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Local Elections and Polls Amendment Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-named Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 3rd October, 1946.

Local Government Commission Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which the above-named Bill was referred back for reconsideration, has the honour to report that it has carefully re considered the same, and taken additional evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with further amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 7th October, 1946.

Local Legislation Bill The Local Bills Committee, to which was referred the above-named Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and taken evidence thereon, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. Bth October, 1946. D. W. Coleman, Chairman.

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