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Devonport Borough Vesting Bill. The Lands 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 as amended by the Local Bills Committee. Ist October, 1915.

Education Reserves Amendment Bill. The Lands 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. Ist October, 1915.

Inglewood Borough Endowment Disposal Bill. The Lands 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 as amended by the Local Bills Committee. Ist October, 1915.

Lyttelton Borough Extension Amendment Bill. The Lands 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 as amended. Ist October, 1915.

Springs County Council Reclamation and Empowering Bill. The Lands 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 as amended by the Local Bills Committee. Ist October, 1915.

Wellington City Basin Reserve Bill. The Lands 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 as amended. Ist October, 1915.

No. 367-.—Petition of Edward Smith and 5 Others. Praying for a Commission of inquiry re damage done to their land by the erosion of the Waitaki River. I am directed to report that in the opinion of- the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. sth October, 1915.

No. 324.—Petition of Thomas Morgan. Praying that he be awarded as compensation the sum of £495 for loss of land at Akaroa caused by a mistake of the Government surveyor. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth October, 1915.

Reserves and Other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Bill. The Lands 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 as amended. sth October, 1915.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee desires to place on record its high appre ciation of the capable and impartial manner in which the Chairman (Mr. E. Newman) has presided over its deliberations during the session. 7th October, 1915.

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