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42. "The Treasury Bills Extension Act, 1903."—-Extending the currency and time for payment of Treasury bills. 43. " The Public Loans Renewal Act, 1903."—Facilitating the renewal of certain public loans by extending the existing statutory provisions under which the loans were raised. 44. "The Midland Railway Petitions Settlement Act Amendment Act, 1903."—Amending " The Midland Railway Petitions Settlement Act, 1902," by authorising the creation and issue of inscribed stock or debentures to an amount sufficient to the payment to the Receiver mentioned in the Act of the sum of £150,000. 45. "The Labour Department Act, 1903."—Authorising the creation of a Department of Labour for the purpose of obtaining statistics relating to labour matters and for other purposes. 46. "The Animals Protection Amendment Act, 1903." —Amending "The Animals Protection Act, 1880," by providing for a uniform game season and other matters. 47. "The Gold Duties Act, 1903." —Enabling gold duties to be apportioned between neighbouring local authorities in certain cases. 48. "The New Zealand Institute Act, 1903."—Reconstituting the New Zealand Institute and making provision for its future government. 49. " The State Fire Insurance Act, 1903." —Authorising the establishment of a State Fire Insurance Office, and for the carrying-on therein of the business of fire insurance. 50. " The Australian and New Zealand Naval Defence Act, 1903."—Ratifying an agreement entered into between His Majesty's Government, the Commonwealth of Australia, and New Zealand for naval defence, and providing for the contribution by New Zealand of a proportionate part of the cost thereof. 51. " The Fisheries Conservation Act Amendment Act, 1903." —Amending " The Fisheries Conservation Act, 1884," by providing for a uniform trout-fishing season and other matters. 52. "The Fisheries Encouragement Act, 1903." Extending the time during which bonuses may be paid for canned or cured fish. 53. "The Companies Act, 1903."—Consolidating and amending the law relating to the formation, regulation, and winding-up of trading companies. 54. "The Scenery Preservation Act, 1903." —Providing for the proclaiming and acquisition of lands of scenic or historic interest, or on which there are thermal springs. 55. " The City Single Electorates Act, 1903." —Providing for the representation of the electors of cities, and for the taking of licensing polls in cities. 56. " The Rating on Unimproved Value Amendment Act, 1903."—Amending " The Rating v o Unimproved Value Act, 1896," in various matters of detail. 57. "The Timber Export Duty Act, 1903."—Authorising the collection of an increased Customs duty on the exportation of timber. 58. "The Patriotic Funds Act, 1903." —Providing for the application of the unexpended balance of certain funds raised in connection with the South African War. 59. "The Government Valuation of Land Act, 1903 " —Amending "The Government Valuation of Land Act, 1896," in various matters of detail. 60. "The School Committees' Funds Act, 1903."—Enabling School Committees to operate on their funds through the Post-Office Sayings-Bank. 61. "The Paeroa-Waihi Railway Act, 1903."—Providing for the speedy construction of a railway from Paeroa to Waihi. 62. "The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act, 1903."—Amending "The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1900," by appointing Inspectors of Awards and in other matters. 63. " The Life Assurance Policies Act Amendment Act, 1903."—Amending " The Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884," in various matters, and enabling persons of fifteen years of age to insure their lives and deal with the policy moneys. 64. "The Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Amendment Act, 1903."—Removing a difficulty in the administration of " The Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Act, 1900." 65. " The Law Practitioners Act, 1903."—Providing for the admission of English legal practitioners into New Zealand, and for the reciprocal admission of legal practitioners in and from other parts of the British dominions. 66. "The Hutt Road Act, 1903."—Providing for the repair and maintenance of the Hutt Road. . . 67. " The Orchard and Garden Pests Act, 1903."—Providing against the introduction and spread of diseases affecting orchards and gardens. 68. "The Maori Councils Amendment Act, 1903."—Amending "The Maori Councils Act. 1900," by extending the powers of Village Committees and in other matters. 69. "The Government Railways Superannuation Fund Contributions Act, 1903."—Explaining a doubt as to the amount, of contribution payable under " The Government Railways Superannuation Fund Act, 1902." „«,•'. ... 70. "The Agricultural and Pastoral Socisties Amendment Act, 1903. —Enlarging the borrowing-powers of agricultural and pastoral societies. 71. "The Kauri-gum Industry Amendment Act, 1903."—C0al- and gold-mining leases to be granted over kauri-gum reserves. 72. "The School Committees Election Act, 1903."—Conferring the right to vote at elections of School Committees on the wife or hueband of a householder. 73. "The Secondary Schools Act, 1903."—Making better provision for secondary education by founding free places or scholarships at secondary schools. . '~, _ , „ .. .. 74. " The Waihi Hospital Board Act, 1903."— Appointing the Waihi Borough Council as the Hospital Board of the district.

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