PUBLIC PETITIONS A TO L COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. DAVEY, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1908 Session I, I-01

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1908. NEW ZEALAND.

PUBLIC PETITIONS A TO L COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. DAVEY, Chairman.)

Presented to the House of Representatives, and ordered to be printed.

ORDER OF REFERENCE. Extract from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Friday, the 3kd Day of July, 1908. Ordered, " That a Committee be appointed, consisting of ten members, to consider all petitions from A to L that may be referred to it by the Petitions Classification Committee, to classify and prepare abstracts of such petitions in such form and manner as shall appear to it best suited to convey to this House all requisite information respecting their contents, and to report the same from time to time to this House; and to have power to report its opinions and observations thereon to this House ; also to have power to call for persons and papers ; three to be a quorum : the Committee to consist of Mr. Aitken, Mr. Davey, Mr. Gray, Mr. Hall, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Malcolm, Mr. Remington, Mr. Seddon, Mr. Wood, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Millar.)

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No. Petitioners. Page. * 201 49 121 151 152 83 Abbenseth, Eilert Adam, Samuel, and 10 others .. Adamson, C. R., and 115 others Andrews, M., and others Ashton, T. A., and others Avery, Rev. W. W., and others 5 4 4 7 7 7 23 134 15 84 122 354 147 85 546 551 353 187 86 53 564 605 Banks, F. E. Barnett, G. R., and others Barriball. Charles Bedggood, H. E., and others Begg, D., and 357 others Berry, J., and 163 others Blair, W. A., and 360 others .. Blamires, H. L., and others Brennan, Joseph .. ... Brien, J., and 69 others Brightling, J., and 50 others Broad, A. J., and others Brooks, D. M., and others Brown, M. C, and others Burland, B., and 15 others Bystrom, Andrew Magnus 3 7 3 7 4 6 4 7 (j (i (i 7 7 7 6 7 270 606 87 4 607 393 123 350 208 368 355 60 37 88 97 Campbell, W. J., and others Carnahan, Marion Carter, M. B., and others Cartmill, Magaret Cashen, Matthew Chalklen, W. W. Clark, James John Clough, Abner Coffey, Denis Connal, J., and 47 others Cooksley, J. H., and 46 others .. Cox, Edwin, and 30 others Coyle, Edward P. Cramp, E., and others Cross, Albert 7 7 7 :t 7 7 4 6 5 6 6 4 5 7 5 1 16 98 Dawson, John, and 27 others .. Deck, E. J., and 599 others Donovan, Edward 7 '4 4 125 89 Edgecombe, William Elliott, W. J., and others 4 7 356 11 581 489 357 24 636 100 Falloon, F., and 47 others Farr, Samuel C. Final report .. Fitzpatrick, E., and 30 others . . Foster, C, and 56 others Francis, J., and 93 others Freebody, John Fry, George John Fuller, W., and 77 others 6 8 8 6 r> 6 :'. 7 4 566 210 "154 105 25 436 40 Giles, John E. G. Gill, H. J., and 3 others Gordon, Elizabeth Goulstone, N. H., and others .. Graham, A., and others Greenhead, Charles H. Gunson and Co., W., and 51 others Guthrie, Caroline 7 6 7 7 3 5 3 126 568 155 68 91 26 125 29 Hall, R. A., and 116 others Hapeta, Henare Harrison, C. C, and others Harrison, W. S., and 525 others Haselden, Rev. Mr., and others Hawke, H. A., and 22 others .. J Henderson, Mary 4 <; 7 4 7 3 6

