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Education Lands Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Education Lands Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendment shown in the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. sth October, 1949.

Napier Harbour Board and Napier Borough Enabling Amendment Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Napier Harbour Board and Napier Borough Enabling Amendment Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment. sth October, 1949.

Balclutha Borough Council Empowering Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Balclutha Borough Council Empowering Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without further amendment. 12th October, 1949.

No. 30.—Petition of J. A. Nash and Another, of Palmerston North Praying for compensation for loss of commission on a land transaction. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 13th October, 1949.

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 be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown in the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 18th October, 1949.

Whaingaroa Domain Disposal Bill I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Whaingaroa Domain Disposal Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 19th October, 1949.

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