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REGISTER OF TABLED PAPERS

ALL FIVE SESSIONS OF THE

FIRST PARLIAMENT May 1860 to May 1863

Register of Tabled Papers — First Session — First Parliament

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Documents received and registered prior to the commencement of the First Parliament

Undated 1 Letter referring to books for the Parliamentary Library.

18 January 1860 19 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office, Auckland, New Zealand advising a copy

of Statistics of New Zealand for the year 1858, had been forwarded.

21 March 1860 2 Letter to Lewis A Bernays Esq. from I L Sheriff advising the availability of May’s

Practice of Parliament and Burke’s Parliamentary Proceedings. Further reference relates to the need to order other books from London.

4 April 1860 3 Letter to Lewis A Bernays Esq. from C Thompson, Clerk of the New South Wales

Legislative Assembly advising the granting of approval for the Queensland Legislative Assembly to receive a complete set of Votes, Financial Volumes up to 1859 - 60, inclusive.

12 April 1860 4 Letter to Lewis A Bernays Esq. from the Clerk of the New South Wales

Legislative Council advising that a complete set of Journals of the Legislative Council will be forwarded to the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

24 April 1860 5 Letter from T Richards of the New South Wales Government Printing Office

advising the availability of ten volumes of Acts from the New South Wales Legislature.

Not registered Proclamation to open Parliament

10 May 1860 35 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office authorising the use of stationary for the

offices of, and for use in, the Legislative Assembly.

11 May 1860 37 Letter from Government House advising the conferring of the title of

“Honourable” to all members of the Legislative Council.

14 May 1860 36 Letter from the House of Assembly, Hobart, advising the forwarding of a copy of

that Parliaments Standing Rules and Orders and, a proposal for the exchange of papers.


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16 May 1860 40 Commissioners Authority to administer Oath to Members of the Legislative

Assembly.

19 May 1860 14 Letter from Clerk of the Legislative Council referring to Cards of Admission to

Legislative Council on the days nominated for the Opening of Parliament.

20 May 1860 20 Letter to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly advising that the Voting Papers

(Ballot Papers) for the Wide Bay District had been despatched.

21 May 1860 15 Letter form Colonial Secretary’s Office transmitting Writs of Election. 16 Letter from A O Moriarty, Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to Commission

charges to be paid by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT

22 May 1860 33 Application for position within Parliament House. 34 Letter from T Richards, Sydney, advising of the future supply of N.S.W.

Government Gazettes. 39 Writs and Oaths of members and Oath of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

23 May 1860 17 Letter to L Bernays from W M Evily referring to the availability of books suitable

for the Parliamentary Library. 18 Letter to L Bernays from J Sheriff acknowledging an order for the Government

Gazette and Acts of the New South Wales Legislature. 39(a) Oath of the Serjeant-at-Arms.

26 May 1860 30 Application for the position of Messenger in Parliament House.

28 May 1860 41 Letter referring to the transmission of the Electoral Roll for the Electoral District

of Northern Downs.

29 May 1860 6 Royal instruction dated 6th June 1859 from Her Royal Highness Queen Victoria

to His Excellency Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the Colony of Queensland and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, on the separation of Queensland from New South Wales.

7 Statistical Register of Queensland for the month of December 1859.


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8 Letter with reference to the memorial of Charles Marsh in respect of the boundary between New South Wales and Queensland.

9 Correspondence with respect to the position in which the Resident Judge at Moreton Bay will be placed by the Separation of that Colony from New South Wales.

10 Speaker’s Commission to administer the Oath to Members of the Legislative Assembly.

11 Legislative Assembly Quorum Bill 1860. 12 The Governor’s Opening Speech to both Houses of Parliament. 38 Petition to the Hon. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly requesting that the

selection process and the electing of a member for West Moreton be referred to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications.

46 The appointment of Members to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications.

30 May 1860 21 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office to the Honourable Speaker advising the

presentation of a Commission to Richard James Coley, Esq., for Serjeant-At-Arms of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

31 Letter from Government Printer, Sydney to L Bernays Esq. referring to the limited availability of certain Government Gazettes.

31 May 1860 13 Application for employment from F Compton. 23 Correspondence respecting the renewal of Intermediates. 24 Correspondence respecting New Pastoral Districts. 25 Correspondence respecting the export duty upon gold. 26 Gold Export Duty Repeal Bill 1860. 32 Message from Legislative Council referring to the Legislative Assembly Quorum

Bill.

1 June 1860 22 Notification by The Treasury, Brisbane, that credit has been established for the

Legislative Assembly with the Union Bank of Australia, Brisbane 27 Estimates for the year 1860. 28 Disqualification of Officers Bill 1860. 29 Letter referring to the appointment of officers to the Department of the Legislative

Assembly. 54 Governor’s Message No. 1.

4 June 1860 41(a) Application for the position of Clerk-Assistant to the Legislative Assembly.

5 June 1860 42 Letter referring to the availability and cost of N.S.W. Government Gazettes.

6 June 1860 83 Petition - Agricultural land Moreton Bay District - John Dunmore Lang

7 June 1860 50 Letter from the Legislative Assembly Offices, Sydney, referring to the receipt of

Queensland Votes and Proceedings.


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13 June 1860 43 Letter advising the despatch of ballot papers for the Hamlet of Fortitude Valley to

the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. 44 Petition from Edward Jones seeking release from Brisbane Gaol. 45 Correspondence in relation to the adjustment of debt between Queensland and

New South Wales. 49 Letter to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the Returning Officer for the

Electoral District of Wide Bay. 55 Governor’s Message No. 2.

15 June 1860 47 Letter by Select Committee requesting L Bernays Esq. to appear before

Committee. 48 Lien on Wool Bill 1860

19 June 1860 51 Governor’s Salary Augmentation Bill 1860. 52 Report of the Library Committee. 53 Temporary Acts Continuance Bill 1860. 56 Governor’s Message No. 3. 57 Governor’s Message No. 4. 63 Letter from Government Printing Office, Sydney, referring to vouchers for goods. 64 Memorandum on price of printing.

21 June 1860 58 Response to a letter by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly on Hansard staff

duties. 59 Return to an Address referring to expenses of Circuit Courts and offences tried

by Supreme Court during the previous twelve months.

22 June 1860 60 Minutes of Evidence taken before Select Committee on Immigration. 61 Report of Committee of Elections and Qualifications. 62 Sitting dates for Select Committee on Immigration.

