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No. 134. —Petition of J. B. Jordan and Another, of Kaukapakapa, Farmers. Praying for the remission, by legislation, of part of the rates levied on their properties by the Waitemata County Council. Ī have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition, but, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th March, 1938.

No. 163. —Petition of H. C. Wheeler, of Motutara, Auckland. Praying (a) that he be allowed to resume the tenancy of certain land at Motutara Settlement, Kaipara ; (6) that arrears of rent be capitalized ; (c) that he be granted £1,500 compensation for loss allegedly sustained through hasty forfeiture, and forced sale of stock, &c. ; or (d) other relief. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and has no recommendation to make. 15th March, 1938.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee, consisting of ten members, has held nine meetings during the session, with an average attendance of five members. Nine petitions and five Bills were referred to the Committee, and all were considered and reported to the House, except one petition, on which the petitioner was unable to attend before the Committee. D. Barnes, Chairman. 15th March, 1938.

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