No. Petitioners. Page. 52 150 Holland, R., and 24 others Hughes, Oliphant 4 6 395 Isherwood, J. C. R. 5 92 157 156 6!) James, A. I)., and others Jones, A. R., and others Jones, M., and others Jorgensen, Caroline M. 7 7 7 4 358 119 271 159 20 369 Kay, H. B., and 55 others Keily, M. J., and others Kenealey, J., and others Kinson, J., and others Kirk, Frederick W. .. Klaust;, F., and 330 other's 6 7 7 7 3 5 HI 70 173 351) 144 160 42 370 Laing, M.. and 03 others Lane, James Larkin, Mary E. Leighton, E. W., and 32 others Lenehan, S. H., and others Logan, R., and others. . Longton, Eliza Love, G. M., and 77 others 4 4 5 6 7 7 4 5 93 161 162 112 360 361 Mann, 8., and others .. Marshall, T., and others Martin, M., and others Mitchell, J., and others Morrison, A., and 25 others Murphy, W. J., and 68 others .. 7 7 7 7 6 6 106 90 MacDiarmid, N. K., and others McGoldriok, W., and others 7 7 163 Nodder, J., and others 7 164 188 Oliver, J., and others Olliver, J. S., and others 7 7 176 94 135 Payne, B., and others Philps, W. H., and others Pratt, T. G., and others 7 7 7 113 107 189 550 362 Raine, R., and others Read, F. T., and others Richards, A. J., and others Ridder and Co., E. H., and 11,182 others Ritchie, G., and 78 others 7 7 7 6 6 2 363 364 114 272 145 365 Saxon, D. M., and others Smith Bros, and 34 others Soanes, P. W., and 36 others Speer, W. H., and others Spencer, E. J., and others Strong, E., and others Stub, R., and 67 others 7 6 (i 7 7 7 6 190 Thomas, W. T., and others 7 120 165 108 136 366 191 95 115 367 96 Walker, Rev. R. L., and others Welch, A. E., and others Wheller, M., and others White, E., and others Wicks. J., and 92 others Wilkes, W., and others Williams, Rev. W. J., and others Wilson, J. S., and others Wood, E. W., and 17 others Wood, W. M., and others 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 a 7 109 Yookney, H. A., and others 7

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No. 15.—Petition of Charles Bakhiball, of Egmont Eoad, New Plymouth. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received whilst on his way to attend the District Court, under subpoena. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th July, 1908.

No. 24.—Petition of John Frebbody, of Te Wharau, Wairarapa. Petitioner prays for compensation for alleged wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that the Committee strongly recommends this petition to the favourable consideration of the Government. 29th July, 1908. No. 11.—Petition of Samuel C. Farr, of 40 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch. Petitioner prays for relief in consideration of public services rendered to the Dominion. 1 am directed to report that the Government be requested to take into favourable consideration the granting to Mr. and Mrs. Fair a sum equal to the amount they would have received as old-age pension had it been granted. 29th July, 1908. No. 4.—Petition of Margaret Cartmill, of Hill's Road, St. Albans, Christchurch. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services in the Police Force. 1 am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th July, 1908. No. 40.—Petition of Caroline Guthrie, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for monetary consideration in connection with her late husband's life-insurance policy. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 29th July, 1908. No. 26.—Petition of H. A. Hawke and 22 Others, of Pukekawa. Petitioners pray for inquiry into the metalling of the road between the Tuakau Bridge and Pukekawa. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the Government should be requested to hold an inquiry into the allegations of the petitioners. 30th July, 1908. No. 25.—Petition of Charles H. Greenhead, of Waiuku. Petitioner prays for a rehearing of a certain action, heard by the Supreme Court, Auckland, on the sth June, 1905. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the Minister of Justice to supply Mr. Greenhead with a copy of Mr. H. W. Brabant's report. 30th July, 1908. No. 23.—Petition of F. E. Banks, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into and consideration of the merits of his case. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 30th July, 1908. No. 20.—Petition of Frederick William Kirk, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for redress in connection with dismantling the Christchurch Exhibition. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends this claim to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th July, 1908.

No. 4.—Petition of Margaret Cartmill, of Hill's Road, St. Albans, Christchurch. Petitioner prays for a, compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services in the Police Force. 1 am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th July, 1908.

