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Geetmouth, Tuesday, Ist Mat, 1883. The members of the Commission (accompanied by Mr. C. T. O'Connor, Inspecting Engineer, Middle Island, and Mr. Grey, Secretary) proceeded to Brunnerton, to inspect the coal mines in that locality, and returned to Greymouth in the afternoon. At 7.30 p.m. a deputation waited on the Commission at Gilmer's Hotel. The Mayor of ■Greymouth and Messrs. M. Kennedy, Bae, Petrie, M.H.8., Nancarrow, and Coates addressed the Commission. The deputation having withdrawn, the Commission proceeded to take evidence. Messrs. Kennedy and Bonayne gave evidence, after which the Commission adjourned.

"Wednesday, 2nd Mat, 1883. The Commission left: Greymouth at 4 o'clock a.m. Travelled up the Grey Valley ; then up No Town Creek, through Molloy's Paddock ; then across Lake Bruuner, and through Bruce's Paddock to Jackson's Accommodation House on the Christchurch Boad. Distance, 50 miles.

Thuesdat, 3rd Mat, 1883. The Commission left Jackson's at 7 o'clock a.m., and travelled to the foot of the Hurunui Saddle. Camped there for the night.

Friday, 4th Mat, 1883. The Commission left camp at 8 o'clock a.m., and travelled over the Hurunui Saddle and down the Hurunui to Lake Sumner, where the Commission stayed for the night at Lake Station.

Saturday, sth Mat, 1883. The Commission started at 7 o'clock a.m., and rode down to Hurunui Township. Distance, 45 miles.

Sundat, 6th Mat, 1883. The Commission drove from the Hurunui Township to the Upper Waiau Ferry.

Mos-dat, 7th Mat, 1883. The Commission rode from Upper Waiau Ferry (via the Count's Station) to the junction of the Boyle and Doubtful Bivers. Camped there for the nightr

Tuesdat, Bth Mat, 1883. Struck camp at 4 a.m. The party divided—Mr. Bell, with Mr. Martin and guide, starting, via Cannibal Gorge, for Beefton ; and Captain Bussell and Mr. Wilson, with Mr. O'Connor, via the Amuri Saddle and Ahaura, for same place. Captain Bussell and partjr made Mason's, in the Ahaura Valley, the first night. Mr. Bell's party passed through Cannibal Gorge.

Weduesdat, 9th Mat, 1883. Captain Bussell and party arrived at Beefton at 7 p.m. Mr. Bell's party reached a point on the Inangahua Biver, near Beefton, at 4 p.m.

Beeitcw, Thuesdat, 10th Mat, 1883. Mr. Bell and party arrived at Beefton at noon. The Commission received a deputation, consisting of the Inangahua County Council. After hearing the views of the deputation, the Commission proceeded to take evidence. Messrs. P. Brennan and W. G. Collings were examined. In the afternoon the Commission proceeded to the coal and gold mines in the neighbourhood. At 7.30 p.m. further evidence was taken, the witnesses examined being Messrs. G. Thornton, C.E., J. A. Montgomerie, H. A. Gordon, Charles Macquarie, Joseph Wylde, Hugh Graham, James Connolly, B. J. Johnston, and John Trennery.

Fbidat, 11th Mat, 1883. The Commission left Beefton for Westport at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Westport at 7 p.m.

> Westport, Saturday, 12th Mat, 1883. The Commission received a deputation at Gilmer's Hotel, at 11 a.m. ; and, after hearing their views, proceeded to take evidence. The following witnesses were examined: Mr. W. B. Haselden (Mayor), Captain Leach, Messrs. James Power, Thomas Bailie, and B. A. Young. In the afternoon the Commission proceeded to examine the inclines of the Westport coal mines. The Commission proceeded on board the steamer " Kennedy," and left "Westport for Greymouth at 2 a.m., arriving at Greymouth at 1 p.m. same day.

Gbetmouth, Mondat, 14th Mat, 1883. The Commission received a deputation at Gilmer's Hotel at 11 a.m. The deputation consisted of the Grey County Coilncil; Mr. Guinness, the Chairman, being present. The deputation, having explained their views and withdrawn, Mr. F. J. Gleeson gave evidence 4—D. 2a.

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