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No. 511, Sess. ll.—Petition of William Neaey, of Wanganui. Petitionee states that he received permanent injury to one of his legs while in the employ of the Government. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 657, Sess. ll.—-Petition of John Maeshall and 149 Others, of Westland. Petitionees pray that the Mokihinui Coal Company's line of railway be purchased by the Government. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the full consideration of the petition should be deferred until next session. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 700, Sess. ll.—Petition of John Outbam, of Dunedin. Petitionee states that in the year 1878 he was granted a pension of £188 per annum on account of injury received to one of his eyes while in the service of the Government, and that in the year 1890 such pension was struck off the estimates. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the petitioner has not the slightest claim upon the colony. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 630, Sess. ll.—Petition of Wi Naihiea and 9 Others, of Kaiapoi. Petitionees pray that a delivery of letters, etc., be made at their settlement near Kaiapoi. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 637, Sess. ll.—Petition of Andeew Thompson, of Hawkesbury. Petitionee states he was not fairly treated in regard to a sale of sections in the Township of Hawkesbury, near Waikowaiti. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 701, Sess. ll.—Petition of W. Pateeson and 60 Others, of Awaroa. Petitionees pray that they be granted more accommodation in the way of roads, &c, in the Awaroa, Oruwhero, Opuatia, Pepepe, and Whangape districts. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 717, Sess. ll.—Petition of William Towees, of Thames. Petitionee states he was granted his piece of land for military services jointly with several others forming one block. He now wishes to sell, but, as the Crown grant is for the whole block, he cannot do so without incurring a great expense in securing a separate Crown grant. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd September, 1891. No. 476, Sess. ll.—Petition of E. T. Bhodes and 36 Others, of Wai-iti. Petitionees pray that telephone communication be made between Thnaru and Wai-iti. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd September, 1891.

No. 677, Sess. ll.—Petition of James Teaves, of Gibbston. Petitionee complains of the harsh treatment he alleges he received from officials of the Government through distraining on his property for arrears of rent. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd September, 1891. i {Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, nil; printing (1,300 copies), £10 12s. Gel.]

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