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No. 463.—Petition of Boger Walker and Others. Petitioners pray for relief in the matter of interest and sinking-fund on the Four-mile Waterrace Loan, Charleston, Buller. I am directed to report that, after due consideration, this Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1893.

No. 176 (1891).—Petition of Thomas Hall. Petitioner prays for a reward for the discovery of gold at Macetown and Skippers. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1893.

No. 567. —Petition of William Guffie and Others. Petitioners pray for a reduction in the price of water charged by the Government from the Waterrace at Naseby. I am directed to report that, as the reduction of the price of water is a question of policy, affecting not only the petitioners but other miners in the colony, this Committee is of opinion that, the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th September, 1893. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not giyen; printing (1,250 copies), £3 4s.

By Authority: Samuel Costall, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB93. Price 6d.J