25 June 1860 79 Letter referring to the appointment of a Clerk-Assistant in the Legislative

Assembly and, the provision of a residence for the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

26 June 1860 65 Report of the Standing Orders Committee referring to the “Proposed Standing

Orders”. 66 Despatch from Secretary of State, England, referring to Electoral Franchises. 67 Letter referring to services of short-hand writers. 68 Governor’s Message No. 5. 69 Letter referring to the Transmission of Election Writ. 70 Letter from short-hand writer on reasons for absence from duties. 71 Letter from Colonial Secretary's Office referring to return of Writ.

27 June 1860 72 Application seeking appointment as Clerk-Assistant in the Legislative Assembly.


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73 Progress Report of the Select Committee on Government Departments. 77 Application for the position of Clerk-Assistant in the Legislative Assembly.

28 June 1860 74 Census Bill 1860. 75 Governor’s Message No. 6. Not registered Progress Report of the Select Committee on Police and the Native Police Force 78 Letter from Hansard reporter on absence from work.

29 June 1860 76 Letter acknowledging receipt of Speaker’s Order for one hundred pounds in

relation to a matter of Dr. Nelson’s return by Lt. Governor Jones, Esq. 80 Letter referring to charges for short-hand writers. 81 Letter to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly from the Clerk of the Victorian

Legislative Assembly referring to that States Estimates of Expenditure and, Standing Orders.

2 July 1860 82 Notification of credit to the extent of three hundred pounds to the Legislative

Assembly for the month of July with the Union Bank of Australia, Brisbane. 89 Circular to the Speaker from the Undersecretary referring to the probable

Expenditure of the Parliament, for the year 1861.

3 July 1860 84 Report of the Standing Orders Committee recommending the appointment of a

Clerk-Assistant to the Legislative Assembly and, the erection of a residence for the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

85 Governor’s Message No. 9. 86 Governor’s Message No. 7. 87 Governor’s Message No. 8. 88 Letter referring to Legislative Assembly’s Bank Book. Not registered Petition from Rev. Dr. John Dunmore Lang, setting forth that he had, in exertions

in the cause of Immigrations to this Colony while it formed a component part of New South Wales, devoted much time and suffered considerable loss and praying enquiry into the truth of his allegations.

91 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office confirming the dismissal of Mr C H Barlee, short-hand writer for insubordination to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

92 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office affirming the appointment of Mr A E Drighton as short-hand writer.

4 July 1860 90 Letter from Registrar General’s Office referring to documents left with the

Committee of Elections and Qualifications. 93 Unoccupied Crown Land Occupation Bill 1860.

5 July 1860 94 State Aid Discontinuance Bill 1860. 97 Letter acknowledging payment of account and, the advice that N.S.W.

Government Gazettes are still being held for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.


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6 July 1860 96 Letter referring to the Legislative Assembly’s Bank Book.

7 July 1860 95 Petition from the Wide Bay district referring to the appropriation of money for

Government buildings. 110 Letter referring to the despatch of Ballot Papers for Drayton and Toowoomba.

10 July 1860 98 Governor’s Message No. 10. 99 Governor’s Message No. 11. 100 Governor’s Message No. 12. 101 Governor’s Message No. 13. 102 Grammar School Bill 1860. 103 Lien on Wool Bill 1860.

11 July 1860 104 Governor’s message No. 14. 105 Tenders Regulation Bill 1860. 106 Petition - Pastoral Lands, Burdekin District.

12 July 1860 107 Progress Report of the Select Committee on Government Departments. 108 Correspondence relating to the withdrawal of certain land from auction sale by

Mr Commissioner Halloran - Maryborough and charges made against the Commissioner by a Mr Walsh.

109 Correspondence relating to charges made against Mr Commissioner Boyle by Mr Coxen.

121 Letter referring to the professional fees paid to shorthand writers.

17 July 1860 114 Governor’s Message No. 15. 115 Governor’s Message No. 16. 116 Petition - vacated land, Maranoa District.

18 July 1860 111 Correspondence and Minutes relating to Superannuation of Officers of the Civil

Service. 112 Correspondence relating to the Burguwrah and Warroo Runs and certain

charges preferred against Mr Commissioner Boyle by Mr Robert Fitzgerald. 113 Additional correspondence relating to Mr Commissioner Halloran.

19 July 1860 117 Additional Estimates for 1860. 118 Petition - Against a Bill, for regulating the occupation of unoccupied Crown Lands

in unsettled districts. 119 Letter from His Honour Mr Justice Lutwyche respecting the position in which he

is placed by the Separation from New South Wales. 120 Governor’s Message No. 17. 123 Petition - Crown Land at Wivenhoe. 141 Letter from Government Shorthand Writers Office, House of Parliament,

Melbourne, referring to the rate of pay for professional shorthand writers.


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20 July 1860 122 Correspondence and Minutes relating to Australian Federation. 124 Petition - German immigrants seeking the same rights as English immigrants. 125 Appropriation Bill 1860.

21 July 1860 126(a) Letter by Mr R Johnson to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly referring to the

position of Clerk-Assistant.

24 July 1860 126 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office stating the Governor’s approval of the

appointment of Mr R Johnson as Clerk-Assistant of the Legislative Assembly. 127 Petition - against a dwelling remaining on Crown Land.

25 July 1860 128 Adjustment of Accounts with New South Wales Bill 1860. 129 Electoral List Abolition Bill 1860.

27 July 1860 130 Correspondence referring to the salary of His Honour Mr Justice Lutwyche. 131 Correspondence and Minutes referring to telegraphic communication with East

Java and Europe.

30 July 1860 134 Tender document for the provision of catering for the Parliamentary Refreshment

Room.

31 July 1860 132 An account for the month from shorthand writers. 133 Scab in Sheep Bill 1860.

1 August 1860 135 Governor’s Message No. 18. 136 Governor’s Message No. 19 137 Notification of credit to the extent of three hundred pounds to the Legislative

Assembly for the month of August with the Union Bank of Australia, Brisbane. 139 Letter from Sheriff and Downing, Booksellers, Sydney, referring to the despatch

of goods. 140 Letter from James Waugh, Sydney, referring to an order for envelopes.

2 August 1860 138 Petition - against the Unoccupied Crown Land Occupation Bill 1860.

4 August 1860 142 Petition - against the manner in which the electoral list for the Maranoa District

was prepared.


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9 August 1860 143 Letter form Colonial Secretary’s Office granting approval of the appointment of

an extra Clerk to the Legislative Assembly. 144 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to certain resolutions

adopted by the Library Committee. 147 Message from the Legislative Council returning the Adjustment of Accounts Bill. 148 Governor’s Message No. 20.

