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REPORTS. Paritutd Centennial Park Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Paritutu Centennial Park Bill, and recommends that, so far as it affects public reserves, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 3rd August, 1938.

No. 136/1937-38.—Petition of J. F. Parker. Praying for relief in respect of loss occasioned by a mortgagee's sale of his property. I have the honour to report that the member presenting this petition having, in view of the decease of the petitioner, asked leave to withdraw the petition, the Lands Committee recommends that the member have leave to withdraw the same. 24th August, 1938.

No. 38.—Petition of H. Dykr. Praying for compensation for loss arising out of the operation of the Mortgagors and Lessees Kehabilitation Act, 1936. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has considered this petition, but as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th August, 1938.

Opunake Harbour Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Opunake Harbour Bill, and recommends that, so far as it affects public reserves, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 24th August, 1938.

Wellington City Empowering and Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Wellington City Empowering and Amendment Bill, and recommends that, so far as it affects the rights and prerogatives of the Crown, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 24th August,, 1938.

Nos. 04 and 65. —Petitions of H. C. Wheeler. No. 64. : Praying that he be granted £1,200 for loss allegedly incurred through the hasty forfeiture of his property, or other relief; and No. 65 : Praying that he be granted £1,610 compensation for loss allegedly sustained through erroneous valuation of his property. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered these petitions, and has no recommendation to make. J 2th September, 1938,

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