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The first item in the Freeman's Journal's weekly news summary concerns the right of the Speaker to appoint a new Parliamentary librarian and the qualities required for the incumbent of library position.
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The second item in the Freeman's Journal's weekly news summary concerns the ongoing dispute about the appointment of a new Parliamentary librarian. Responsibility for the appointment lies with the President and the Speaker, but the Colonial Secretary, Henry Parkes, disagreed with the nomination and the appointment remains unfilled.