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No. 44.—Petition of J. E. Elder and Another (representing the Caroline Bay Association), Timaru. No. 45. —Petition of W. Ramsay and Another (representing the Timaru Electors' Association). No. 46.—Petition of Evelyn Fyfe and Others, of Timaru. No. 47. —Petition of Rita M. Minehan and Another (representing the Timaru West-end Ratepayers and Householders' Association). No. 48. —Petition of J. T. Leckie and Another (representing the Timaru South-end Ratepayers' Association). No. 50.—Petition of W. G. Hawkey and Another (representing the South Canterbury Men's Hockey Association). No. 51. Petition of D. G. Beynon and Another (representing the South Canterbury Women's Hockey Association). Praying that no portion of Timaru Park be alienated. I am directed to report that the Lands Committee recommends that these petitions b£ referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Bth October, 1946. E. P. Meachen, Chairman.

Special Report I have the honour to report that at its final meeting for the session the Lands Committee unanimously passed the following resolution : " That this Committee places on record its high appreciation of the able and judicial manner in which the Chairman, Mr. E. P. Meachen, has conducted the business of the Committee, and directs that the resolution be reported to the House." 11th October, 1946. D. C. Kidd, a Member of the Committee.

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