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No. 268.—Petition of H. R. Morris, of Victoria Street, Patea. Praying for an inquiry into a contract entered into with the Public Trustee. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for full inquiry by an independent expert. 9th October, 1912.

No. 271.—Petition of Mary Ellen Parker, of Wellington. Praying for a compassionate allowance in respect of the death of her husband, Thomas Charles Parker, as the result of an accident whilst discharging his duties as a linesman in the employ of the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1912.

No. 279. —Petition of Daniel Birrell McDonald, of Auckland. Praying for a grant of land for military services rendered. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner should be recommended to bring his claim before the Stipendiary Magistrate. 9th October, 1912.

No. 288.—Petition of John James Meikle, of Auckland. Praying for further compensation for alleged wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on the petition. 9th October, 1912.

No. 293. —Petition of Kate Maguire, of 115 Grant Road, Wellington. Praying for compassionate allowance in respect of the death of hei husband whilst in the emplo of the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1912.

No. 294.—Petition of William Riley, of 122 Kelburne Parade, Wellington. Praying for remuneration for extra services rendered while employed, as Printer Overseer, &c, at Lyttelton Prison. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner wishes the petition withdrawn, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th October, 1912. No. 297.—Petition of James J. Wilson, of Christchurch. Praying for compensation for injuries sustained whilst coaling H.M.S. " Challenger " of the Australasian Squadron. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on the petition. 15th October, 1912.

No. 325.—Petition of George E. Sole, of New Plymouth. Praying for issue of further scrip in place of scrip previously issued and lost, or money value of same, for military services rendered. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the scrip having been granted, the Government, if they are satisfied that no payment has been made, be recommended to issue new scrip, or make a money grant in lieu thereof. 15th October, 1912.

. No. 208. —Petition of John Runciman, of Kihikihi, Auckland. Praying for consideration on account of services rendered during the course of the Maori war. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th October, 1912.