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No. 21.—Petition of Parker and Maddock, of Blenheim (Eeport No. 2). Eeferred back to the Committee for reconsideration, by an order of the House, dated 3rd October, 1892. I am directed to report that, the honourable member who presented this petition having written to the Chairman stating that he has taken steps to obtain further evidence which he considers essential in the interests of the petitioners, but which will not be available before the close of the session, the Committee are of opinion that the reconsideration of the petition should be postponed. 7th October, 1892.

No. 439.—Petition of Paul Stbaka, of Auckland. Petitioner complains of the action of his solicitors with regard to certain lands which he purchased from the Government; and also that the Government have not done certain surveys which he was led to believe they would do. I am directed to report that the Committee cannot interfere with the business arrangements between the petitioner and his solicitors. But with reference to his complaint against the Government, the Committee are of opinion that he should be allowed to select an area of ten acres of Government land adjoining his selection. 7th October, 1892.

No. 713.—Petition of Edwin Eobeetson, of Eotorua. Petitioner presses his claim to the property of the late Te Taupua te Whanoa. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1892. No. 730, &c.—Kaikodra County Council and 40 other Local Bodies. Petitioners pray against any reduction in the amount of the subsidies paid to local bodies. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1892. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil; printing (1,260 copies), .£ll 10s. By Authority : G-bobge Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB92. Price 6d.]

No. 730> &c. —Kaikouea County Council and 40 other Local Bodies. Petitionees pray against any reduction in the amount of the subsidies paid to local bodies. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1892. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil; printing (1,260 copies), .£.ll 10s.

By Authority : Geobge Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB92. Price 6d.]