TitleIllustrated London News 1852 vol.20 page 510DescriptionThe article reports that the House gave a second reading to the New Zealand Government Bill, which would establish a new constitution for the colony with a central legislature and six provincial councils. Peers generally supported the bill, though some objected to an appointed Upper Chamber and raised issues about the New Zealand Company. After brief debate, the bill advanced, along with several other administrative measures.Year1852Volume20Page Number510FormatNewspaper article