21 August 1860 149 Alienation of Crown Lands Bill 1860. 151 Return to Order for Tenders for Cattle Runs. 152 Return to Order with reference to papers and correspondence relative to the

leasing of certain Crown Land at Wivenhoe. 153 Correspondence and Returns on maintenance expenditure on the Main Dividing

Range Road. 154 Occupied Crown Lands Leasing Bill 1860. 155 Report from the Select Committee on Internal Communication. Not registered Report of the Select Committee on the present state of Judicial Establishment of

Queensland. 162 Message from the Legislative Council transmitting Lien on Wool Bill with

amendments. 163 Message from the Legislative Council transmitting the Grammar School Bill with

amendments.

22 August 1860 150 Education Bill 1860. 156 Real Estate of Intestates Distribution Bill 1860. 157 Report of the Select Committee on Immigration. 158 Petition - unoccupied Crown Land. 159 Governor’s Message No. 22 160 Estimates and Expenditure of the Government for the year 1861. 161 Petition - for the rights to the land paid for by immigrants before they departed

from England.

26 August 1860 145 Document from the Colonial Secretary’s Office, Auckland, New Zealand,

advising that a copy of the Statistics of New Zealand for the year 1859 had been despatched.

146 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office approving the additional allowances being paid to the extra Clerk-Assistant of the Legislative Assembly.

28 August 1860 164 Message from the Legislative Council transmitting the Appropriation Bill 1860. 165 Message from the Legislative Council transmitting agreement to the

amendments made by the Legislative Assembly to the Primary Education Bill 1860.

29 August 1860 166 Final Report, including Proceedings and Minutes of Evidence of the Select

Committee on Government Departments.


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167 Petition - a claim by Mr J Pearce for consideration of a payment of two thousand pounds as compensation for the accidental loss of the Steam Boat “Experiment” which operated between Brisbane and Ipswich.

168 Letter from Mr C Bellridge referring to the printing of the Judicial Establishment Report.

30 August 1860 169 Report of the Standing Orders Committee on the Duration of Appointment of the

Chairman of Committees and, also, Punishment for “Contempt.” 170 Record of Select Committee meetings from 26 June to 31 August 1860. 171 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to The Gunpowder and Warlike

Stores Exportation Bill 1860. 171(a) Gunpowder and Warlike Stores Exportation Bill 1860. 172 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to amendments to Lien on Wool

Bill 1860. 173 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to the Tenders Regulation Bill

1860 with amendments. 174 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to the Unoccupied Crown Lands

Occupation Bill 1860 with amendments. 175 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to Electoral Lists Collection

Abolition Bill 1860. 176 Message from the Legislative Council agreeing to amendments in the Grammar

Schools Bill 1860. 178 Governor’s message No. 22 179 Petition - from residents of Condamine and Maranoa districts for two bridges

which would allow continued traffic flow during flooding. 182 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office requesting copies of Bound

Queensland Legislation for the New South Wales Government.

31 August 1860 180 An account for shorthand writers and, a copy of letter referring to rates of pay for

New South Wales shorthand writers.

1 September 1860 177 Notification of credit to the extent of three hundred pounds to the Legislative

Assembly for the month of September with the Union Bank of Australia, Brisbane.

4 September 1860 181 Supreme Court Constitution Amendment Bill 1860. 183 Petition - price per acre of Crown Land.

5 September 1860 184 Final Report of the Select Committee on Police including the proceedings of the

Committee and Minutes of Evidence.

6 September 1860 185 Correspondence referring to Mr Commissioner Halloran.

Undated 185(a) Copy of Standing Rules and Orders.


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11 September 1860 186 Petition - from His Honour Mr Justice Lutwyche referring to the Constitution of

the Supreme Court Bill 1860. 187 Letter including an offer to sell property to the Government. 188 Governor’s Message No. 23. 189 Governor’s Message No. 24. 190 Governor’s Message No. 25. 191 Governor’s Message No. 26. 192 Governor’s Message No. 27. 193 Governor’s Message No. 28. 194 Governor’s Message No. 29. 195 Petition - referring to proposed bridge over the Condamine River.

12 September 1860 196 Governor’s Message No. 30.

13 September 1860 161(a) Return to an Order relative to Messrs. North of Wivenhoe. 197 Report of the Joint Committee on the Great Exhibition to be held in London in

1862. 198 Progress Report of the Select Committee on Dr. Lang’s Petition. 199 Final Report of the Select Committee on Dr. Lang’s Petition. 200 Petition - stockholders and inhabitants of the Burnett District. 201 Letter to the Speaker from the Speaker, House of Assembly, South Australia

referring to Parliamentary Papers. Not registered Report of the Select Committee on land in the Wivenhoe district and adjoining

areas.

14 September 1860 203 Governor’s Message No. 31.

18 September 1860 204 Notification by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly to the Speaker of clerical

errors in the Appropriation Bill 1860.

24 September 1860 205 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly requesting an estimate of stationary requirements for the year 1861.

1 October 1860 206 Letter from the Government Printing Office, Sydney, advising that a copy of the

Acts and Ordinances of New South Wales 1860 had been despatched. 207 Letter from Sheriff and Downing, Booksellers and Stationers, Sydney, offering a

thirty-two volume set of books for sale at a price of thirty pounds.

2 October 1860 208 Notification of credit to the extent of three hundred pounds to the Legislative

Assembly for the month of October with the Union Bank of Australia.


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3 October 1860 209 Resignation of Mr H Buckley Esq. 210 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office advising of the appointment of Mr J

Bailiff as Messenger to the Legislative Assembly.

10 October 1860 211 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the Writ for the Electoral

District of East Moreton.

13 October 1860 212 Letter from the Auditor General’s Office to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

advising the changes to accounting methods employed within the Legislative Assembly.

213 Letter referring to the time required for binding of Votes and Proceedings.

18 October 1860 214 Letter from Surveyor General’s Office requesting copies of past Acts.

22 October 1860 215 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office advising the acceptance of a tender

by John Goodwyn for binding of Parliamentary Papers and Acts of Parliament.

23 October 1860 216 Letter from the Legislative Council Chamber, Auckland, advising that a copy of

the Votes and Proceedings for the year 1856 will be despatched. 217 Letter of resignation by Member of the Legislative Assembly.

29 October 1860 218 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the resignation of a

Member of the Legislative Assembly.

2 November 1860 219 Notification from the Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable the salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of October.

6 November 1860 220 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the absence of Mr

Drighton - Parliamentary Short Hand Writer.

9 November 1860 222 Letter from the Treasury advising that monthly accounts are to be directed to the

Auditor-General.

