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No. 606.—Petition of B. Anderson and 88 Others, of Patearoa. Petitioners pray that a bridge may be constructed over the Taieri Eiver at Law's Crossing. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1900.

No. 596.—Petition of L. B. Harris and 399 Others, of Auckland District. Petitioners pray that a bridge may be constructed over the Waikato Eiver at Huntly. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1900.

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