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No. 31. —Petition of J. P. McArthur and Others, of Waitetoko Township, Taupo District Praying for cancellation of special licenses to erect boat-sheds on the Waitetoko Township Subdivision's Lake Reserve. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and recommends that it be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th June, 1943.

Loweb Clutha River Improvement Amendment Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Lower Clutha River Improvement Amendment Bill and recommends, in so far as it affects the rights and prerogatives of the Crown, that the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 23rd July, 1943.

Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill, and recommends that the Bill he allowed to proceed without amendment. 4th August, 1943. C. Morgan Williams, Chairman.

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