12 November 1860 221 Letter from the Audit Office referring to accounts for the month of October.


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21 November 1860 224 Letter from the New South Wales Legislative Assembly advising that a set of

Bound Votes and Proceedings for the Session 1859-60 had been shipped.

26 November 1860 223 Copy of letter from the Audit Office to Government Printer advising that all

accounts will be paid by Treasury instead of individual Government Departments.

27 November 1860 226 Letter from the Government Printing Office, Sydney, requesting the despatch of

Parliamentary Papers in order to complete Bound Volumes.

1 December 1860 225 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of November.

7 December 1860 227 A request from the Registrar-General’s Office for the Return of the Department of

the Legislative Assembly which is required for the Statistical Register for the year 1860.

22 December 1860 228 Letter from recipient of a volume of the Votes and Proceedings. 229 Letter from the Treasury requesting paperwork acknowledging the receipt of

monies placed in credit to allow for the payment of salaries for the Legislative Assembly.

24 December 1860 230 Letter from the Treasury referring to bank receipts.

28 December 1860 231 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid.

232 Letter from Audit Office with voucher for payment for work on Votes and Proceeding volumes.

29 December 1860 233 Petition - against the return of Thomas Warry as one of the Members for East

Moreton. Further document from the Bank of New South Wales stating that one hundred pounds had been received in relation to the petition.

31 December 1860 234 Letter from the Audit Office referring to account for work performed on the

volumes of the Votes and Proceedings.

Register of Tabled Papers — Second Session — First Parliament

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SECOND SESSION OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT

2 January 1861 1 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to cover the cost of a freight invoice.

3 January 1861 2 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable the salary of the Chairman of Committees to be paid for the month of December.

3 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office acknowledging the receipt of a petition from Robert Cribb.

4 Letter from the Legislative Assembly Office, Sydney, acknowledging the receipt of the Bound Volumes of Votes and Proceeding of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

5 Letter from the Government Printing Office, Sydney, acknowledging the receipt of the Bound Volumes of Votes and Proceeding of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.

6 Writ of Election for Member for East Moreton. 7 Writ of Election for Member for Brisbane.

16 January 1861 8 Writ of Election for member for West Moreton.

1 February 1861 9 Notification dated 31/12/1860 from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the

Legislative Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of January.

2 February 1861 10 Letter from Sheriff and Downing, Booksellers and Stationers, Sydney, referring to

account.

4 February 1861 11 Letter dated 2/2/1861 from R Johnson, Clerk-Assistant, Legislative Assembly,

referring to his unauthorised absence from duty.

5 February 1861 12 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable the salary of the short-hand writer to be paid for the month of January.

6 February 1861 13 Letter from the Treasury referring to the transfer of twenty-five pounds to the

wrong account.


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11 February 1861 14 Letter from Mr C Barlee referring to his application for appointment as short-hand

writer.

12 February 1861 15 Notification from the Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable the salary of the Speaker to be paid for the month of January.

14 February 1861 17 Letter from Mr C Barlee referring to his application for appointment as short-hand

writer.

16 February 1861 18 Letter from Mr E Hughes referring to his application for appointment as

messenger to the Legislative Assembly.

18 February 1861 19 Letter and account from Sheriff and Downing, Booksellers and Stationers,

Sydney. 20 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to a petition against the

election of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

20 February 1861 21 Letter of resignation from the Legislative Assembly by the Member for West

Moreton.

27 February 1861 22 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the appointment of Mr

Barlee as short-hand writer. 23 Notification from the Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of March

1 March 1861 24 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of February and, also, an additional sum of money to cover the cost of postage.

25 Account for payment of freight. 26 Application from Mr E Hughes for the position as messenger to the Legislative

Assembly. 27 Application from Mr W Frazer for the position as messenger to the Legislative

Assembly. 28 Application from Mr I Daly for the position as messenger to the Legislative

Assembly. 29 Application from Mr T Poole for the position as messenger to the Legislative

Assembly.


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10 March 1861 31 Letter from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Sydney, referring to the

despatch of the Bound Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, New South Wales.

16 March 1861 30 Letter from the Post Master General, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly referring to the method of purchasing postage stamps.

22 March 1861 32 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office approving of the appointment of Mr T

Poole as messenger to the Legislative Assembly.

29 March 1861 40 Letter from the Library of the Parliament, Victoria, referring to the availability of

Victorian Parliamentary Papers Series.

2 April 1861 33 Notification from The Treon dated 31/12/1860 from the Treasury, Brisbane, to

the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable certain salaries of the Department of the Legislative Assembly to be paid for the month of December.

3 April 1861 37 Letter of resignation by the Member for the Electoral District of West Moreton.

5 April 1861 34 Notification from The Treasury, Brisbane, to the Clerk of the Legislative

Assembly, that a sum of money had been placed in an account to enable salaries of the shorthand writers to be paid for the month of March

35 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office requesting a number of Parliamentary Papers for placement with the Government Printer for sale.

10 April 1861 38 Letter from Mr R Johnson, Clerk-Assistant, Legislative Assembly, indicating that

he was prepared to relinquish his appointment because of certain personal unpleasant circumstances.

39 Letter from Mr R Johnson, Clerk-Assistant, Legislative Assembly, advising that he has been compelled to bequest his estate for the benefit of his creditors.

11 April 1861 36 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office acknowledging the receipt of

Parliamentary Papers for placement with the Government Printer for sale.

12 April 1861 41 A number of applications for the position of Clerk-Assistant, Legislative

Assembly.


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16 April 1861 42 Letter from the Government Printing Office, Sydney, requesting a number of

Parliamentary Papers.

18 April 1861 45 Letter from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria, to the Clerk of the

Legislative Assembly, advising that future copies of Parliamentary Papers will be despatched as they become available.

24 April 1861 43 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office advising of the appointment of Henry

Buthanshaw as Clerk-Assistant, Legislative Assembly. 44 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office to the Hon Speaker advising of the

appointment of Henry Buthanshaw as Clerk-Assistant, Legislative Assembly.

30 April 1861 8(a) Oath of Allegiance by Member - Robert Cribb. 16 Petition - referring to the election of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Attached to this document is a receipt from the Bank of New South Wales for one hundred pounds in relation to the petition.

46 Copy of despatch from The Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Queensland referring to the addresses forwarded to the Queen, from both Houses of the Parliament, expressing their gratitude for the gracious and liberal concession which had been made to the Colony in its establishment as a separate and independent province of the British Empire.

47 Copy of despatch from The Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Queensland referring to the transmission of Acts of the Queensland Parliament.

48 Copy of despatch from The Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Queensland referring to the assent copy of the Supreme Court of Queensland Bill which has been reserved for signification of Her Majesty’s pleasure.

