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Enclosure. Resolutions. That this House, in the name and on behalf of the people of New Zealand, gratefully acknowledges, and accords its thanks for, the devoted services of all ranks of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, all ranks and ratings of the New 'Zealand Naval Forces, and the members of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service, whose conspicuous and noble achievements in the face of constant danger and difficulties on land and sea through four years of war have created such imperishable traditions for this young Dominion, and have contributed so much towards winning for New Zealand an honoured place in the fraternity of nations. That this House, in the name and on behalf of the people of New Zealand, places on record its profound sense of gratitude to all branches of the Imperial and Allied Navies, and to the officers and men of the Mercantile Marine, who, by their ceaseless vigil and undaunted spirit in the face of unparalleled and unknown dangers, failed not in keeping open the long lines of sea communication without which would have been impossible the transportation not only of our Forces, but also of those supplies which were so vitally necessary to preserve the Allied peoples from want and their cause from disaster. That this House, in a spirit of reverence and pride, honours the memory of those NewZealanders who gave their lives in obedience to the call of Justice and Freedom in the service of their country and humanity. To their relatives in the hour of their sorrow this House tenders its respectful sympathy. That this House, in the name and on behalf of the people of the Dominion, places on record its deep sense of appreciation of the many kindnesses, courtesies, and privileges extended to members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force on active service in various parts of the world. To each and all, in whatever part of the world, who offered the hand of fellowship to New Zealand soldiers and nurses, and who helped to cheer and comfort them, whether in hospital, in camp, on furlough, or en route to and from the seat of war, the Dominion tenders its grateful thanks.

No. 31. New Zealand, No. 211. My Lord,— Government House, Wellington, 18th, November, 1919. With reference to your despatch, Dominions No. 611, of the Ist August, supplying me with the names of the gentlemen who have been appointed as scientific members of the Committee of the Imperial Bureau of Mycology, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that the suggestion that New Zealand should be represented on the Committee of the bureau by one of the existing scientific members meets with the approval of my Ministers, who are inviting Sir David Pram, C.M.G., CLE., F.R.S, Director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, to act as the representative of this Dominion. 2. There is no officer in New Zealand occupying the position solely of Government Mycologist, the duties in this branch of work being undertaken by Mr. A. H. Cockayne, Biologist, whom it is desired to nominate as the ex officio member of the Committee in New Zealand. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, Governor-General. The Right Hon. Viscount Milner, P.C, G.C.8., &c, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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No. 32. New Zealand, No. 214. My Lord, — Government House, Wellington, 20th November, 1919. With reference to your despatch, No. 145, of the 20th August, asking to be supplied with copies of New Zealand legislation with regard to public health, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that owing to defects having been found in the New Zealand Social Hygiene Act of 1917 the provisions of this Act have not been enforced. 2. Further legislation has, however, been proposed, which will remedy this matter and enable the law under this Act to be rigidly enforced, and as soon as the amended Act becomes law a copy of it will be forwarded for the information of the Ministry of Health. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, Governor- General. The Right Hon. Viscount Milner, P.C, G.C.8., &c., Secretary of State for the Colonies.