No. 40.—Petition of Cakoline Guthkik, of Wellington. Petitioixkk prays for monetary consideration in connection with her late husband's life-insurance policy. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 29th July, 1908.

No. 26.—Petition of H. A. Hawkb and 22 Others, of Pukekawa. Petitioners pray for inquiry into the metalling of the road between the Tuakau Bridge and Pukekawa. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the Government should be requested to hold an inquiry into the allegations of the petitioners. 30th July, 1908.

No. 25. —Petition of Charles H. Gbbbnhbad, of Waiuku. PbtitiONEK prays for a rehearing of a certain action, heard by the Supreme Court, Auckland, on the sth June, 1905. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the Minister of Justice to supply Mr. Greenhead with a copy of Mr. H. W. Brabant's report. 30th July, 1908.

No. 23.—Petition of F. E. Banks, ot' Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into and consideration of the merits of his case. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 30th July, 1908.

No. 20.—Petition of Frederick William Kirk, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for redress in connection with dismantling the Christchurch Exhibition. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends this claim to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th July, 1908.

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No. 125.—Petition of William Edgecombe, of New Plymouth Petitioner prays for a grant of land, or compensation in lieu thereof, for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th August, 1908.

No. 123.—Petition of James John Clark, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that effect ma)- be given to the recommendation of this Committee last year on his case. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the Government should be requested to pay the petitioner the pay of a lieutenant and allowances while he was making up the King's Medal roll. 6th August, 1908. No. 42.—Petition of Eliza Longton, of No. 1 Princes Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband while on duty as night-watchman. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th August, 1908. No. 49.—Petition of Samuel Adam and 10 Others, of Hawera. Petitioners pray for relief under the Old-age Pensions Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th August, 1908. "No. 98.—Petition of Edward Donovan, of Poplar Grove, Wellington. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of his services as gardener. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1908. No. 69.—Petition of Caroline M. Jorgensen, of Hukanui, Eketahuna. Petitioner prays for remission of penalty under the Stamp Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1908. No. 60.—Petition of Edwin Cox and 30 Others, of Cambridge. Petitioners pray that the Acts making vaccination compulsory be repealed. I am directed to report that, as this is a question of public policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1908. Nos. 16, 52, 68, 100, 111, 121, 122, 126, and 147.—Petitions of E. J. Deck and 599 Others, 11. Holland and 24 Others, W. S. Harrison and 525 Others, W. Fuller and 77 Others, M. Laing and 63 Others, C. R. Adamson and 115 Others, D. Begg and 357 Others, R. A. Hall and 116 Others, and W. A. Blair and 360 Others. Petitioners pray for sums of money to be expended on various public works. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd September, 1908. No. 70.—Petition of James Lane, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for further compensation for loss of office as a warder. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 3rd September, 1908. No. 3.—Petition of Elizabeth Gordon, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that she may be granted a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services to the Government. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th September, 1908.

No. 42.—Petition of Eliza Longton, of No. 1 Princes Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband while on duty as night-watchman. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th August, 1908.

No. 49. —Petition of Samuel Adam and 10 Others, of Hawera. Pktitionebs pray for relief under the Old-age Pensions Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th August, 1908.

"No. 98. —Petition of Edwaed Donovan, of Poplar Grove, Wellington. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of his services as gardener. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1908.

No. 69. —Petition of Caroline M. Jobgensen, of Hukanui, Eketahuna. Petitioner prays for remission of penalty under the Stamp Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1908.

No. 60.—Petition of Edwin Cox and 30 Others, of Cambridge. Petitioners pray that the Acts making vaccination compulsory be repealed. I am directed to report that, as this is a question of public policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1908.

Nos. 16, 52, 68, 100, 111, 121, 122, 126, and 147.—Petitions of E. J. Deck and 599 Others, R. Holland and 2i Others, W. S. Harrison and 525 Others, W. Fuller and 77 Others, M. Laing and 63 Others, C. R. Adamson and 115 Others, D. Begg and 357 Others, K. A. Hall and 116 Others, and W. A. Blair and 360 Others. Petitioners pray for sums of money to be expended on various public works. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd September, 1908.

