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1877. NEW ZEALAND.

REPORTS OF PUBLIC PETITIONS COMMITTEE.

Presented to the House of Representatives, Session 1877, and ordered to be printed.

Eepoet on Petition of Ownees of Land in the Town of Inveecaegill. The petitioners state that the frontages to their allotments have been taken away by the construction of a line of railway in front of them, and they pray that redress be afforded. I am directed to report that the Committee have no recommendation to make to the House on the petitioners' case. T. Kelly, 7th August, 1877. Chairman.

Eepoet on Petition of F. H. HeighwaY. The petitioner states he was an officer of the Provincial Government of Auckland, and was discharged by the Executive Officer, who informed him that he would be entitled to compensation; that he made a claim for compensation, but it was disallowed. He prays that his case be considered, and relief afforded him. I am directed to report that the Committee consider that the petitioner is entitled to compensation. T. Kelly, 7th August, 1877. • Chairman.

Eepoet on Petition of M. P. McDeejiott. The petitioner states that he was wounded at a review by a portion of a cartridge discharged from an Armstrong gun by some Volunteer Artillery during the celebration of the Queen's Birthday, and he prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee adhere to their former report to the House on the petitioner's case. T. Kelly, 7th August, 1877. Chairman.

Kepokt on Petition of Residents New Noeth Eoad and Cabbage-tbee Swamp Eoad, Auckland. The petitioners pray that a railway station be constructed on the line of railway in their vicinity. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend the petitioners' request to the favourable consideration of the House. T. Kelly, 7th August, 1877. Chairman.

Eepoet on Petition of Thomas McDonogh. The petitioner states that he purchased an allotment of land at Gisborne and paid the deposit, but that, owing to the balance not being paid within one month, the deposit and land has been forfeited. He prays that a Crown grant be issued to him on the payment of the balance. I am directed to report that the Committee have no recommendation to make to the House on the subject of this petition. T. Kelly, 7th August, 1877. Chairman. I—l. 2.