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Special Report : Gold-mining Industry. I am directed to report that the following resolution has been unanimously passed by the Goldfields and Mines Committee, viz. : " Resolved, That the Committee urges that the Prime Minister when in London should make urgent representations to the British Government with a view to having relief provided for the gold-miners who suffered loss owing to the fact that the embargo on gold-export was not lifted until November, 1919." 20th August, 1923.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Goldfields and Mines Committee, consisting of twelve members, has during this session held three meetings. During the session five petitions were reported upon. 27th August, 1.923.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Goldfields and Mines Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the ability and courtesy with which the Chairman, Mr. T. W. Rhodes, has presided over the business of the Committee during the session; and it further desires that this resolution be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and be reported to the House. J. McC. Dickson, 28th August, 1923. Member of the Committee.

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