No. 70.—Petition of James Lane, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for further compensation for loss of office as a warder. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 3rd September, 1908.

No. 3.—Petition of Elizabeth Gordon, of Wellington. Pktitioneb prays that she may be granted a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services to the Government. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th September, 1908.

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No. 201.—Petition of Eilert Abbenseth, of Waimate. Petitioner prays that provision be made for the payment of two instalments of pension due at the time of her death to his late wife, Sophia Abbenseth. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th September, 1908.

No. 37.—Petition of Edward P. Cotle, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of cutter " Eleanor " on Maori Rock. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th September, 1908. No. 395.—Petition of J. C. R. Isherwood, of Lyttelton. Petitioner prays for a grant of land on account of military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908. No. 97.—Petition of Albert Cross, of Mornington, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of employment as overseer. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908. No. 173.—Petition of Mary E. Larkin, of Geraldine. Petitionee pi ays for compensation for loss of her husband while working on co-operative works at Broken River. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908. No. 208.—Petition of Denis Coffey, of Rotorua. Petitioner prays for compensation for military services rendered. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. LOth September, 1908. No. 489.—Petition of C. Foster and 56 Others, of Kenana, Auckland. Petitioners pray for a sum of money to form the road between Mangonui and Kenana. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908. No. 369.—Petition of F. Klause and 330 Others, of Katikati. Petitioners pray for the authorisation of a railway-line from Waihi to Gisborne via Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, and Opotiki. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908. No. 436.—Petition of W. Gunson and Co. and 51 Others, of Auckland. Petitioners pray that a Commission may be appointed to consider amendments in the bankruptcy laws of the Dominion. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1908. No. 370.—Petition of G. M. Love and 77 Others, of Moa Flat. Petitioners pray for an extension of the railway for six miles from Edievale towards Moa Flat. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908. •

No. 395.—Petition of J. C. R. Isherwood, of Lyttelton. Petitioner prays for a grant of land on account of military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908.

No. 97.—Petition of Albert Cross, of Morningtoii, Dunedin. Pbtitioneb prays for compensation for loss of employment as overseer. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908.

No. 173. —Petition of Mart E. Larkin, of Geraldine. Petitioner pi ays for compensation for loss of her husband while working on co-operative works at Broken River. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1908.

No. 208. —Petition of Denis Coppby, of Rotorua. Petitioneb prays for compensation for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. LOth September, 1908.

No. 489.—Petition of C. Foster and 56 Others, of Kenana, Auckland. Petitioners pray for a sum of money to form the road between Mangonui and Kenana. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908.

No. 369. —Petition of F. Klause and 330 Others, of Katikati. Petitioners pray for the authorisation of a railway-line from Waihi to Gisborne via Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, and Opotiki. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908.

No. 436. —Petition of W. Gukson and Co. and 51 Others, of Auckland. Petitioners pray that a Commission may be appointed to consider amendments in the bankruptcy laws of the Dominion. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1908.

No. 370.—Petition of G. M. Love and 77 Others, of Moa Flat. Petitioners pray for an extension of the railway for six miles from Edievale towards Moa Flat. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908.

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No. 350.—Petition of Abnur Clough, of Chatham Islands. Petitioner prays for reward for the great services rendered to the Dominion by his late father. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 22nd September, 1908. No. 353.—Petition of J. Brightling and 50 Others, of Christchurch, together with fifteen similar Petitions as per attached Schedule. Petitioners pray for amendment of heavy-traffic by-laws. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1908.

