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22. "The Mining Act Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending "The Mining Act, 1898," giving the Warden extended powers in the matter of mineral leases, and regulating the hours of underground labour. 23. " The Second-hand Dealers Act, 1902."—Providing for the licensing of second-hand dealers, and regulating the sale of second-hand goods. 24. "The Sharebrokers Act, 1902."—Providing for the licensing of sharebrokers, and the registration of stock exchanges. 25. " The Birds Nuisance Act, 1902."—Providing for the destruction of injurious birds. 26. " The Nelson Harbour Board Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending " The Nelson Harbour Board Amendment Act, 1901," by giving the Board an annual sum as an equivalent for rents of land taken from the Board. 27. " The Savings-bank Profits Act Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending "The Savings-bank Profits Act, 1878," by extending the definition of " institutions " to the Otago University. 28. " The Law Societies Act, 1902."—Eemoving doubts as to the validity of the constitution of certain law societies. 29. " The Post and Telegraph Department Act, 1902."—Amending classification of the Post and Telegraph Department. 30. " The Land-tax and Income-tax Act, 1902."—Imposing a land-tax and income-tax for the current financial year. 31. " The Kauri-gum Industry Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending " The Kauri-gum Industry Act, 1898," as to licenses in State forests. 32. " The Local Bodies' Loans Amendment Act, 1902." —Amending " The Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1901," in various matters of detail. 33. "The Pacific Cable Extension Act, 1902."—Extending the provisions of " The Pacific Cable Authorisation Act, 1899." 34. "The Cook and other Islands Government Act Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending " The Cook and other Islands Government Act, 1901," and extending its operations for two years, and enabling the Governor to apply the laws of New Zealand with modifications. 35. "The Australasian Naval Defence Act, 1902." —Making further provision for the maintenance of a naval force in Australian waters. 36. " The West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act Amendment Act, 1902." —Amending "The West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act, 1892, as to dealings by the Public Trustee with certain lands. 37. "The Land Titles Protection Act, 1902."—Protecting the land titles of the colony from frivolous attacks in certain cases. 38. " The Bank Holidays Act, 1902."—Amending the law relating to bank holidays. 39. "The Courthouse Sites Exchange Act, 1902." —Authorising the exchange of certain lands. 40. " The Solicitors' Bills of Costs Act, 1902."—Providing for the examination of solicitors' bills of costs, 41. " The Licensing Committees and Polls Act, 1902." —Amending the law relating to Licensing Committees and licensing polls, providing for a recount of votes, and reducing the quorum of the Committees. 42. " The Inspection of Machinery Act, 1902." —Consolidating and amending the law relating to the inspection of machinery. 43. "The Accident Insurance Companies Act, 1902." —Providing for the publication of accounts of accident insurance companies. 44. " The Victoria College Site Act, 1902." —Providing for the acquisition of a site for the Victoria College. 45. " The Government Eailways Superannuation Fund Act, 1902."—Establishing a superannuation fund in connection with the Government Eailways Department. 46. " The Poisons Importation and Carriage Amendment Act, 1902." —Amending " The Poisons Importation and Carriage Act, 1895," with regard to sheep-dip. 47. "The Inebriates Institutions Amendment Act, 1902," amending " The Inebriates Institutions Act, 1898," to provide for the case of unruly inmates. 48. "The Pharmacy Act Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending "The Pharmacy Act, 1898," by authorising an annual membership fee. 49. "The Methodist Church of Australasia in New Zealand Act, 1902."—Giving statutory sanction to the change of name of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in New Zealand. 50. "The Legislative Council Act Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending "The Legislative Council Act, 1891," continuing the term of office of Speaker during the recess. 51. " The Companies Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending "The Companies Act, 1901," in various matters of detail. 52. "The Midland Eailway Petitions Settlement Act, 1902." —Providing for the satisfaction of the grievances of debenture-holders of the New Zealand Midland Eailway Company (Limited). 53. "The Eailways Authorisation Act, 1902." —Authorising the construction by the Governor on behalf of His Majesty of certain railways. 54. "The Military Pensions Act, 1902."—Amending "The Military Pensions Act, 1866," and extending its provisions to certain contingents. 55. " The Factories Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending " The Factories Act, 1901," in various matters of detail. 56. " The Native and Maori Land Laws Amendment Act, 1902."—Amending the law relating to Native and Maori lands in various matters. 57. " The Towns Main Streets Act, 1902."—Amending the law relating to the width of main streets in towns.