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Native Plants Protection Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Native Plants Protection Bill, which was again referred to the Committee by Order of the House dated the 4th day of September, 1934. The Committee recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill hereto annexed. 6th September, 1934.

No. 138.—Petition of P. O'Neill, of Mangatiti, Farmer. Praying that he be granted a loan of £1,000 to occupy and stock certain Crown land, or other relief. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration with a view to the petitioner being reinstated on the land referred to, subject to the petitioner making satisfactory financial arrangements for stocking and improvements. 6th September, 1934.

No. 117. —Petition of W. A. Bennett and 22 Others, of Glenham Settlement, Southland. Praying that the annual rentals of the sections included in the Glenham Settlement be reduced by 25 per centum. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no» recommendation to make. 6th September, 1934.

Wellington City Empowering Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Wellington City Empowering Bill, and recommends that, so far as it affects a public reserve, the Bill be allowed to proceed. 27th September, 1934.

Nos. 251, 1933, and 89.—Petition of H. C. Wheeler, of Muriwai Beach, Kaipara, Farmer. Praying for compensation for loss of £2,843 allegedly due to erroneous valuation of his land by the Valuation Department. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 27th September, 1934.

No. 174. —Petition of S. F. G. Williams, of Runciman, Farmer. Praying for compensation for alleged wrongful charge against him. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 27th September, 1934.

Mining Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Mining Amendment Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 18th October, 1934.

Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown in the copy of the Bill hereto attached. 24th October, 1934.

No. 281. —Petition of W. J. Boylan, of Kohimarama, Auckland. Praying for a grant of £155 as a refund of excess rates paid by him through alleged overvaluation of property by the Valuation Department. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th October, 1934.

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