Parliamentary Debates (Hansard), Volume 72Government Printer., 1891 - New Zealand |
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Page 307 - ... the law written by the finger of God on the heart of man ; and by that law, unchangeable and eternal, while men despise fraud, and loathe rapine, and abhor blood, they will reject with indignation the wild and guilty phantasy, that man can hold property in man...
Page 267 - It will be sufficient to observe, that the whole of the law and custom of parliament has its original from this one maxim, " that whatever matter arises concerning either house of parliament, ought to be examined, discussed, and adjudged in that house to which it relates, and not elsewhere (u).
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Page 91 - Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world,' was the judgment of one of the most famous teachers of philosophy and morality among the ancient Stoics.
Page 182 - Court to be transported beyond the seas for any term not exceeding ten years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding three years, with or without hard labour and solitary confinement ; both or either at the discretion of the Court before which he shall be tried.
Page 266 - Majesty shall think fit; and that it shall also be lawful for her Majesty from time to time to authorize the Governor in like manner to summon to the said Legislative Council such other person or persons as her Majesty shall think fit, and...
Page 183 - To attain its main purpose by new or improved means; or (c) To enlarge or change the local area of its operations; or (d) To carry on some business or businesses which under existing circumstances may conveniently or advantageously be combined with the business of the company...
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Page 375 - Despatches, or causes or allows to be despatched, any ship with intent or knowledge, or having reasonable cause to believe that the same shall or will be employed in the military or naval service of any foreign state at war with any friendly state : Such person shall be deemed to have committed an offence against this Act...
Page 183 - Court, be affected by the alteration ; and (b) that, with respect to every creditor who in the opinion of the Court Is entitled to object, and who signifies his objection in manner directed by the Court...