49 Regulae Generales. 50 Reply by Dr Lang to the vote of thanks by the Honourable Members of the

Queensland Legislative Assembly. 51 First Annual Report from the Registrar General -1860. 52 Regulations relating to the Waste Lands in the Colony of Queensland. 53 Regulations for Timber Licenses. 54 Immigration Regulations. 55 Report of the Proceedings of the “Spitfire” with reference to a search for the

mouths of the Burdekin River. 56 Correspondence referring to the position of His Honour, Mr Justice Lutwyche. 57 First Annual Report of the Board of General Education - 1861. 58 Masters’ and Servants’ Bill 1861. 59 Warrant with names of members appointed to the Committee of Elections and

Qualifications. 60 Copy of the Queensland Government Gazette containing the Governor’s

Opening Speech for the Second Session of the First Parliament.

1 May 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.1 61 Estimates of Expenditure for 1862. 62 Accounts Current and Statements of Revenue and Expenditure, 1859 102 Letter acknowledging the receipt of two copies of Bourke’s Precedents.


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2 May 1861 63 Return to an Address showing sums voted for - Public Roads and Bridges for the

years 1860 and 1861 and, how appropriated. 64 False Pretences Amendment Bill 1861. 65 Regulae Generales. Not registered Governor’s Message No.2 66 Report from Lieutenant Health, Marine Surveyor on the Impediments to the

Navigation of the Bremer River. 67 Estimates for 1862 and, Supplementary Statement for 1859-60. 68 Despatch from Secretary of State for Colonies regarding pension for Captain

Wickham. 69 Return to an Address referring to surveys of county, suburban and town lots for

the year ended 1860. 70 Drafts on Bankers Bill

3 May 1861 71 Letter from Robert Cribb, Esquire, withdrawing his petition against the Election

and Return of Thomas Symes Warry, Esquire. 72 Revenue and Audit Bill 1861.

4 May 1861 92 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the application by Mr Church

for the position of shorthand writer for the Legislative Assembly. 131 Letter of refusal to appear before a Select Committee on Native Police.

7 May 1861 73 Writ and Oath of Benjamin Cribb as the member for the electoral district of West

Moreton. 74 Petition - allegations of bribery and corruption against George Forbes. 75 Report of the Auditor-General on Public Accounts for the year 1860. 76 Statement of Revenue and Disbursements for the year 1860. 77 Return to an Address, in reference to the cost of printing, from 1st May 1860 to

1st May 1861. 78 Minutes of the proceedings of the Gold Exploration Expedition. 79 Report of the Surveyor-General for 1860 and 1861. 80 Report in reference to the case of Mr Commissioner Halloran. 81 Report in reference to the case of Mr Commissioner Boyle. 82 Regulations for the Establishment and Management of Primary Schools in

Queensland. 83 Return to an Address, in reference to Tenders for Runs. 84 Transcript of evidence before Commissioners in the case of Mr Halloran. 85 Transcript of Evidence and Papers placed before the Commissioners in the case

of Mr Boyle. 86 Governor’s Message No.3 together with Supplementary Estimates for 1859-60. 87 Criminal Law Amendment Bill 1861. 88 Aliens Bill 1861. 89 Marriage Bill 1861. 90 Immigration Remittances. 91 Oaths of Members of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications. 93 Proclamation from Colonial Secretary’s Office in relation to the election of the

Member for West Moreton.


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8 May 1861 94 Advocates Bill 1861. 95 List of books in the Queensland Parliamentary Library. 96 List of books ordered for the Queensland Parliamentary Library. 97 Document listing arrivals and departures from the Port of Brisbane for the year

ending 31 December 1860.

10 May 1861 98 Report from the Committee of Elections and Qualifications on the withdrawal of a

petition against the election of the Member for East Moreton. 99 Correspondence relating to the Adjustment of Outstanding Accounts between

Queensland and New South Wales. 100 Civil Service Bill 1861 101 Letter from shorthand-writers referring to the proposed reduction of salaries.

15 May 1861 103 Petition - referring to Mr Justice Lutwyche. 104 Petition - referring to bridge over the Condamine River. 105 Return showing amount received by Treasury for Tenders of Undisposed Runs. 106 Commission issued to Members of the Legislative Assembly. 107 Wine and Spirits Dealers Bill 1861.

16 May 1861 108 Report of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications referring to the Election

for the seat of West Moreton. 109 Report by Lieutenant G Heath on New Harbour. 110 Immigration Return numbers. 111 Correspondence referring to the Western Boundary of Queensland. 112 Resolutions of the Joint Committee on Refreshment Rooms. 113 Real Property Bill 1861. 114 Letter from shorthand-writers referring to reduction of salaries.

17 May 1861 115 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office requiring all staff to attend a Service to

honour the Queen’s Birthday.

20 May 1861 116 Letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the return of the Writ for the

Electoral District of West Moreton.

21 May 1861 117 Report from the Committee of Elections and Qualifications referring to the

election of the Member for West Moreton. 118 Petition - referring to Mr Justice Lutwyche.

22 May 1861 119 Fencing Bill 1861. 120 Draft Regulations respecting Commonage. 121 Petition - Mr Justice Lutwyche to the Queen. 122 Petition - against the Wine and Sprits Dealers Bill. 123 Supreme Court Constitution Amendment Bill 1861. 124 Petition - against the Wine and Sprits Dealers.


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29 May 1861 125 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the salary of shorthand-

writers.

1 June 1861 126 Letter of resignation by the Member for Ipswich.

6 June 1861 127 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the election of the Member

for Ipswich. 128 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the return of the Writ of

election for the Member for Ipswich. 129 Writ of Election for West Moreton.

11 June 1861 130 Letter from proprietor of the Maryborough Chronicle requesting an exchange of

papers. 132 Return of Writs of Summons issued by the Supreme Court of Queensland during

the year 1860. 133 Return showing the number of prisoners tried in the towns of Ipswich,

Toowoomba and Maryborough.

12 June 1861 134 Report by Lieutenant Heath on Seventeen Mile Rocks. 135 Despatch from the Secretary of State of the Colonies advising of the death of

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. 136 Report on the Main Road from Brisbane to Drayton. 137 Report on the Brisbane Botanical Gardens. 138 Letter from Mr Justice Lutwyche to His Excellency referring to franchise of the

Colony.

13 June 1861 139 Report from Joint Library Committee.

18 June 1861 140 Petition - referring to Mr Justice Lutwyche.

19 June 1861 143 Letter from Editor of the North Australian Newspaper requesting copies of

parliamentary bills. 144 Parliamentary Privilege Bill 1861.