Schedule, No. 354.— J. Berry and 163 others. No. 362.— G. Ritchie and 78 others, „ 355.— J. H. Cooksley and 46 others. „ 363.—Smith Bros, and 34 others „ 356.— F. Falloon and 47 others. ~ 364.—P. W. Soanes and 36 others. „ 357.— J. Francis and 93 others. „ 365.— R. Stub and 67 others. „ 358.— H. B. Kay and 55 others. „ 366.— J. Wicks and 92 others. „ 359.— E. W. Leighton and 32 others. „ 367.— E. W. Wood and 17 others. „ 360.—A. Morrison and 25 others. „ 368.—1. Connal and 47 others. „ 361.— W. J. Murphy and 68 jjthers. No. 210.—Petition of H. J. Gill and 3 Others, of Te Puke. Petitioners pray for railway communication between Maniaku, Te Puke, and Tauranga. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1908. Nos. 125 (1907) and 29 (1908).—Petition of Mary Henderson, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into and redress for alleged ill treatment, &c, while undergoing imprisonment. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 24th September, 1908. No. 150.—Petition of Oliphant Hughes, of Wanganui. Petitioner prays for inquiries to be made with the view of a rehearing of the charge of perjury on which he was convicted. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th September, 1908. No. 581.—Petition of E. Fitzpatkick and 30 Others, of Horotiu. Petitioners pray for a grant of £200 for metalling a road from Horotiu Railway-station to Te Kowhai district. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1908. Xo. 568.—Petition of Hapeta Henare and 60 Others, of Mangamuka. Petitioners pray for a grant of £450 to improve a road at Mangamuka. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1908. Nos. 550, 551, and 564.—Petitions of E. H. Ridder and Co. and 11,182 Others, J. Brien and 69 Others, and B. Burland and 15 Others. Petitioners pray for the repeal of all legislation dealing with vaccination. I am directed to report that, as these petitions refer to a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1908. No. 546.—Petition of Joseph Brennan, of Waipukurau. Petitioner prays for compensation for services rendered in the Maori war. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd October, 1908.

Noe. 125 (1907) and 29 (1908).—Petition of Mary Henderson, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into and redress for alleged ill treatment, &c, while undergoing imprisonment. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 24th September, 1908.

No. 150. —Petition of Oliphant Hughes, of Wanganui. Petitioner prays for inquiries to be made with the view of a rehearing of the charge of perjury on which he was convicted. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th September, 1908.

No. 581.—Petition of E. Fitzpatkiuk and 30 Others, of Horotiu. Petitioners pray for a grant of £200 for metalling a road from Horotiu Kailway-station to Te Kowhai district. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1908.

Xo. 568. —Petition of Hapeta Henare and 60 Others, of Mangamuka. Petitioners pray for a grant of £450 to improve a road at Mangamuka. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1908.

Nos. 550, 551, and 564.—Petitions of E. H. Riddbr and Co. and 11,182 Others, J. Brien and 69 Others, and B. Burland and 15 Others. Petitionehs pray for the repeal of all legislation dealing with vaccination. I am directed to report that, as these petitions refer to a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1908.

No. 546.—Petition of Joseph Brennan, of Waipukurau. Petitioner prays for compensation for services rendered in the Maori war. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd October, 1908.

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No. I.—Petition of John Dawson and 27 Others, together with 54 similar Petitions as per attached Schedule. Petitioners pray that the granting of licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquors be decided by a bare majority. I am directed to report that, as these petitions refer to a matter of policy, the Committee has do recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1908.

