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No. 95.—Petition of Petee Dods Hogg. Petitioner is the owner of a remission certificate, purchased from William McLaughlin ; he prays for an extension of provision, to enable him to exercise his claim. 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. 10.—Petition of James Augustus Deeeness. Petitionee states that, through accident, a remission certificate No. 49 (£25), granted to his father, has not been exercised. He (the petitioner) prays for a favourable view of his case. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to Government, and recommend that this and similar claims be considered in any future legislation dealing with such claims. 30th July, 1895.

No. 15. —Petition of Heney Tompkins. Petitioner prays that he be granted the undisturbed use of a road through adjoining church property, the said road having been shown on application map in the Lands Office at the time he bought his property, or for compensation for the loss of right. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom the above was referred, have the honour to report that they are of the opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th July, 1895.

No. 72. —Petition of Joseph Stevenson and 9 Others. Petitioners pray for a revaluation of the Pomahaka Downs Estate. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom the above was referred, have the honour to report that they have no recommendation to make. " 30th July, 1895.

Wilson Land Bill. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom the above-mentioned Bill was referred for consideration, have the honour to report that they have duly considered the same, and beg to recommend that the Bill be allowed to proceed as printed. 2nd August, 1895.

No. 144. —Petition of Michael O'Connor. Petitioneb prays that he be granted the New Zealand Cross for military services rendered to the The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they recommend that this petition should be referred to Government for favourable consideration. 7th August, 1895.

No. 137. —Petition of Duncan Andeeson. Petitionee prays for relief for loss sustained through having been compelled to serve in the militia in 1863 and 1864. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they have no recommendation to make. 7th August, 1895.

No. 186.—Petition of Heney H. Heeon and 259 Others. Petitioners, who are miners and small farmers in the valley of the Clutha, pray that the Moa Flat Estate be opened up for settlement to enable their sons to acquire homesteads. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th August, 1895.

No. 119.—Petition of James Clarendon Bamsbottom Isherwood. Petitioner states he was granted a land-order for military services, that he failed to exercise it; he prays to be allowed now to select land to the value of the order. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government. 7th August, 1895.

No. 188.—Petition of C. I. D. Noel and 14 Others. Petitioners pray for an outlet from the Hukatere Block, Otamatea County. The Waste Lands Committee have the honour to report that they are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th August, 1895.

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