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No. 68. —Petition of D. R. McQuoid and 399 Others, of Coromandel. Petitioners pray for amendment of the Land Act, 1908, in respect of leasing lands in the Hauraki Mining District. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Evidence and documents are attached hereto (see I.— sd). 26th October, 1910.

No. 417.—Petition of F. G. Reynolds and 12 Others, of Waiorongomai, Auckland Petitioners pray that the tenants of the Thames High School endowments at Waiorongomai may have their leases taken over by the Government. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th October, 1910.

Nos. 4 and 26. —Petitions of Harrietts Corston, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for a grant of land, or compensation in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner be granted a compassionate allowance of .£2O. 26th October, 1910.

No. 420. —Petition of S. McGowan and 23 Others, of Raglan County, Auckland. Petitioners pray for remission of rent as lessees of Te Akau B Block, Raglan County. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th October, 1910.

No. 442. —Petition of Harry Voght, of Omata, New Plymouth. Petitioner prays that lie be granted compensation for loss sustained through being unable to obtain possession of a section of land at Huntly I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th October, 1910.

No. 514.—Petition of E. C. Banks and 66 Others, settlers of Matamata County Petitioners pray that they be granted the right of purchasing the freehold. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 26th October, 1910.

No. 371.—Petition of W. and 65 Others, of Te Kopuru. Petitioners pray that the reservation on Sections 24 and 127, Te Kopuru, be not lifted until the sections are drained and the lower depths of kauri-gum are worked. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 26th-October, 1910.

No. 617.—Petition of Hugh McKay, of Stratford. Petitioner prays for return of deposit paid on a flax reserve, Hauraki Swamp. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government. 26th October, 1910.

No. 104.— Petition of J Rathie and 164 Others, of Clive. Petitioners pray that the diversion of the Tutaekuri River be not allowed. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 26th October, 1910.