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Dunedin City Corporation (Suburban Water Charges) Empowering Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; that the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 10th March, 1938.
Ashley River Improvement Amendment Bill. The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it is a Local Bill; That the Standing Orders have been complied with ; that the rights and prerogatives of the Crown are not affected ; and that the Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. J. W. Munro, Chairman. 11th March, 1938.
Special Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the valuable assistance rendered to it by the Chairman, Mr. J. W. Munro, and of his efficient conduct of its proceedings. R. A. Wright, A Member of the Committee. 15th March, 1938.
Special Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee desires to place 011 record its appreciation of the efficient services rendered to it by the Clerk, Mr. W. N. Wood. 15th March, 1938.
Final Report. I am directed to report that the Local Bills Committee, consisting of ten members, has held during the session fifteen meetings, with an average attendance of seven members per meeting. There were referred to the Committee twenty Local Bills, the Cawthron Institute Trust Broad Rating Exemption Bill (No. 2), the Local Legislation Bill, and one petition, all of which were considered and reported 011. J. W. Munro, Chairman. 15th March, 1938. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (300 copies), £5 10s.
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