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No. 14.—Petition of William Henry Hamilton, of Ohaupo Road, Hamilton. Praying for inquiry into allegations made in the petition, so that he may obtain justice, as through lack of means he is unable to invoke the aid of the Courts. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the Advances to Settlers Department should be asked to take action to relieve petitioner. 30th August, 1912.

No. 79.—Petition of Dora Harron, of Devonport, Auckland. Praying, for compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband by illness contracted while doing duty as Chief Warder. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 30th August, 1912.

No. 99.—Petition of Oliphant Hughes, of Wellington. Praying for redress for wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for immediate and favourable consideration. 30th August, 1912.

No. 39. —Petition of Henry Kruizenga, of Black's Point, Reefton. Praying for compensation for injuries received while working on Lankey's Creek Bridge. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 30th August, 1912.

No. 109. —Petition of Duncan Anderson, of 156 Sydney Street, Wellington. Praying for a land grant for services rendered whilst a member of the Auckland Militia. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 57. —Petition of William Henry Clarke, of King's Court, Upper Queen Street, Auckland Praying for a compassionate allowance on account of deductions from his old-age pension. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 110. —Petition of R. J. Feltus, of Costley Home, Epsom, Auckland. Praying for recognition of the military services rendered by his late father, Mr. G. Feltus. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 96. —Petition of John Fraser, of Tirau. Praying for a compassionate allowance on account of disability alleged to be due to injuries sustained while an employee of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 28. —Petition of Benjamin Gatley, of Coromandel.

Praying for compensation for services rendered whilst a member of the Armed Constabulary Force. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 147. —Petition of Morton Gorrie, of Coromandel. Praying for a remission of stamp duty on the estate of Lizzie Gorrie. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th September, 1912.

No. 70.—Petition of Major D. H. Lusk, of Te Kuiti. Praying for a grant of land on account of his military services. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th September, 1912.