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REPORTS

No. 19 —Petition of M. Guerin, of Hastings, Hawke's Bay I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1949

Forests Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Forests Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown in the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 26th August, 1949.

Riccarton Bush Amendment Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Riccarton Bush Amendment Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment 31st August, 1949.

No. I—Petition1 —Petition of V. P. Nettlefold, of Tangiwai Praying for relief in connection with a farm property transaction. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 7th September, 1949.

Thames Borough Council Empowering Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Thames Borough Council Empowering Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment. 15th September, 1949.

No. 6 —Petition of H. C. Wheeler, of Motutara Praying for compensation for alleged wrongful forfeiture of a Crown lease. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 15th September, 1949.

Auckland Harbour Development Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Auckland Harbour Development Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment. 21st September, 1949.

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