Bruce Scott (Maranoa, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

The original question was that this bill be now read a second time. To this the honourable member for Menzies has moved as an amendment that all words after 'that' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The immediate question, is that the amendment be agreed to.

Question put.

The House divided. [10:23]

(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)

Question negatived.

Original question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

Message from the Governor-General recommending appropriation announced.

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