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2. I have, however, to request that you will invite the attention of your Ministers to my telegram of the 21st of November to which I have not yet received any reply. I have, &c, CREWE. Governor, the Right Honourable Lord Plunket, K.C.M.G., X.C.V.0., &c.

No. 53. New Zealand, No. 45. My Lord, Downing Street, 26th February, 1909. With reference to my despatch No. 3 of the sth January, and my telegram of the 23rd instant, I have the honour to transmit to you one sealed and six plain copies of an Order declaring the assent of His Majesty in Council to the Reserved Bill of the Parliament of New Zealand, entitled " An Act to consolidate certain enactments of the General Assembly relating to shipping and seamen." I have etc., CREWE. Governor, the Rt. Hon. Lord Plunket, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O.

No. 54. Miscellaneous. My Lord, Downing Street, 17th March, 1909. In reply to your despatch No. 9 of the 26th of January, I have the honour to request you to inform your Ministers that the King has been pleased to approve of the Honourable James McGowan retaining the title of " Honourable " for life. 2. A notification to this effect will be published in the London Gazette. I have etc., CREWE. Governor, the Rt. Hon. Lord Plunket, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O.

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