1914-06-05 5 2 0 SENATE 1917 0 Senate. 1914-06-05 The President took the chair at 11 a.m., and read prayers. 1917 miscellaneous 1917 1917 KUL New South Wales LP Minister of Defence 1 0 MILLEN, Edward Senator MILLEN . - I desire leave to make a statement to the Senate. Leave granted. 1917 KUL 0 0 MILLEN, Edward Senator MILLEN - I have to inform the Senate that the Prime Minister has advised, and His Excellency the Governor-General has decided to grant, a simultaneous dissolution of both Houses as soon' as the necessary provision has been made for carrying on the Public Service in all its branches. Honorable Senators.- Hear, hear ! 1917 JZM 0 0 OAKES, Charles Senator Oakes - Whistle up I 1917 K0F 0 0 PEARCE, George Senator Pearce - You started the whistling, anyhow. 1917 KUL 0 0 MILLEN, Edward Senator MILLEN - The Government do not propose to attempt any further business, except to obtain Supply. When this has been done, the Parliament will be prorogued, and we shall proceed with the elections. In consequence of that I move - That the Senate do now adjourn. Question resolved in the affirmative. Senate adjourned at 11.2 a.m.