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No. 1280 (1901).—Petition of W. Feeguson, of Waikaka Valley. Petitioneb prays for a compassionate allowance on account of an accident caused by smoke from a railway-engine. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Railways Committee. 19th August, 1902.

No. 36. —Petition of G. A. Buttle and Others, of Auckland. Petitionebs pray to be given an opportunity to express their views on sharebrokers and the Stamp Act before legislation be passed. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1902.

No. 60 and Nos. 1284 and 1286 of 1901.—Petition of B. Bouvy, of Wellington. Petitioneb prays for compensation for wrongful arrest and extradition to New Caledonia. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1902.

No. 85.—Petition of John Ceonin, of Wellington. Petitioneb prays for compensation for injuries received while in railways service. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Eailways Committee. 19th August, 1902.

No. 64.—Petition of W. H. Conboy, of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for redress for losses sustained through the action of the Audit Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1902.

No. 110. —Petition of W. G. Gabeaed, of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for relief from taxation on his property. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1902.

No. 148.—Petition of James Lane, of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for monetary consideration for services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th August, 1902.

No. 4. —Petition of A. W. Hogg and Others, of Wairarapa. Petitionbes pray for the release of John Savage, now suffering a term of imprisonment. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 28th August, 1902.

No. 29.—Petition of S. Cockeopt, of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for refund of money expended for medicine for the Maoris. I am directed to report that the Committee has no further recommendation to make. 28th August, 1902.

No. 111.—Petition of T. Kennedy, Jun., of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for compensation for services in the Survey Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th August, 1902.

No. 143. —Petition of B. A. Hendeeson, of Wellington. Petitioneb prays for a compassionate allowance on account of the services of her late husband. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th August, 1902.

No. 204.—Petition of D. Beent, of Dunedin. Petitioneb prays for relief on account of his salary being reduced and his services dispensed with by the Otago High School Board. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. ■ 18th September, 1902.

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