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No. 4 (1915). —Petition of B.ongonui Terehina, of Paraeroa, and 2 Others. Praying that compensation be sanctioned by Parliament to be paid to petitioners for the loss of their mother, whose death was caused by the alleged neglect of the employees of the New Zealand Government. I am directed to report that as in. the opinion of the Committee petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedies the Committee has no recommendation to make. 12th July, 1916.

No. 42. —Petition of John R. Stringer, of Newlands, Johnsonville. Praying for compensation for loss sustained through an accident whilst in the employment of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. - 12th July, 1916.

No. 47.—Petition of C. J. Parb, of Auckland, and 55 Others. Praying that the sentence of imprisonment now being served by one William John Knowles may be terminated. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th July, 1916.

No. 45. —Petition of John James Meikle, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for wrongful conviction. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make 12th July, 1916.

No. 46.—Petition of John James Meikle, of Auckland. Praying that compensation be granted to him for wrongful imprisonment, and that his fingerprints be returned to him. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 12th July, 1916.

No. 145. —Petition of Archibald Thompson McNeilage, of Longbush, Masterton. Praying for relief, he having become totally incapacitated for military service through an accident, sustained after he had been medically accepted fur service and had expressed his willingness to go into camp forthwith. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for its most favourable consideration. 12th July, 1916.

No. 125.—Petition of George Clark Smith, of Opawa. Praying for compassionate allowance in connection with the expenses incurred through the loss of his son, Frederick George Smith, No. 6/4546, C Company, Reinforcements. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th July, 1916.

No. 41. —Petition of John Neill, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for his arrest and alleged illegal imprisonment at Auckland. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th July, 1916.

No. 118.—Petition of Albert Plummer, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for loss of an alleged contract with the Government of New Zealand for the supply of rations to the Maori prisoners at Chatham Islands in the years 1866 to 1868, I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th July, 1916,