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In addition to their specific duties under the scheme, Catchment Boards will exercise a general supervision over River and Drainage Boards within the catchment districts. The details of the scheme recommended are set out in the form of a Bill, with an explanatory memorandum attached. The Committee desires to express its thanks to Mr. W. L. Newnham, Engineer-in-Chief to the Public Works Department, and to Mr. R. G. Macmorran, Under-Secretary for Lands, for their assistance during its sittings ; and it desires also to place on record its high appreciation of the services of Mr. D. J. Dalglish, First Assistant Law Draftsman, who attended all meetings and whose knowledge and whose labour in drafting into legal form, and from time to time revising, the proposals and amendments of the Committee were invaluable. The Committee desires also to express its appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. W. J. Organ, Clerk to the Committee. sth August, 1941.

Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Bill. I have the honour to report that the River-control Committee has carefully considered the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Bill and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown on the copy thereof hereto annexed. 10th September, 1941. J. O'Brien, Chairman.

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