1905-12-21 2 2 0 REPS 7461 0 HouseofRepresentatives. 1905-12-21 A message from His Excellency the Governor-General being announced, Mr. Speaker took the chair at 3.7 p.m. 7461 papers Mr. DEAKINlaid on the table the following papers: - Memorandum by the Agents-General on the office of High Commissioner in London. Copy of telegram to the Secretary, Imperial Defence Committee, London, and reply thereto, respecting the preparation of a general scheme of local Australian defence. Ordered to be printed. Transfers of amounts approved by the Governor-General in Council under the Audit Act, dated19th December. 7461 miscellaneous The Usher of the Black Rod was admitted, and delivered the message that His Excellency the Governor-General desired the immediate attendance of honorable members in the Senate chamber. Mr. Speaker,accompanied by honorable members, then proceeded to the Senate chamber, where His Excellency the Governor-General was pleased to deliver a speech(vide page 7459), declaring Parliament prorogued until the 31st January, 1906.