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Nelson, Tuesday, Ist August, 1905. The Commission sat at 2 p.m. and heard evidence. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned till Wednesday, the 2nd August, at 10.30 a.m. A telegram was received from the Secretary for Education, informiug the Commissioners that His Excellency had been advised to extend the time for report till the 21st August.

Nelson, Wednesday, 2nd August, 1905. The Commission sat at 10.30 a.m. and heard evidence. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. fl. Quick, Esq., and Mr Hutana. Adjourned till Saturday, the sth August, at Blenheim, at 10.30 a.m.

Blenheim. Saturday, sth August, 1905. The Commission sat-at 10.30 a.m. and heard evidence. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Wellington, on Wednesday, the 9th instant, at 10.30 a.m.

Wellington, Wednesday, 9th August, 1905. The Commission eat at 10.30 a.m. and transacted business, and at 2.30 p.m. and heard evidence. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Thursday, the 10th instant, at 2.30 p.m.

Wellington, Thursday, 10th August, 1905. The Commission sat at 2.30 p.m. and heard addresses by counsel. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Friday, the 11th instant, at 10 a.m.

Wellington, Friday, 11th August, 1905. The Commission sat at 10 a.m. and transacted business. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Monday, the 14th instant, at 2.30 p.m.

Wellington, Monday, 14th August, 1905. The Commission sat at 2.30 p.m. for consideration of report. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Tuesday, the 15th instant, at 2.30 p.m.

Wellington, Tuesday, 15th August, 1905. The Commission sat at 2.30 p.m. for consideration of report. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell. Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Wednesday, the 16th August, at 2.30 p.m.

Wellington, Wednesday, 16th August, 1905. The Commission sat at 2.30 p.m. for consideration of report. Present: Sir James Prendergast (Chairman), H. S. Wardell, Esq., W. H. Quick, Esq., and Mr. Hutana. Adjourned to Thursday, the 17th August, at 2.30 p.m.

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