The first business on the Order I\iper yes terday was local Bills, and the following passed their second readings :—St. Albans Borough Council Loan Enabling Bill (Mr G. W. Smith), Oamarn Harbor Board Loans

Validation (Mr Duncan), Picton Recreation Reserve (Mr Buick), The New Zealand Surveyors Bill is now before the Cofiaci!. The Hon. Mr Walker explained that it is the same measure as that which passed the Council last session. It provides that our surveyors may practise in other colonies if they hold a certificate from the New Zealand Institute, and generally seeks to place the profession of surveyor on a sound footing. After a short debate the Bill was read a second time.
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