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7. " That with regard to the unoccupied scrub and inferior lands and resumed areas in the hands of 



the Crown, the Minister should obtain, if necessary, any special powers required to deal with 

 these areas in a broad and statesmanlike manner in the direction of gmng long tenure, with a 

 first charge for cost of improvements approved by the Crown, thus bringing the major part of 

 the lands into productive occupation, making them eventually an asset of value, and causing in 

 the meantime the expenditure of large sums in wire-netting and other improvements, and the 

 consequent employment of large numbers of working men." 



8. " That such portions of the above-mentioned lands as are too barren to be utilised in any way, and 



are found to be dangerous as breeding grounds of vermin, should be fenced off with wire- 

 netting when found to be infested." 



Mr. T. SHOWS, M.L.A. (Budgerabong) , asked the Chairman's ruling as to whether Mr. Lawry was 

 in order in bring in these questions now. 



The CHAIRMAN then said that Mr. Lawry would not be in order. 



Mr. ALISON (Canonbar) moved, " That Mr. Lawry be heard." 



Mr. Ross (Hume) seconded the motion. 



The question was then put, and lost by 13 votes to 10. 



Mr. ALISON (Canonbar) moved, "That the hearty thanks of the Conference be accorded to Mr. 

 Allen Lakeman for his services as Chairman." They would all agree that Mr. Lakernan by his keen and 

 quick picking out of the situation had expedited their work in the most astonishing fashion, and he was 

 sure that Mr. Lakeman had enabled the gentlemen present to return to their homes probably a week 

 sooner than any other gentleman. 



The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation. 



The Conference was adjourned sine die. 



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