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and amendments ; Thermal Springs Act; Public Reserves Act and amendments ; " Education Reserves Act, 1877," and amendments; " Scenery Preservation Act, 1903 " ; Mining Districts Land Occupation Act'; Reserves Enabling and Disposal, &c, Acts; " New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and Board of Examiners Act, 1900 " ; Loans to Local Bodies Act; Public Domains Act; Cemeteries Acts ; Timber Floatage Act; Kauri-gum Industry Acts ; Harbour Board Endowment Acts ; University Endowment Acts ; North Island Main Trunk Railway Endowment Act; " Native Townships Act, 1895 " ; Maori Lands for Settlement Act; Auckland Museum Endowment Act; Tongariro National Park Act. It may be of interest to mention that carefully prepared maps showing the whole of our system of poster-advertising of Crown lands when opened for selection, together with posters, pamphlets, and land-guides, will be exhibited at the Christchurch Exhibition, space having been booked, and an officer will be in attendance to give all information. A fresh edition of the " Immigrants' Guide and Settlers' Handbook " is being prepared in a different form from the first edition, which met with a favourable reception. It is hoped that the second edition, now in the hands of the Government Printer, will be found still more useful, it being intended, firstly, for the immigrant coming to our shores, and, secondly, for the same man when he has become a settler. In conclusion, I must record my high opinion of the manner in which ah our officers have carried out their duties, and the loyal and efficient manner in which the several Commissioners and Chief Surveyors and officers under them furnish the Head Office with the numerous and sometimes very difficult I would also here congratulate Mr. Flanagan, the Chief Draughtsman of the Head Office, upon his well-earned promotion to the Commissionership of Crown Lands, Nelson. Mr. Flanagan has filled a very difficult position with great credit to the Department and himself. The onerous duties of Chief Clerk of the Head Office have been admirably performed by Mr. O'Neill, who is aided by a staff who have proved on many occasions that they can successfully cope with sudden emergencies, demanding both a prompt obedience and a sacrifice of their time not always convenient. The Land Audit. The onerous duties of this branch of the Department are faithfully carried on by Mr. Runcie, the Auditor of Land Revenue, and his assistants. Mr. Runcie speaks, very highly of the manner m which the Receivers of Land Revenue carry out their duties. When it is realised that the total revenue handled annually by these officers amounts to over £550,000, our Receivers can one and all be congratulated upon the careful manner in which their books are kept and the accounts entered.

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