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2. In answer to the second and last paragraphs of your despatch, my Prime Minister informs me that, in accordance with your request, changes in organization or designation of New Zealand regiments will be reported as soon as they are made, and that a copy of the New Zealand Army List will be forwarded to you as well as to the War Office. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 10. New Zealand, No. 77. SiR, — Government House, Wellington, 6th June, 1912. With reference to your despatch, No. 91, of the 26th March, and to my telegram of the 6th June, on the subject of the proposed scheme for extended investigation of the noxious insects in differentjparts of the Empire, I have the honour to transmit to you the accompanying copy of ;t memorandum I have received from my Prime Minister, stating that the Government of New Zealand is prepared to participate in the scheme subject to certain conditions set forth in the memorandum referred to. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies. Enclosure. Prime Minister's Office, Wellington, sth June, 1912. Memorandum for His Excellency the Governor. The Prime Minister presents his compliments to His Excellency the Governor, and begs to inform him, with reference to the attached Government House record 12/320, dealing with the invitation for New Zealand to participate in a scheme of Imperial co-ordination in the investigation of insect-pests, that the matter has been further considered, and it has now been decided that the Dominion will participate in the scheme if it can be successfully inaugurated on a satisfactory basis, and in this connection is prepared to contribute up to £100 per annum towards the expenses of the undertaking. It is understood that the Dominion has the right to withdraw from the scheme at any time should it be so desired, on giving reasonable notice. In regard to the proposed conference of representatives of the several dominions interested, in order to draw up a workable plan of operations for the Imperial organization, New Zealand will not be represented at the International Congress of Entomology to be held at Oxford, and will therefore not have an expert representative available to attend the subsequent conference. The High Commissioner for New Zealand is being asked, however, to .arrange for some one to attend the conference on behalf of the Dominion. Thos. Mackenzie, Prime Minister.

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No. 11. New Zealand, No. 78. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 6th June, 1912. I have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed copy of a memorandum which I have received from my Prime Minister, relative to the request of the Lyttelton Harbour Board to be allowed to fly on its vessel the Blue Ensign with the Board's badge (L.H.8.), with cross anchors and the letters " N.Z." in the centre, and four stars at the end of the flag. 2. I enclose herewith a small sketch, showing the design desired in the centre of the flag. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 12. . New Zealand, No. 79. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 6th June, 1912. With reference to your despatch, No. 76, of the Bth March, I have the honour to transmit to you the accompanying copy of a memorandum which I have

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