§
Ordered,
That the Lords Message [26th February] relating to the appointment of a Committee to consider the Petition of the State of Western Australia be now considered."—[Sir F. Thomson.]
§ Lords Mesage considered accordingly.
§
Ordered,
That a Select Committee of Three Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider the Petition of the State of Western Australia for a Bill to effectuate the withdrawal of the people of Western Australia from the Federal Commonwealth of Australia, and to report whether the same is proper to be received."—[Sir F. Thomson.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ Committee nominated of Mr. Amery, Mr. Isaac Foot, and Mr. Lunn.
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Ordered,
That the Committee have leave to hear Counsel to such extent as they shall see fit, and have power to send for persons, papers, and records.
§
Ordered,
That Two be the quorum.
§
Ordered,
That the Petition of the people of the State of Western Australia, presented to the House on the 17th day of December last, be referred to the Committee; and that they do report upon the advisability of its reception by the House."—[Sir F. Thomson.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.
§ It being after Half-past Eleven of the Clock upon Thursday evening, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.
§ Adjourned at four minutes after Twelve o'Clock.