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Mr. J. Allen moved to amend the clause by striking out the word "clay" in line 24, subclause (2). On the question being put, "That the word proposed to be struck out stand part of the subclause," the Committee divided, and the names were taken down as follows: — Ayes, S.—Mr. E. G. Allen, Mr. Colvin, Mr. W. Fraser, Mr. Graham, Mr. Laurenson, Hon. Mr Mills, Hon. Mr. McNab, Eight Hon. Sir J. G. Ward. Noes, o.—Mr. J. Allen, Mr. Flatman. And so it passed in the negative. The Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward moved to insert in lieu of the words " or other valuable thing " the words "gravel, sand, or precious stones," in line 24, subclause (2). On the question being proposed, " That the clause be amended by inserting the words ' gravel, sand,' " the Committee divided, and the names were taken down as follows: Ayes, 9.— Mr. E. G. Allen, Mr. Colvin, Mr. Flatman, Mr. W. Fraser, Mr. Graham, Mr. Laurenson, Hon. Mr. Mills, Hon. Mr. McNab, Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward Noes, I.— Mr. J. Allen, And so it was resolved in the affirmative. Resolved, That the clause be amended by inserting the words " or precious stones " after the words " Gravel, sand," in line 24. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (2) be amended by inserting the words "on or " after the word " existing " in line 24. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (3) be amended by striking out the words " timber or flax " in line 27. Resolved, That subclause (5) stand over. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking ont subclauses (6) and (7). Resolved, That clause 3 as printed stand part of the Bill. Resolved, That clause 4 as printed stand part of the Bill. Clause 7. Respited on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out the word " superficial " in line 40, subclause (2). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out the words " is contiguous thereto " in line 41, subclause (2). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the words "immediately adjoins the said building " be inserted in lieu thereof. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out the word " superficial " in line 43, subclause (2). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out the words "or intended to be used " in line 46, subclause (3). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J, G. Ward, That the clause be amended by adding the following new subclause :— " (6.) This section shall commence to take effect with respect to the graduated land-tax payable for the year ending on the thirty-first day of March, nineteen hundred and nine " Resolved, That clause 7 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 10. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by adding the following new subclause: — " (4.) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any leasehold estate existing at the time of the passing of this Act, unless the owner of such leasehold estate or his predecessor in title has been at any time within five years next before the passing of this Act the owner at law or in equity of a freehold estate in the land which is subject to such lease." Resolved, That the clause as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 13. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out the words " m respect of his individual interest in the joint estate " in lines 6 and 7 subclause (4). ' Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by inserting the words " so far as such tax exceeds the graduated land-tax that would be payable by him if he owned no interest in any joint estate" after the word "subsection" in line 8 sub clause (4). ' Resolved, That clause 13 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 11. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by inserting the words " subsections three and four of " after the words " provided by " in line 17 subclause (1). ' Resolved, That clause 11 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 16. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out subsection (1). ' Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by inserting the following new subclause in lieu thereof: — ."(1.) When any agreement has been- made for the sale of land, whether before or after the passing of this Act, and whether the same has been completed by conveyance or not, the seller shall

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