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Hamilton Domains Bill. The Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Hamilton Domains Bill, have the honour to report that they have carofulh considered the same, and recommend that it be allowed to proceed as amended by the Local Bills Committee. 12th October, 1911.

Tuakitoto and Kaitangata Lakes Rill. Thk Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Tuakitoto and Kaitangata Lakes Bill, have the honour to report that they have carefully considered the same, and recommend that it be allowed to proceed as amended by the Local Hills Committee. 12th October. 11)1 I.

Dunedin City (Waipobi Ealls) Lands Vesting Bill. The Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Dunedin City (Waipori Ealls) Lands Vesting Hill, have the honour to report that they have carefully considered the same, and recommend that it be allowed to proceed as amended by the Local Bills Committee. 12th October, 1911.

Little River Domain Board Bill. The Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Little River Domain Board Bill, have the honour lo report that they have carefully considered the same, and recommend that it he allowed to proceed as amended by the Local Bills Committee. 12th October, 1(111.

Xo. 169.—Petition of C. G. Porter and 50 Others, of Woolston, Canterbury. PETITIONERS pray that the freehold of the sections they rent at Roimata and Tamai may be sold to them. I am directed to report that, as no provision is made by law for the granting of the prayer of lhe petitioners, the Committee recommend that every facility be granted them to subdivide and to transfer to other lessees. I.'ith October, 1911.

Xo. 183.—Petition of P. QuiNLAN and 10 Others, id' Xireaha. Eketahuna. PETITIONERS pray for a reduction in the rent of their village-settlement sections at Xireaha. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that at future sales of land the Crown should state, in the "Terms of Sale" on the posters, the liability of the land relative to local rating. . 13th October, 1911.

No. 273. —Petition of J. B. Steadman and Sons, of Waikawau, Thames. Petitioners pray that their timber-rights and acquired privileges in connection with the watersheds of Waikawau and Te Mata Creeks be restored to them. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that this petition he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th October, 1911.

No. 229.—rPetition of W. Wakeham and 73 Others, of Pahiatua. Petitioners pray that the Balfour Estate may be acquired by the Government for closer settlement. 1 am directed to report that the Committee are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th October, 1911.

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