20 June 1861 145 Petition - against the Wine and Spirits Dealers Bill. 146 Impounding Act Amendment Act 1861.

25 June 1861 141 Writ and Oath of Arthur Macalister for the Electoral District of Ipswich.


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Undated 142 Tender for all Government printing. (Not Tabled - recorded in the original

Register under the above number. The date recorded is the date the Tender was written.)

26 June 1861 147 Petition - referring to promised land entitlements for immigrants. (by ships -

“Fortitude” and “Chaseley”) 148 Petition - from members of the Church of England referring to primary schools.

28 June 1861 149 Supplementary Commission to the Governor of Queensland. 150 Petition - from the Brisbane Contingent of the Queensland Volunteers Brigade. 151 Petition - Queensland Volunteers.

2 July 1861 152 Letter from His Honour Mr Justice Lutwyche referring to the salary of a future

Judge. 153 Petition - from Henry Buckley and William Coote referring to the Moreton Bay

Tramway Company. 154 Municipalities Act Amendment Bill 1861.

3 July 1861 155 Moreton Bay Tramway Bill 1861. 156 Report of the Standing Orders Committee referring to salaries of Parliamentary

Short-Hand Writers 157 Report of the Standing Orders Committee referring to the Custody of Records of

the House.

4 July 1861 158 Petition - from Dalby residents supporting the Moreton Bay Tramway Bill. 159 Petition - from Condamine and Maranoa supporting the Moreton Bay Tramway

Bill. 160 Petition - from Toowoomba supporting the Moreton Bay Tramway Bill. 161 Petition - from MacIntyre supporting the Moreton Bay Tramway Bill. 162 Petition - for compensation from owners for destroyed diseased sheep. 163 Papers referring to the proposed Hydrographic Survey of Australia. 164 Survey performed by Lt. Heath in the Colony of Queensland.

10 July 1861 165 Report from the Standing Orders Committee. 166 Benevolent Asylum Wards Bill 1861. 167 Papers referring to the mail service between England and Australia. Not registered Governor’s Message No.4

11 July 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.5 Not registered Governor’s Message No.6 168 Petition - referring to Wine and Spirits Dealers Act. (Publicans)


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169 Saving Bank Bill 1861. Not registered Governor’s Message No.8

12 July 1861 170 Crown Land Alienation Amendment Bill 1861. 171 Supplementary Estimates for 1861. Not registered Governor’s Message No.7

16 July 1861 172 Loans Bill 1861 175 Despatch referring to Asiatic Labour.

17 July 1861 185 Report from the Select Committee on Native Police.

20 July 1861 173 Request for copies of Parliamentary Papers from the Proprietor of the

Rockhampton Bulletin in return for supplying newspapers. 174 Letter from Government Printing contractor referring to the need for more printing

work.

23 July 1861 176 Appropriation Bill 1861. 177 Petition - from the Mayor and Town Council of Maryborough referring to the

limited revenue producing resources available within the municipality. 178 Petition - from the inhabitants of the City of Brisbane supporting the construction

of a tramway from Ipswich to Dalby. 179 Petition - from the citizens of Maryborough requesting legislation to enable the

use of “ Coolie” labour in sugarcane and cotton fields. 180 Correspondence referring to the complaint of Mr F Walker of aggression by

Native Police at Planet Creek.

24 July 1861 181 Petition and a draft Bill to incorporate the Proprietors of a certain Company

called “The Queensland Steam Navigation Company” and for other purposes therein mentioned.

182 Letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office affirming the recommendation of the Standing Orders Committee regarding the salaries of short-hand writers and chamber messengers.

183 Brisbane Bridge Bill 1861. 184 A Bill - to incorporate the Proprietors of a certain Company called “The

Queensland Steam Navigation Company” and for other purposes therein mentioned.

29 July 1861 186 Document - New Chapter of Standing Orders 1861.

30 July 1861 187 Report of an inquiry by the Select Committee on a petition by Messrs Ferriter

and Jones.


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188 Memorial to the Secretary of State from Mr Hope and others referring to “Coolie” labour.

189 Regulation with reference to the Telegraphic Department of Queensland. 190 Statistical Register of Queensland for the year 1860. 190a Memorial to His Excellency the Governor from Sir Charles Nicholson and others

referring to Asiatic labour.

31 July 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.9 191 Report of evidence taken before Select Committee on General Education. 192 Correspondence between His Excellency the Governor and Mr Lutwyche.

1 August 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.10 Not registered Governor’s Message No.11 Not registered Governor’s Message No.12 Not registered Governor’s Message No.13 Not registered Governor’s Message No.14 193 Report of Select Committee on the Moreton Bay Tramway Bill. 194 Report of Select Committee on the Queensland Steam Navigation Bill. 195 Religious Education and Charitable Institution Bill 1861. 197 Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence taken by Select Committee on the

Moreton Bay Tramway Bill. 200 Letter from Government Printing Office, Sydney advising that a copy of the Acts

and Ordinances of New South Wales, 24 Victoria, 1861 had been despatched.

2 August 1861 196 Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence taken by Select Committee on the

Queensland Steam Navigation Bill.

6 August 1861 198 Correspondence between Mr Justice Lutwyche and the Colonial Secretary. 201 Certificate of Chairman of Committees.

7 August 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.15 Not registered Governor’s Message No.16 Not registered Governor’s Message No.17 Not registered Governor’s Message No.18 Not registered Governor’s Message No.19 Not registered Governor’s Message No.20


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Not registered Governor’s Message No.21 Not registered Carrier’s Bill – Ordered to be printed – brought from Legislative Council.

8 August 1861 199 Petition - from Charles Diflo.

9 August 1861 Not registered Governor’s Message No.22 Not registered Governor’s Message No.23

13 August 1861 201a Speech by His Excellency the Governor prior to the Prorogation of the House.

14 August 1861 202 Resignation of Member for Port Curtis.

20 August 1861 203 Letter from Colonial Secretary acknowledging receipt of Writ and giving reason

why the Great Seal of the Colony was not affixed.

24 August 1861 204 Letter from Colonial Secretary giving further reasons why the Great Seal was not

attached to Writ as desired.

3 September 1861 205 Correspondence from Colonial Secretary advising that the Writ for Port Curtis

had been inserted in the Gazette. 206 Letter from Colonial Secretary advising the return of Writ for Port Curtis duly

Sealed.

14 October 1861 207 Letter from the Legislative Assembly Offices, Sydney, advising that Bound

copies of the Votes and Proceedings of the New South Wales Session of 1861 had been despatched.

