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No. 237, Sess. ll.— Petition of John A. Wilson, of Auckland (No. 2). Petitionee states that his services as a Judge of the Native Land Court were dispensed with, while officers of a less length of service were retained. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth August, 1891.

No. 77, Sess. II. —Petition of Heney Chaeles Young, of Wellington. Petitionee alleges that, through the miscarriage of justice in his case he has suffered great loss. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the petitioner has suffered great wrongs; but the case, however, is too intricate to be properly dealt with by this Committee, and therefore recommend the Government to appoint a Commission to inquire exhaustively into the matter, and report thereon to the Government, and that, as the matters complained of took place in Christchurch, it is desirable that the Commissioner or Commissioners should not be residents of that city. sth August, 1891.

:., No. 198, Sess. ll. —Petition of Kate Macdonald, of Auckland. Petitionee states her husband's health broke down through overwork, while Chief Judge of the Native Land Court. She prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth August, 1891.

No. 250, Sess. II. —Petition of G. F. Such and 59 Others, residents North of Auckland. Petitionees pray that a sum of money may be voted to complete the North Main Trunk Eoad. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th August, 1891..

No. 297, Sess. ll.—Petition of Maueice Eeady, of Wellington. Petitionee states that, after twenty-nine years' service in the Police Force, he was discharged with only twelve months' pay as compensation. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has received the full amount of compensation that he is entitled to by the rates of the service, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th August 1891.

No. 224, Sess. LL. —Petition of Elizabeth A. Madigan, of Pahiatua. Petitionee states her husband was injured while executing his duties as a warder at the Auckland Prison, and, through such injury, he is unable to earn a livelihood. She prays for further relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th August, 1891.

No. 215, Sess. ll.—Petition of William G. Maie, of Wellington. Petitionee states that, after over twenty-eight years' service, first as an officer during the Maori disturbances, and afterwards as a Judge of the Native Land Court, he was discharged when within sixteen months of qualifying for a pension. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th August, 1891.

No. 362, Sess. ll.—Petition of Thomas Quill, of Queenstown. (First Beporfc.)! Petitionee states that his.son, who was the main support of petitioner and his family, lost his life while in the employ of the Government. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 11th August, 1891.

No. 159, Sess. ll.—Petition of Thomas McDonnell, Lieutenant-Colonel, of Wellington (No. 2). Petitionee states that on taking command of the Colonial Field Force in the year 1869 he was promised a permanent suitable appointment, with a salary of not less than £500 per annum, and the full rank of colonel, but that promise has never been fulfilled. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, although the petitioner had been promised by the Government in office in 1869 permanent employment in recognition of his services in the Taupo campaign, which promise was not fulfilled, he is now precluded from making any claim upon that account, inasmuch as that in 1878 he petitioned Parliament, and, as a result, was paid by the Government the sum of £400, which he accepted in full satisfaction of his claim for past services. The Committee, however, in further recognition of those services, recommend the Government to give petitioner employment for which he is suited if opportunity offers. 13th August, 1891.

No. 174, Sess. ll.— Petition of S. J. Neill and 722 Others, of Thames. Petitionees state that the compulsory clauses of the Vaccination Act are obnoxious. They pray for relief.