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Wellington, Friday, 18th June, 1909. The thirty-third meeting of the Commission was held in the Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington, on Friday, the 18th day of June, 1909, at 10 a.m. Present: The Hon. T. Y. Duncan (Chairman), and all the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The draft report was further considered in committee. The Commission adjourned from noon to 2 p.m. It was decided to obtain further particulars from the Customs Department as to the landed cost of Oregon timber. The Commission adjourned at 4.15 p.m. Wellington, Saturday, 19th June, 1909. The thirty-fourth meeting of the Commission was held in the Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington, on Saturday, the 19th June, 1909, at 10 a.m. Present: The Hon. T. Y. Duncan (Chairman), and all the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The draft report was further considered in committee. It was decided to obtain further particulars of importations and exports of timber from the Customs Department. It was also decided that the Under-Secretary of Lauds be asked to revise the information contained in Appendix B. The Committee adjourned at 1 p.m. Wellington, Monday, 21 st June, 1909. The thirty-fcfth meeting of the Commission was held in the Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington, on Monday, the 21st June, 1909, at 10 a.m. Present: The Hon. T. Y. Duncan (Chairman), and all the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The draft report was further considered, and ordered to be retyped for final revision. The Commission adjourned at 4.45 p.m. Wellington, Tuesday, 22nd June, 1909. The thirty-sixth meeting of the Commission was held in the Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington, on Tuesday, the 22nd June, 1909, at 10.30 a.m. Present: The Hon. T. Y. Duncan (Chairman), and all the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The revised report was further considered in committee, and adopted for final consideration. It was decided that typewritten copies of resolutions be supplied to members for their information. The Commission adjourned at 4.15 p.m. Wellington, Wednesday, 23rd June, 1909. The thirty-seventh meeting of the Commission was held in the Parliamentarj' Buildings, Wellington, on Wednesday, the 23rd June, 1909, at 10 a.m. Present: The Hon. T. Y. Duncan (Chairman), and all the members except Messrs. Hanan and Jennings. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Adoption of Report. It was decided to adopt the report, as revised, and transmit the same to His Excellency the Governor at the earliest opportunity. Votes of Thanhs. Moved by Mr. Mander, and seconded by Mr. Morris, That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Chairman for so ably conducting the business of the Commission, and in doing so the Commission desires to place on record its appreciation of the patience, tact, and skill with which he presided over its meetings. The resolution was supported by the other members, and carried with acclamation. The Chairman feelingly acknowledged the resolution. Moved by Mr. Mander, and seconded by Mr. Morris, That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Secretary, Mr. W. R. Jourdain, for the able manner in which he carried out the responsible duties intrusted to him, the Commission recognising that he performed his work with much energy, discretion, and business ability.—Carried. The Secretary expressed his thanks for the compliment paid to him. The Commission then terminated at 11 a.m.