LOCAL BILLS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. J. W. MUNRO, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1937 Session I, I-16

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1937-38. NEW ZEALAND.

LOCAL BILLS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. J. W. MUNRO, Chairman.)

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives.

ORDERS OF REFERENCE. Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Wednesday, the 29th Day of September, 1937. Ordered, " That a Select Committee be appointed, consisting of ten members, to whom all Local Bills shall stand referred after the first reading ; the Committee to report whether the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are in any way affected by the provisions of the Bills, and to recommend such amendments as it, may think proper, and to report, when necessary, on the merits of the Bills ; the Committee to have power to confer with any Committee appointed for a similar object by the Legislative Council: the Committee to consist of Mr. Anderson, Mr. Coulter, Mr. Herring, Mr. Kyle, Mr. Munro, Mr. Osborne, Captain Rushworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Wright, and the Mover." —(Hon. Mr. Parry.) Thursday, the 21st Day oe October, 1937. Ordered, " That the name of Mr. Osborne be discharged from the Local Bills Committee, and that of the Rev. Mr. Carr be substituted therefor." —(Hon. Mr. Parry.) Thursday, the 18th Day of November, 1937. Ordered, " That the Local Bills Committee have leave to sit during the present sitting of the House." —(Mr. Mttnro.) Wednesday, the Ist Day op December, 1937. Ordered, " That the Standing Orders on Private Bills be suspended so as to allow the Private Bill intituled the Cawthron Institute Trust Board Rating Exemption Act, (No. 2), 1937, to be introduced on motion forthwith, and to be proceeded with and passed through all its stages in accordance with the procedure prescribed for Public Bills instead of that prescribed for Private Bills." —(Mr. Atmore.) Wednesday, the Ist Day op December, 1937. Ordered, " That the Cawthron Institute Trust Board Rating Exemption Bill (No. 2) be referred to the Local Bills Committee."—(Mr. Atmore.) Thursday, the 2nd Day oe December, 1937. Ordered, " That the Local Bills Committee have leave to sit during the present sitting of the House." —(Mr. Munro.;

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Subject-matter. I Page. Subject-matter. Page. Ashley River Improvement Amendment Bill 4 Joyce, S., and Others, Petition of .. . . 4 Auckland Harbour Board Loan and Em- 2 Local Legislation Bill .. .. . . 4 powering Bill Motueka Borough Council Empowering Bill . . 2 Auckland Metropolitan Milk Amendment Bill 3 Napier Harbour Board Loan Amendment 3 Borough of Ngaruawahia Empowering Bill .. 2 Bill Cawthron Institute Trust Board Rating 4 New Plymouth Airport Bill , . . . 2 Exemption (No. 2) Bill New Plymouth Borough Council Empowering 2 Chairman, Special Report re Services of . . 4 Bill Christchurch Domains Amendment Bill .. 4 Taupiri Drainage and River District Amend- 3 Christchurch Tramway Board Empowering Bill 3 ment Bill Clerk, Special Report re Services of 4 Thames Valley Drainage Board Empowering 3 Dunedin City Corporation (Suburban Water 4 Bill Charges) Empowering Bill Timaru Harbour Board Loan Amendment Bill 3 Dunedin City Empowering Bill .. .. 3 Wanganui Harbour District and Empowering 2 Dunedin District Drainage and Sewerage 3 Amendment Bill Amendment Bill . . . . .. Wellington City Empowering and Amendment 4 Final Report .. .. . . .. 4 Bill Hamilton Borough Council Empowering 4 Whangarei Airport Bill . . .. .. 2 Amendment Bill

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REPORTS.

New Plymouth Borough Council Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. Bth October, 1937.

New Plymouth Airport Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are affected by clause 52, subclause (7), which provides that certain statutory requirements relating to the subdivision of land for sale, lease, or other disposition, or to the construction of roads, shall not be applicable to the land comprising the New Plymouth Aerodrome ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 20th October, 1937.

Wanganui Harbour District and Empowering Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with, with the exception of Standing Order 365, in regard to which the promoters did not deposit in the Magistrates' Court and in the office of the Wanganui Harbour Board the documents required under that Standing Order to be so deposited for public inspection ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that, in view of the information as to the financial aspect of the Bill contained in the preamble and in the Wanganui Harbour Board's published accounts, the Committee recommends that, notwithstanding the informality in regard to the Standing Orders referred to above, the Bill be allowed to proceed, with amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 20th October, 1937.

Borough op Ngaruawahia Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 22nd October, 1937.

Auckland Harbour Board Loan and Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 22nd October, 1937.

Motueka Borough Council Empowering Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 22nd October, 1937.

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Whangarei Airport Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are affected inasmuch as the Bill contemplates the acquisition for aerodrome purposes of lands now vested in the Crown ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 2nd November, 1937.

Dunedin City Empowering Bili, The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with, with the exception that Standing Order 362 was only partially complied with, the copy of the Bill deposited for public inspection in the office of the Dunedin City Council having been incomplete ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the honourable member in charge of the Bill having informed the Committee that he desires to withdraw the Bill, the Committee recommends that leave to withdraw it be granted him accordingly. 4th November, 1937.

Timaru Harbour Board Loan Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 4th November, 1937.

Dunedin District Drainage and Sewerage Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 11th November, 1937.

Christchurch Tramway Board Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, without amendment. 11th November, 1937.

Thames Valley Drainage Board Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, without amendment. 26th November, 1937.

Taupiri Drainage and River District Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not aflected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, without amendment. 26th November, 1937.

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Napier Harbour Board Loan Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill ; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 26th November, 1937.

Auckland Metropolitan Milk Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 26th November, 1937.

No. 127,—Petition of S. Joyce, and 25,257 Others, of Auckland. Praying that the Auckland Metropolitan Milk Amendment Bill be not passed. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned petition, has the honour to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition was considered in connection with the Bill to which it relates and 011 which the Committee has reported, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th November, 1937.

Wellington City Empowering and Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are affected to the extent that authority is sought under the Bill for the right to impose admission charges on more days in the year than is permissible under the general law to a reserve which is subject to the provisions of the Public Reserves, Domains, and National Parks Act 1928 ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 2nd December, 1937.

Christchurch Domains Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 2nd December, 1937.

Local Legislation Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the Bill and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with the amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto 2nd December, 1937.

Cawthron Institute Trust Board Rating Exemption (No. 2) Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honor to report that it has carefully considered the Bill and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with the amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. Bth December, 1937.

Hamilton Borough Council Empowering Amendment Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown 011 the copy of the Bill annexed hereto Btli December, 1937.

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Dunedin City Corporation (Suburban Water Charges) Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 10th March, 1938.

Ashley River Improvement Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; That the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. J. W. Munro, Chairman. 11th March, 1938.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the valuable assistance rendered to it by the Chairman, Mr. J. W. Munro, and of his efficient conduct of its proceedings. R. A. Wright, A Member of the Committee. 15th March, 1938.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee desires to place 011 record its appreciation of the efficient services rendered to it by the Clerk, Mr. W. N. Wood. 15th March, 1938.

Final Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee, consisting of ten members, has held during the session fifteen meetings, with an average attendance of seven members per meeting. There were referred to the Committee twenty Local Bills, the Cawthron Institute Trust Broad Rating Exemption Bill (No. 2), the Local Legislation Bill, and one petition, all of which were considered and reported 011. J. W. Munro, Chairman. 15th March, 1938. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (300 copies), £5 10s.

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