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No. 762.—Petition of A. Wheatly and 196 Others, of Petone. Petitionebs pray that they may be heard in protest-against the passing of the Hutt Boad Bill, &c. I am directed to report that, as the Hutt Boad Bill has been passed by the House, and is now before the Legislative Council, this Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1903.

No. 875.—Petition of John Scott Myees, of Marshlands. Petitionek prays that he may be permitted to appear in person at the bar of the House in support of his petition. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1903.

No. 857. —Petition of Alexander MacDougall, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for relief on account of the great loss he has sustained in connection with the Greymouth-Point Elizabeth Bailway and Coal Company (Limited), &c. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th November, 1903.

Final Bepobt. I have the honour to report that the Committee has held thirty-four sittings during this session. Number of petitions referred to the Committee .. ... ... 208 Number of petitions dealt with ... ... ... ... ... 204 Number of petitions held over ... ... ... ... ... 4 Number of reports presented to the House ... ... ... ... 75 Number of specific recommendations made therein ... ... ... 13 Number referred for favourable consideration ... ... ... ... 7 Number referred for consideration ... ... ... ... .. 15 Number of "No recommendation," &c. ... ... ... ... 40 20th November, 1903. Approximate. Coat of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,250 copies), JE7.

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