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Auckland and Paenell Endowment Lands Bill. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom the above-mentioned Bill was referred, have the honour to report that they have duly considered the same; and they recommend that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendment, as set forth on accompanying copy of the Bill. 16th July, 1895.

Nos. 6, 12, and 14.—Petitions of William Loddee, Thomas Fieman, and John O'Neill. Petitionees pray that grants of land may be given them for military services during the Maori wars. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that these three petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th July, 1895.

No. 23. —Petition of Thomas McLay and Others. Petitionees, who are Crown tenants, pray for a reduction in the rent of their holdings, and a reduction in the value upon which local and other rates are charged. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th July, 1895.

No. 40. —Petition of John Galway. Petitioner prays, for compensation in respect to the proclamation of Nelson Creek as a watercourse into which tailings and other debris may be discharged, as his land is thereby destroyed. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that as the petitioner has a legal remedy the Committee have no recommendation to make. 17th July, 1895.

No. 68. —Petition of John O'Neill and Others. Petitioners pray that some provision be made upon the estimates for the purpose of laying out and constructing a road to their farms. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th July, 1895.

No. 87.—Petition of Claude C. Bawlings. Petitioner prays for a Crown grant to be issued of the land now occupied by him as a leasehold. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th July, 1895.

No. 88.—Petition of Gboege Waed Deapeb. Petitioneb prays for further consideration of his petition of 1894, wherein he prays for relief for inconvenience and delay caused by the closing of a road to his land. The Waste Lands, Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th July, 1895.

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No. J Petitions, &c. Page. No. Petitions, &c. Page. 188 N. Noel, C. I. D., and Others 87 R. Rawlings, Claude C. Reserves Disposal and Exchange Bill Richmond, Stewart 2 7 7 360 o. 72 503 s. Stevenson, Joseph, and Others Sutherland, D. A. (Mayor) and Councillors oi Onehunga .. 3 144 14 68 259 260 O'Connor, Michael O'Neill, John O'Neill, John, and Others O'Neill, David E. O'Neill, Henry 3 2 2 7 7 T. 8 3 4 6 6 15 197 402 430 Tompkins, Henry Thoburn, John Tinsley, Timothy Tucker, W. H. .. P. Pastoral Tenants' Relief Bill Preece, George Augustus 149 w. White, Alfred Henry Wilson Land Bill 4 3 7 6 363