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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74

Afternoon Session

Afternoon Session.

The National Council of Women met at 2.30 p.m. in the Provincial council Chambers. The following were present : Mesdames Daldy, Sheppard, page 10 Williamson, Schnackenberg, Alley Sievwright, Widdowson, Hattotn, Izett, Tasker, Lady Stout, Miss Bain, and the Secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Correspondence was received from Dr. Symes and Mr Alexand Bicksrton.

Mrs Tasker read a paper on " The Undesirable Immigrants' Bill." At the conclusion of her paper, she moved the following resolutions: (1,) "That in the opinion of this Council, and that in the interests of New Zealand, the Public Healths' Bill should be passed"; Mrs Izett seconded. Mrs Sheppard proposed "That the discussion be postponed for further consideration."—Carried. (2.) Mrs Tasker moved: " That in the opinion of this Council, Members of Parliament be urged to support the Undesirable Immigrants' Bill." Mrs Izett seconded the motion. The motion was lost-For, 4; against, 5. Several refrained from voting. (3.) Mrs Tasker moved, Mrs Izett seconded " That in the opinion of this Council, the nation of New Zealand, through its representatives, should reject the Japanese Treaty." The motion was withdrawn.

Mrs Williamson then read a paper on "Woman in the Service of the State."

Lady Stout tabled notice of motion re probate law.