Schedule. No. 2.—D. M. Saxon and others. No. 135.— T. G. Pratt and others. „ 83.—Rev. W. W. Avery and others. „ 136.— E. White and others. ~ 84.— H. E. Bedggood and others. ~ 144.—5. H. Lenehan and others. 85.— H. L. Blamires and others. „ 145.— E. Strong and others. ~ 86.—D. M. Brooks and others. ~ 151.—M. Andrews and others. 87.—M. B. Carter and others. „ 152.— T. A. Ashton and others. „ 88.— E. Cramp and others. „ 153.—M. C. Brown and others. „ 89.— W. J. Elliott and others. „ 154.— N. H. Goulstone and others. ~ 90.— W. McGoldrick and others. „ 155.—C. C. Harrison and others. „ 91.—Rev. Mr. Haselden and others. ~ 156.—M. Jones and others. „ 92.—A. D. James and others. „ 157.—A. R. Jones and others. „ 93.—5. Mann and others. „ 159.— J. Kinson and others. „ 94.— W. H. Philps and others. „ 160.— R. Logan and others. 95.—Rev. W. J. Williams and others. „ 161.— T. Marshall and others. 96.— W. M. Wood and others. „ 162.—M. Martin and others. ~ 105.—A. Graham and others. . ! „ 163.— J. Nodder and others, „ 106.— N. K. MacDiarmid and others. ~ 164.— J. Oliver and others. ~ 107.— F. T. Read and others. „ 165.—A. E. Welch and others. ~ 108.—M. Wheller and others. „ 176.—8. Payne and others. „ 109.— H. A. Yockney and others. „ 187.—A. J. Broad and others. ~ 112.— J. Mitchell and others. „ 188.— J. S. Olliver and others. ~ 113.— R. Raine and others. ~ 189.—A. J. Richards and others. „ 114.— W. H. Speer and others. „ 190.— W. T. Thomas and others. „ 115.— J. S. Wilson, and others. .. 191.— W. Wilkes and others. .. 119.—M. J. Kelly and others. „ 270.— W. J. Campbell and others. „ 120.—Rev. R. L. Walker and others. „ 271.— J. Kenealey and others. „ 134.— G. R. Barnett and others. „ 272.— E. J. Spencer and others. No. 393.—Petition of W. W. Chalklen, of Rotorua. Petitioner prays for a grant for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd October, 1908. No. 607.—Petition of Matthew Cashen, of Garrett Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays for further relief for services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd October, 1908. No. 605.—Petition of Andrew Magnus Bystrom, of Thames. Petitioner prays for further relief on account of military services rendered to the Dominion. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 9th October, 1908. No. 606.—Petition of Marion Carnahan, of Ravensbourne, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for further relief on account of the death of her husband while in Government employ. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make 9th October, 1908. No. 636.—Petition of George John Fry, of Smithfield, Wanganui. Petitioner prays for relief for loss of money. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1908. No. 566.—Petition of John E. G. Giles, of Ensor's Road, Woolston. Petitioner prays that he may be granted a fresh deed for land-grant destroyed, or compensation. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make in connection with this petition. 9th October, 1908.

No. 607. —Petition of Matthew Cashen, of Garrett Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays for further relief for services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd October, 1908.

No. 605.—Petition of Andrew Magktjs Bysthom, of Thames. IVnTioNETC prays for further relief on account of military services rendered to the Dominion. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 9th October, 1908.

No. 606.—Petition of Marion Carnahan, of Ravensbourne, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for further relief on account of the death of her husband while in Government employ. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make 9th October, 1908.

No. 636.—Petition of Gborgh John Fry, of Smithfield, Wanganui. Petitioner prays for relief for loss of money. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1908.

No. 566.—Petition of John E. G. Oilbs, of Ensor's Road, Woolston. Petitioner prays that he may be granted a fresh deed for land-grant destroyed, or compensation. I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make in connection with thiß petition. 9th October, 1908.

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Final Report. I am directed to report,— (1.) That the Committee held 11 meetings during the session. (2.) That the Committee dealt with 128 petitions. (3.) That the number of specific recommendations was 2. (4.) That the number referred to the Government for consideration was 18. (5.) That the number referred to the Government for favourable consideration was 28. (6.) That the number on which the Committee had no recommendation to make was 76. (7.) That the number held over until next session was 4. I am also directed to report that the following resolution was passed by the Committee :— " That this Committee expresses its high appreciation of the manner in which the Chairman (Mr. T. H. Davey) has conducted the business of this Committee. That this resolution be properly recorded." 9th October, 1908. Approximate Goat of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,400 copies), £i os. Gd.

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