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Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Goldfields and Mines Committee desire to place on record their sincere appreciation of the ability and urbanity during the session displayed by the Chairman, Mr. T. W. Rhodes, in the conduct of the business of the Committee and in facilitating the harmonious progress of their deliberations. The members of the Committee further desire that this resolution be reported to the House. W. E. Parry, 24th September, 1925. Member of the Committee.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Goldfields and Mines Committee desire to place on record their cordial appreciation of the decorous, diligent, and dutiful manner in which the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. George C. C. Black, has during the session performed his duties. The Committee further desire that this resolution be communicated by the Chairman to Mr. Black, and that it also be reported to the House. 24th September, 1925.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Goldfields and Mines Committee, consisting of fifteen members, has during the session held twelve meetings, with an average attendance at each meeting of nine members. Two Bills and two parliamentary papers were referred to the Committee, and the same have been considered and reported upon to the House. Eleven petitions were also referred to the Committee, ten of which were reported upon to the House. 24th September, 1925.

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