NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 28 February 1923
28 FEBRUARY 1923
The Duke of Abercorn opened the third session of the Parliament of Northern Ireland stating that the border line was now absolutely safe and secure. He added that the Parliament would be focusing on education and temperance reform.
The Industrial Assurance Bill passed through Committee in the House of Lords.
A motion by Colonel Wedgwood in the House of Commons praying for the withholding of the Royal Assent from the Indian States was rejected by 279 votes to 120 votes.
