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13. " Fisheries Conservation Acts Amendment Act, 1906."—Extending the powers of the Governor in Council to make regulations under " The Fisheries Conservation Act, 1884," aud otherwise amending that Act. 14. "Jubilee Institute for the Blind Act, 1906." —Providing for the appointment of a Board for the management of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland. 15. "Workers' Dwellings Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Extending the application of "The Workers' Dwellings Act, 1905." 16. " Savings-banks Profits Act, 1906." —Extending the provisions of " The Savings-bank* Profits Act, 1878," to the whole of New Zealand. 17. "South Island Landless Natives Act, 1906."—.Making provision for landless Natives in the South Island. 18. " Private Hospitals Act, 1906."—Providing for the licensing, regulation, and inspection of private hospitals. 19. "Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1906."—Consolidating and amending the law relating to the Government Advances to Settlers Office. 20. " Firearms Act, 1906." —Prohibiting the sale of firearms to and the use thereof by persons under the age of sixteen years. 21. "Agricultural Implement Manufacture, Importation, and Sale Act Extension Act, 1906." —Extending the operation of " The Agricultural Implement Manufacture, Importation, and Sale Act, 1905," to the 31st day of December, 1907. 22. "Public Revenue's Act, 1906 (No. 2)," —Amending "The Public Revenues Act, 1891," by providing for the payment of statutory increments of salaries, rescinding departmental audits, and authorising temporary transfers from one account to another. 23. "Unclassified Societies Registration Act Amendment Act, 1906.''—Extending the provisions of ''The Unclassified Societies Registration Act, 1895," to combinations of societies, and providing for the registration of rules and other matters in connection with unclassified societies. 24. "New Zealand Loans Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Providing for the creation of a sinking fund in connection with loans raised for war and defence purposes, or raised under "The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900." 25. "New Zealand International Exhibition Act, 1906."—Making further provision for the holding of tin International Exhibition at Christchurch. 26. "Customs Duties Adjustment Act, 1906."—Providing for the adjustment of certain Customs duties collected pursuant to a resolution of the House of Representatives, pending consideration of a reciprocal and preferential agreement between the Governments of New Zealand and the Commonwealth of Australia. 27. "Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act, 1906."—Authorising the raising of a loan of £1,000,000 in aid of certain public works and other purposes. 28. "Juvenile Offenders Act, 1906." —Making better provision for the hearing of charges against persons under the age of sixteen years. 29. "Local Bodies' Loans Act Amendment Act. 1906."—Providing an appeal by persons included in any special area liable to a special rate, making better provision for the raising of a bridge loan, and otherwise amending " The Local Bodies' Ixtans Act, 1901." 30. " Public Works Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Amending the law relating to the width of roads and streets, and enlarging the powers of tin- Governor with respect to the utilisation of water-power. 31. " Post Office Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Increasing the limit of interest-bearing deposits in the Post-Office Savings-Bank ; making better provision for dealing with the Post Office Account; extending the powers of the Postmaster-General with respect to postal packets addressed to certain classes of persons ; and amending the classification of the Department. 32. "Motor Regulation Act, 1906."—Consolidating and amending the law relating to the regulation and registration of motors. 33. "Arbitration Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Extending the application of "The Arbitration Act, 1890," to certain cases. 34. "Queen's Scholarships Act, 1906."—Imposing the payment of Queen's Scholarships on the Consolidated Fund in lieu of the funds of the Victoria College. 35. "Offensive Publications Act, 1906."—Making better provision to prevent the sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene pictures, or printed or written matter. 36. " Police Offences Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Making better provision for the prevention of Sunday trading. 37. " Adoption of Children Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Prohibiting the receipt by a person adopting a child of any premium or other consideration except with the consent of a Magistrate. 38. "High Schools Reserves Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Amending the powers of trustees as to borrowing money. 39. "Government Advances to Workers Act, 1906." —Extending the provisions of "The Government Advances to Settlers Act, 1906," to workers in towns. 40. "Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Providing for the appointment, of a Judge and a Registrar for the Arbitration Court. 41. "Defence Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Providing for the appointment of a Council of Defence and an Inspector-General for the Defence Forces, and for other matters relating to the defence of the colony. 42. " Sea-fisheries Act, 1906."—Authorising the having in possession of seals under certain conditions, and otherwise amending "The Sea-fisheries Act, 1894." 43. "Stamp Act Amendment Act, 1906."—Providing for the appointment of a Minister of Stamp Duties and a Commissioner of Stamps, and otherwise amending " The Stamp Act, 1892."

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