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No. 156.—Petition of Bichaed Campbell Elms, of Belgrove, Nelson District. (Eeport No. 2.) Petitioner prays that he may receive compensation for a deficiency in the area of land held by him under his several titles. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petitioner be paid the sum of £500 in full satisfaction of his claim. 9th August, 1900. >:.\ - . :

No. 201.—Petition of James Bueke and 16 Others, of Pomahaka Downs Estate. Petitionebs allege that, owing to the indifferent return from their sections, they got into arrears with their rents, and, in consequence, the majority of their sections have been forfeited, and they have received notice to quit. They therefore apply for a reduction of rent. I am directed to report that, as the matter is now under the consideration of the Otago Land Board, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1900.

No. 241. —Petition of Jambs Laing and 13 Others, of Glorit and Tauhoa, Eodney County. Petitionebs pray that a piece of land known as the Government Climatic Eeserve, consisting of 1,500 acres, Tauhoa Survey District, may be opened for settlement. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1900.

No. 250.—Petition of Thomas Quealy and 103 Others, of Ellesmere Lake District. Petitionebs, who are Crown tenants and other settlers on lands adjoining Lake Ellesmere, pray that steps may be taken so that the lake can be drained into the sea and permanently kept at a low level. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1900.

No. 213.—Petition of Jambs Wybee and 84 Others, of Catlin's Eiver Inlet District. Petitionebs pray that steps may be taken to have a bridge erected over the Catlin's Eiver Inlet. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. . ■ , ,'.... ~ 17th August, 1900.

No 85.—Petition of Eobeet E. Lesteb, of Kohukohu, Auckland District. Petitionbe alleges that in consequence of legislation he has been deprived of 6 perches of land in the Town of Kohukohu, taken for a road. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petition be referred to the Government, with a recommendation that a valuation be made of the loss sustained by the petitioner in consequence of the land being taken from him, by a competent valuer or valuers, and the amount of such loss be awarded the petitioner. 17th August, 1900.

No. 255.—Petition of A. J. Hatpield, Jun., and Others, of Districts in Wainui Eiding, Waitemata. Petitionees pray t hat a Sum of £700 may be placed on the estimates for the improvement of roads in the Wainui Eiding. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th August, 1900.

No. 2. —Petition of Mrs. Maby Angelo, of Ngunguru, Whangarei, Auckland. Pbtitionee prays that she may be granted a piece of land which her late husband, Henry Dustin, became entitled to because he came to Auckland as an immigrant in 1865. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th August, 1900.

No. 262.—Petition of J. C. Tayloe and Others, of Kaikora, North Town, Tikokino, and Wakarara Districts. Petitionees pray that a number of gates placed on the Milbourn Valley Eoad may be removed. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th August, 1900.

Nos. 251 and 315.—Petitions of D. Uequhaet and Others and James Davies and Others, of Clutha Valley and Surrounding Districts. Petitionebs pray that a sum of money may be voted for the construction of the Thompson's Gorge Eoad, Clutha Valley. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the petitions be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th August, 1900.