17 October 1861 208 Letter from the Legislative Assembly Offices, Sydney, requesting a bound copy

of all Acts passed by the Queensland Parliament.

19 October 1861 209 Letter advising that the Ballot Papers from Port Curtis had been despatched. 210 Writ for Port Curtis. 211 Correspondence advising that Writ had been despatched. 213 Correspondence from the Legislative Assembly Offices, Sydney, advising receipt

of Bound Volume of Acts of Queensland for 1860-61.


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30 October 1861 212 Correspondence from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria advising

that a parcel had been despatched.

6 November 1861 217 Poison Bill as returned from Legislative Council. 218 Application for Leave of Absence from Clerk Assistant.

27 November 1861 214 Correspondence from the Legislative Assembly Offices, Sydney, advising receipt

of Bound Volume of Acts of Queensland for 1860-61. 215 Letter advising the Despatch of Cushings’ Legislative Assemblies and also

enclosing receipt from the New South Wales Parliamentary Librarian for two copies of Bourke’s Precedents.

216 Letter from the Registrar-General’s Office, Brisbane, requesting information for the Statistical Register.

29 November 1861 219 Letter from the Victorian Parliamentary Library requesting to be supplied with

bound copies of Journals of the Legislative Assembly.

Register of Tabled Papers — Third Session — First Parliament

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THIRD SESSION OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT

8 January 1862 1 Disease in Cattle Bill 1862 2 Petition - from land and stock owners referring to disease in cattle. 3 Chairman’s Certificate on Bills. 4 Copy of Governor’s Opening Speech.

14 February 1862 5 Speaker’s Writ - Return of J G Jones as the Member for Warwick.

1 March 1862 6 Requisition for stationary articles for service of the Legislative Assembly.

2 April 1862 7 Speaker’s Writ - Return of A Macalister as the Member for Ipswich. 8 Administrative Arrangements.

Register of Tabled Papers — Fourth Session — First Parliament

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FOURTH SESSION OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT

29 April 1862 9 Certified copy of the Governor’s Opening Speech. 10 Absence for Entire Session Bill 1862. 11 Census of the Colony. 12 Second Annual Report from the Registrar General on the Registration of Births,

Deaths and Marriages. Not registered Oath for John Gore Jones as the member for the electoral district of Warwick. Not registered Oath for the Honorable Arthur Macalister as the member for the electoral district

of Ipswich.

1 May 1862 13 Despatches No. 1 & No. 2 from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His

Excellency the Governor referring to the Military and Navel Defence of the Australian Colonies.

14 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor respecting the position of the President of the Legislative Council.

15 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor respecting Acts passed during the Session of 1861.

16 Despatch from the Attorney-General to His Excellency the Governor referring to an Opinion of the Law Officers of the Crown in England on certain points of Mr Justice Lutwyche’s Charge to the Jury in the Trial for Libel on the Legislative Council, before the Supreme Court of Queensland, in August, 1861.

17 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor referring to a Petition to the Queen by Mr Justice Lutwyche regarding the Supreme Court Act.

18 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor referring to the settlement of outstanding accounts between Queensland and New South Wales.

19 Despatches from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to various changes to Land Orders.

20 Documentation from the Judge’s Chamber, Brisbane referring to the travelling expenses of Judges.

21 Marine Board Bill 1862. 22 Pastoral Occupation Bill 1862. 23 Criminal Law Amendment Bill 1862. 24 Forfeiture Abolition Bill 1862.

2 May 1862 25 New South Wales Border Customs Bill 1862. 26 Civil List Amendment Bill 1862.

6 May 1862 27 Speaker’s Writ - Return of J McLean as the Member for Eastern Downs.

13 May 1862 28 Militia Bill 1862. 29 Matrimonial Census Jurisdiction Bill 1862. 30 Auditor-General’s Report on Public Accounts for the year 1861. 31 Police Regulation Bill 1862.


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32 Queensland Constitution Bill 1862. 33 Report on the Estimates of the Probable Ways and Means and Expenditure of

the Government of Queensland for the year 1863. 34 Governor’s Message No. 1 - Additional Supplementary Estimates for the year

1861: with a Statement of Balances of Votes for 1861.

14 May 1862 35 Common Law Procedure Bill 1862. 36 Correspondence respecting the Western Boundary of Queensland. Also refers to

the missing exploration party led by Burke. 37 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor for

Queensland referring to Money Order System.

15 May 1862 38 Electoral Bill 1862.

20 May 1862 Not registered Oath of Alfred Sandeman as the member for the Electoral District Port Curtis. 39 Hospitals Bill 1862. 40 Return to Order (a) Cattle and sheep (b) Pleuro-pneumonia. 41 Return to Order on the Electric Telegraphs.

21 May 1862 42 Petition - from the residents of Kedron Brook referring to the conditions of roads. 43 Governor’s Message No. 2 together with Additional Estimates for 1862.

22 May 1862 44 Despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the

Governor referring to the Property of the Navel Service of the United Kingdom.

27 May 1862 Not registered Oath of John Donald McLean as the member for the Electoral District Eastern

Downs. 45 Report of the Board of General Education for the year 1861. 46 Document on the Acts of the Colony of Queensland.

28 May 1862 47 Coolie Labor Bill 1862.

29 May 1862 48 Extracts from the Report of the Board of General Education.

10 June 1862 49 Jury Bill 1862. 50 Diseases in Cattle Act Bill of 1862. 51 Petition - from the inhabitants of Brisbane against the admission of Chinese and

Coolies into the Colony.


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11 June 1862 52 Petition - from the inhabitants of the City of Brisbane against the Militia Bill.

17 June 1862 53 Return of the expenditure connected with the Queensland Volunteer Force. 54(a) Proclamation referring to Coolie immigration. 54(b) Regulations referring to Coolie immigration. 55 Part Return to an Order of all Tenders relative to Runs.

18 June 1862 Not registered Governor’s Message No. 2 (duplication of number) referring to Assent to Bills. Not registered Governor’s Message No. 3 referring to Civil List Amendment Bill. 56 Petition - from the Electoral District of Ipswich and West Moreton referring to the

Electoral Bill. 57 Petition - from the inhabitants of the City of Brisbane referring to the Education

Act of 1860.

25 June 1862 58 Report of the Standing Orders Committee.

26 June 1862 59 Return to Order of the fees received by the Registrar-General under the Real

Property Act for the period 1 January to 1 June 1862. 60 Return of the receipts and expenditure by way of salaries for the Registrar-

General’s Department for the period 1 January to 31 May 1862.

