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Xo. 137.—Petition of Alfred E. Sohultz, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into the matter of the loss of his wholesale license. 1 am directed to report that, as the petitioner lias nol exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th September, 1911.

.No. 47.—Petition of John Joseph Sthphbnson, of Auckland. Petitioned prays for relief in connection with the dispensing of his services whilst messenger and orderly in Defence Department. I am directed to report that the Committee bas no recommendation t<> make on this petition. 2<)th September, 1911.

No. 184.—Petition of William Sterling and 326 Others, of Clutha Valley. Petitioners pray for construction of the Balclutha - Tuapeka Mouth Railway. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee, as a question of policy is involved, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 20th September, 1911.

No. 224. —Petition of A. F. Wimsett, of Nelson. Petitioned prays for relief in connection with expenses incurred in defending prosecution for burglary. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee tliis petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th September, 1911.

No. 168. —Petition of Flora Newport, of Hilbnorton, Christohuroh. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion "I' the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation thai the petitioner be granted the sum of i>loo. 27th September. 1011.

Xo. 209.—Petition of Thomas Nicholson, of Wellington. PETITIONER prays for further relief in connection with his application for an old-age pension. I am directed to report thai in the opinion oi the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner be granted the sum of £26. •J It 11 September, 1911.

Xo. 225.—Petition of Messrs. Pabr and Troughtok. of Awakino. Petitioners pray for payment for work done on a road contract at Awakino. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th Septembei . 1911. "

Xo. 101. —Petition of .1. W. Smith and (i Others, of Auckland District. Petitioners pray for inquiry into administration and methods of the Public Works Department, Auckland. I am directed to report that, the Committee lias no recommendation to make on this petition. •27th September, 191 1.

Xo. 122.—Petition of Jacob Trouohton, of Motumaoho, Morrinsville. ('Second Report.) Petitioner prays for payment for work done on a road contract at Awakino. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th September, 1911.

No. 3.—-Petition of James Johnston Wilson, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries sustained whilst serving with Australasian Si|uadron. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1911.