Two proposals of the Government were defeated during consideration of the Customs tariff schedule in committee in the Senate this afternoon. By 17 votes to 13 the Senate agreed to motions by Senator Johnston ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 15 May 1936, Page 12
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