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(iv.) To forward annually a statement of works, with plans, to the Minister of Public Works, Wellington, for reference and record. It is very necessary that all plans should be referred to the same datum, and it is preferable that the datum should be that to which all plans in connection with the Waimakariri River have been and will be referred. This our report, which has been unanimously adopted, we have the honour to submit for the consideration of Your Excellency, together with the transcript of the evidence taken by us in the course of our investigations. Given under our hands and seals this sth day of March, 1921. F. W. Furkert, Chairman. Ashley J. Hunter, l Members of F. C. Hay, J Commission.

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