27 June 1862 61 Sale of Liquors Licensing Bill 1862. Not registered Governor’s Message No. 5 (No number 4 refer 18/6/1862 Message No.2)

together with additional Supplementary Estimates for 1862 and additional Estimates for 1863.

1 July 1862 62 Petition - from Henry Buckley, Auditor-General, praying to heard at the Bar of the

House to refute allegation made against him in the House on 27/6/1862. 63 Petition - from Edward Chapman referring to the Princhester Run in the

Leichhardt district.

2 July 1862 64 Appropriation Bill 1862. 65 Correspondence from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to the

Government residence at Port Curtis.

3 July 1862 66 Report of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications with Proceedings and

Minutes of Evidence on the Supposed Disqualification of Messrs. Fleming and Sandeman.

68 New Standing Order referring to a Quorum in the House.


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75 Additional Judge for the Supreme Court Bill 1862

4 July 1862 67 Report of the Select Committee on Alleged Deficiencies of Public Moneys in the

Treasury with Proceedings and Minutes of Evidence.

9 July 1862 69 Speech by His Excellency the Governor for the prorogation of the Parliament.

Papers tabled in the recess

12 July 1862 70 Parchment Bills received from the Legislative Council and stopped by

prorogation.

18 August 1862 71 Speaker’s Writ - Return of William Groom as the member for Drayton and

Toowoomba.

22 August 1862 72 Chairman’s Certificate for Bills.

4 September 1862 73 Speaker’s Writ - Return of Thomas Moffatt as the member for Western Downs.

23 December 1862 74 Speaker’s Writ - Return of Joshua Bell as the member for West Moreton.

Register of Tabled Papers — Fifth Session — First Parliament

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FIFTH SESSION OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT

21 April 1863 Not registered Oath of Peter Bell as a member for the Electoral District of West Moreton. 1 Additional Royal instructions to the Governor of Queensland. 2 Despatch from the Secretary of State to the Governor of Queensland referring to

the addresses of condolence with Her Majesty the Queen. 3 Despatch from the Secretary of State to the Governor of Queensland referring to

the western boundary of Queensland. 4 Correspondence referring to the supposed disqualification of Messrs. Fleming

and Sandeman. 5 Despatch from Francis Gisborne to the Governor of Queensland referring to the

Anglo-Australian and China telegraph. 6 Third Annual Report on Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. 7 Statistical Register of Queensland for the year 1861. Not registered Oath of William Henry Groom as a member for the Electoral District of Drayton

and Toowoomba. Not registered Oath of T De Lacy Moffatt as the member for the Electoral District of Western

Downs. 8 Report on the Brisbane Botanic Gardens for 1861, 1862. 9 Scab-in-Sheep Prevention Bill 1863. 10 Opening speech for the Fifth Session of the First Parliament by His Excellency

the Governor. 11 Address in reply. 22 Speaker’s Writ referring to the Members appointed to the Committee of Elections

and Qualifications.

22 April 1863 12 Petition - from the Reverend William McGinty referring to the discontinuance of

his Stipend.

23 April 1863 13 Petition - referring to Land Orders to immigrants via Sydney. 14 Annual Report of the Board of General Education for 1862. 15 Publicans’ Bill 1863. 16 Liens on Crops Bill 1863. 17 Railway Bill 1863. 18 Supreme Court Act 1863.

28 April 1863 19 Return to an Address referring to the removal of W H Clyde from the Office of the

Clerk of Petty Sessions at Maryborough. 20 Return to an Address referring to the Commissions issued to John Gore Jones

and Charles William Blakeney. 21 Police Regulation Bill 1863.

29 April 1863 23 Return to an Address referring to Reverend William McGinty. 24 Despatch from the Secretary of State to the Governor of Queensland referring to

the north-western boundary of Queensland.


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25 Documents referring to the Robert Alexander’s claim to Land Orders. 26 Documents referring to the case of Jonathan Harris. 27 Return to an Address referring to the immigration ship “Conway”. Not registered Governor’s Message No.1 Not registered Governor’s Message No.2 28(a) Report on Public Accounts for the year 1862. 28(b) Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the year 1862. 29 Quarantine Bill 1863. 30 Documents referring to the dismissal of Constable James Dempsey of the

Warwick Police. 31 Return to an Address referring to the case of the Queen v. Buzacott.

30 April 1863 32 Letters from the Right Reverend Bishop Dr. Quinn to His Excellency the

Governor and the Colonial Secretary.

6 May 1863 33 Interstate Real Estate Bill 1863. 34 Regulae Generales of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

7 May 1863 35 Bathurst Burr Bill 1863. 36(a) Speaker’s Writ for the electoral district of Port Curtis. (This document was not

recorded in the bound Tabled Papers Register) 36(b) Pastoral Interest Contribution Bill 1863. 37 Native Dog Destruction Bill 1863. 38 Hawkers’ Licenses Amendment Bill 1863. 39 Despatch from the Secretary of State to the Governor of Queensland referring to

the transfer of the Military Barracks from the Imperial to the Colonial Authorities. 40 Correspondence from the Colonial Secretary’s Office referring to Mr McGarin. 41 Petition - from the residents of Brisbane and neighbouring areas referring to the

Publicans Bill. 42 Coroners Inquest Fire Bill 1863. (Brought from Legislative Council) Refer to

Tabled Document No. 58 for original copy.

12 May 1863 Not registered Governor’s Message No.3 43 Estimates of the Probable Ways and Means and Expenditure of the Government

of Queensland for the year 1864. 44 Supplementary Estimates for the year 1863. 45 Additional Supplementary Estimates, No. 2, for the year 1862. 46 Statistical Register of Queensland for the year 1862. 47 Correspondence referring to the Inter-Colonial Tariff Conference. 48 Imported Game Bill 1863. 49 Legislative Assembly Duration Bill 1863. 50 Additional Members Bill 1863. 51 Marriage Bill 1863.

14 May 1863 52 Report of the Registrar-General referring to delays in the Real Property Act

Office.


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19 May 1863 53 Additional Return in relation to the Commissions issued to John Gore Jones and

Charles William Blakeney 54 Petition - from John Brakenridge referring to Land Orders. 55 Petition - from residents of German Station and district referring to the road

between Rock Wharf and German Station.

20 May 1863 56 Return of Writ for John Douglas as the Member for Port Curtis. 57 Quarantine Bill 1863. (Discontinued because of Prorogation) 58 Coroners Inquest Fire Bill 1863. (Brought from Legislative Council) (Discontinued

because of Prorogation) 59 Hawkers’ Licenses Amendment Bill 1863. (Discontinued because of Prorogation)

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