. BRINER asked the MINISTER FOH Clause, as amended, agreed to. A.amcuvrunE,-(1.) Is it a fact that re­ Bill reported with further amend­ peated applications have been made to ments; report· adopted. have a large part, if not the whole, of Bill, with concurrence, read the third Glenfernaigh forest reserve 355, can- · time. celled and made available for settle- · House adjourned at 8.10 p.m. ment? (2.) Is it a fact that forestry · a •. 1506" ~ Richland,; Estate. ·- [~SSEMBLY.] _ . Police /nspectir:ms. officers have always urged the retention Mr. HOGUE answered,-(1.) Tender~ of the reserve in the interests of forestry; will be called on the 17th August. (2.) and that officers- of the Lands Depart­ No avoidable delay will take place. (3.) ment have urged, 'to the contrary, that it I am advised that it is not a fact that should be made available for settlement? the condition of the school is insanitary (it) Will he have an open inquiry made ' or that the heaith of the teachers and in order to verify, or otherwise, the pupils is endangered. Owing to low walls statements which have been made by some inconvenien.ce has been experienced reliable men and public bodies,. to the during the summer months. The erection effect that there is no timber of ariy value of a new school will remedy this. on this reserve, and that it shouid be made available for settlement? REGRADING OFFICERS. i\fr. PERRY answered,-'-(1:) Yes. (2.) Mr. ESTELL (for Mr. STUART­ (a) Yes, on. account of the large amount H.oBERTSON) asked the CoLONIAL TREA­ of valuable timber; (b) the Lands De­ SURER,-(1.) Is it a fact that the Public partment have reported that some of.this Service Board regraded the officers of land is suitable for settlement. (3.) An the clerical division of the Registrar­ inquiry will be made in connection with General's Department in less· than two this and other reserves prior to the per­ weeks? (2.) Have the board had in hand manent classification of forest reserves. the regrading'of the officers of the clerical division of the Government Printing RICHLANDS ESTATE. Office? (3.) How long has the regrading of the Government Printing Office been 1fr. ESTELL (for 1\fr. HoLiiLI.N) asked in hand, and what is the cause of the the SECHETARY FOR LAXDS,-(1.) Was the delay~ • · ' · Richlands estate purchased from a Mr. :Mr. WADDELL answered,-(1.) The Davis at the price of £4 per acre? Public Service Board inform me that it (2.) Had it been recently acquired is not a fact. (2.) Yes. (3.) The Public by Mr. Davis from its former pro_­ Service Board state that a decision has prietor, a Mr. Onslow? (3.) Did been arrived at, but it is intended to deal such former proprietor ever place the with the adjustment of salaries through­ property under offer to the Govern­ out the service' as a whole, and this will ment? (4.) Was such offer made by him be done as soon as possible. to the Government at £3 lOs. per acre7 (5.) Was any report obtained on this POLICE INSPECTIONS. ofier1 (6.) On what grounds was this offer refused 1 lvfr. ASHFORD asked the CoLONIAL :Mr. MOORE answered,-(1.) The es­ SECRETARY,-(!.) Is it a fact that a police tate was purchased from Mr. II. 8. Rich. officer of high standing has been ap­ at the price of £4 per acre. (2.) It is pointed to do the work of the Inspector­ understood that it had recently been pur­ General of Police whilst the latter ill chased by Mr. Rich from the Camden absent from Sydney? (2.) Is it a fact Park Estate, Limited. (3; 4, 5, and 6.) that after inspecting one station the In­ The only offer that can be traced was one spector-General returns to Sydney and of £4 per acre in the year 1902, which visits the same district a week later? (3.) : was declined. vVill he consider whether it is practicable to effect economy and efficiency by arrang­ ing for the absence of the Inspector- , W ALLENDBEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL. General for a sufficient period of time to J Mr. ESTELL (for Mr. B-cRGEss) enable him to inspect the principal sta- . asked the MINISTER OF Pt:BLIC IN­ tions in a district during one visit? STRUCTION,-(!.) When are tenders 1fr. WOOD answered,-The Inspector-· lil-:ely to be called for the new pub­ General of Police has furnished me with lic school at Wallendbeen? (2.) Will the following information:- he expedite this matter? (3.) Is it a fact .(1.) An officer of police attends to cer- - that the condition of the old school is tain duties during the absence of th& insanitary, and is the health of both Inspector-General upon inspection. (2.) ; teachers and pupils endangered? No, it is not a fact. He sometimes visits [Mr. Briner. C-Qnunissiun of the Peace. [10 Aua., 1910:) .150.7 .. three :and four stations when absent where his animalleave7 (2.) How many hours !Practicable ~o do S?· (3.) The pres~nt ar­ constitute a day's duty for a policeman rangement Is considered to be 'the most -satisfacto:ry in the interests of the ser- .in tlie, country ? · wice.. These inspections are often made by Mr. ·wooD answered,-The Inspector­ ~he Ins~tor-General at great person~! . Gen12ral of Police has furnished me with Inconvemence and discomfort in order .the -following information:__:__ that the general work of the department may not suff-er. (1.) No, it is not a fact. Nothing of the kind occurs. (2.) Eight hours; but when the public interests require that a COMMISSION OF THE' PEACE : ·little extra work is necessary, it must be APPOINTMENTS. done. · · Mr.· HORNE asked the CoLONlAL SEc­ BETARY,-Has his attention been called ·RAILWAY DECENTRALISATION: to the necessity for further appointments ROYAL COMMISSION. to the_ Commission of the Peace in many Mr. ASHFORD asked the PREMIER,­ -.of the country-districts, and does he in­ . (1.) Has the royal commission appointed •.tend to make such appointments during in connection with the decentralisation the currency of the present Parliament~- scheme inquired into the advantages of :M:r.