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Scope

The first select committee appointed by the Senate, examined whether the Commonwealth government should improve the steamship service between Tasmania and mainland Australia by establishing a daily, each way mail service to operate throughout the year.

Chairs

John Henry Keating

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Committee timeline - The appointment of the first select committee

Reports

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Report, together with the minutes of proceedings of the committee and evidence, with an appendix Parliamentary paper number L11/1902 Document icon