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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1974.

THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION (1973-74) BILL WHICH SEEKS TO GIVE FINAL LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENDITURE AUTHORISED BY RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL. IT IS THE LAST STAGE IN DISPOSING OF EXPENDITURE INCURRED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1973- 74.

THE TOTAL NET SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENDITURE AMOUNTS TO MORE THAN· $833 MILLION UNDER 46 HEADS, WITH THE $300 MILLION REQUIRED AS EQUITY CONTRIBUTION TO THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY CORPORATION BEING THE LARGEST SINGLE ITEM ACCOUNTING FOR THE INCREASE.

AN UNOFFICIAL MEMBER, THE HON. J.H. BREMRIDGE, INTRODUCED THE HELENA MAY INSTITUTE OF WOMEN (AMENDMENT) BILL TO THE COUNCIL.

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