1914-06-05 5 2 0 REPS 1917 0 Ho use of Representatives. 1914-06-05 Mr. Speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m., and read prayers. AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIES PRESERVATION BILL 1917 bill Bill presented by Mr. Groom, and read a first time. QUESTIONS 1917 Questions DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT 1917 Grant of Supply 1917 F4N 0 0 FISHER, Andrew Mr FISHER - I ask the Prime Minister whether he has any communication to make to the House, or whether he intends to pursue a course which will enable us to look upon his smiling face a little longer! 1917 F4S LP 1 0 COOK, Joseph Mr JOSEPH COOK - A day or two ago I tendered certain advice to His Excellency the Governor-General, which he has been pleased to accept, and I have to announce to the House that His Excellency has decided to dissolve simultaneously both Houses of the Parliament so soon as the ordinary provision has been made for the conduct of the Public Service during the time of the elections. Following the usual . practice, I therefore move- That the House do now adjourn. Question resolved in the affirmative. 1917 10:35:00 House adjourned at 10.35 a.m.