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Public Reserves and Domains Amendment Bill. The Lande Committee, to which was referred the above Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. 31et October, 1914.

Special Report (re Chairman). The Lande Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the courtesy, tact, and the able manner which the Chairman, Mr. Edward Newman, presided over the deliberations of the Committee during the session. 31st October, 1914.

Final Report. T have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has during the session held 20 meetings. The number of petitions referred to the Committee was 45, 42 of which were reported to the House, and 3 held over until next session. One. paper and 10 Bills were referred to the Committee, all of which have been reported to the House. 31st October, 1914.

Schedule of Petitions held over for Consideration next Session. No. 94.—Petition of John Rountree. No. 431. —Petition of George Pirie and 2 Others. No. 608.—Petition of Mayor, Councillors, and Citizens ok Wellington.

Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation .not nivtsn : printing (S6O copies), £3 17s. 6d.

Authority : John Mackay. Government Printer. Wellington.- 1914.

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