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No. 44.—Petition, of H. S. Pillar, of Wellington Praying that there be established, by enactment, a right of appeal against the decisions of municipalities made under special local legislation relating to building , , subdivision of land, drainage, and related matters. I am directed to report that the honourable member who presented the petition having intimated to the Committee that he wishes to withdraw the same, the Committee recommends that leave to withdraw the petition be accorded him. 4th August, 1 ( J43.

Local Legislation Bill Thk Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, without amendment. - 12th August, I ( J4Li. J. W. Munbo, Chairman.

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