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Protest from the Waikato Anglers' Club. At a meeting of the Waikato Anglers' Club a resolution was passed strongly condemning the proposal of the Government to take over part of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society's district, and that the members of the "Waikato Anglers' Club will strongly support the society in their petition to the Government. Unless the Government decide to control the whole of the societies of the colony, the Waikato Anglers' Club is of opinion that the Auckland Society should not be interfered with. Copies forwarded to Sir Joseph Ward and the member for the district (Mr. Greenslade).

Protest from the Te Aroha Rod and Gun Club. That this club strongly oppose the proposed action of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department in the taking-over of all or any portion of the district now under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, as they consider the wants and requirements of sport can be better looked after by a body of private individuals who are enthusiasts in these matters rather than by Government officials. Korwarded to the Minister in Charge of Tourist and Health Resorts Department. In addition to the protests, copies of which are annexed, others have been sent direct to Wellington from the following societies: (1) Hawke's Bay Society, per Mr. Fitzroy, President; (2) New Zealand Acclimatisation Societies' Association ; (3) Thames Game Preservation Society (strong protest forwarded to the Premier and Mr. McGowan); (4) Cambridge Anglers' Club (protest forwarded to the Premier and the member for the district). Approximate. Coat of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,450 copies), £6 17s.

In addition to the protests, copies of which are annexed, others have been sent direct to Wellington from the following societies: (1) Hawke's Bay Society, per Mr. Fitzroy, President; (2) New Zealand Acclimatisation Societies' Association ; (3) Thames Game Preservation Society (strong protest forwarded to the Premier and Mr. McGowan) ; (4) Cambridge Anglers' Club (protest forwarded to the Premier and the member for the district). Approximate, Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing {1,450 copies), £6 17s.

Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9o6.

Price, 6d.

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