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, by the Premier, but the result of the elections as a whole was that Mr Reid's majority was reduced from one of over twenty members to four only. A considerable majority of the electors voted for those candidates who supported the Bill. Mr Barton was subsequently elected for another constituency.

After the election, Mr Reid submitted and passed through the Assembly of New South Wales the following amendments to the Bill:—

1. "That if equal representation of the Colonies in the Senate be insisted on, the provision for a three-fifths majority at the joint sitting of both Houses be removed, and a simple majority decide, or that the provision for a joint sitting be replaced by a provision for a national referendum." Mr Reid contended before the electors that the three-fifths majority provision would enable a minority to defy the majority.

2. "That what is known as the Braddon clause (three-quarters of the revenue from Customs to be given back to the States) be removed.

3. "That provision be made in the Bill for the establishment of the federal capital in such place within the boundaries of New South Wales as the Federal Parliament may determine.

4. "That better provision should be made against the alteration of the boundaries of a State without its own consent.

5. "That the use of inland rivers for the purpose of water conservation and irrigation should be more clearly safeguarded.

6. "That there should be a uniform practice in respect to money Bills, and that all money Bills should be treated as Taxation Bills.

7. "That the mode of appeal from the Supreme Courts