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In conclusion, we desire to acknowledge the valuable work performed by our Secretariat —Messrs. Charles Travis, J. A. Warren-King, and S. E. Fay —who have carried out their duties in an assiduous manner and helped us materially in the course of our investigation. Reference should also be made to the useful work done by the reporting staff —viz., Messrs. Mitchell, Duckworth, Manderson, Harrison, and Cryer. Your Commissioners have the honour to be, Your Excellency's obedient servants, Sam Fay, Commissioner. Vincent L. Raven, Commissioner. Dated at Wellington this 11th day of December, 1924.