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Thursday, 13th November, 1890. The Commissioners took the evidence of Mr. C. Y. O'Connor, Marine Engineer for the Colony, and further considered their report.

Friday, 14th November, 1890. The Commissioners were engaged during the day further considering their report.

Saturday, 15th November, 1890. The Commissioners examined Mr. J. McKerrow, Chief Commissioner of Eailways for the Colony.

Monday, 17th November, 1890. The Commissioners further considered their report, and in the afternoon examined Mr. Eobert Wilson, chief engineer and general manager of the New Zealand Midland Eailway.

Tuesday, 18th November, 1890. On this day, and on Wednesday, the 19th, Thursday, the 20th, Friday, the 21st, and Saturday, the 22nd November, the Commissioners sat and considered their report.

Wednesday, 26th November, 1890. The final revise of the report was brought up and signed by the Commissioners, and the Chairman was authorised to forward it to the Minister of Public Works for the information of His Excellency the Governor.