PUBLIC PETITIONS M TO Z COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. CRAIGIE, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1911 Session I, I-02

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1911 NEW ZEALAND

PUBLIC PETITIONS M TO Z COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). (Mr. CRAIGIE, Chairman.)

Presented i<* tin Houst of Representatives, mid ordered in hr printed.

ORDER OF REFEREXCi:. Extract from the Journal* of flu House of Representatives. Friday, the 4th Dai ok August, Mill. Ordered, " That a Committee bo appointed, consisting of ten members, to consider all petitions from M to Z 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 thereupon to this House ; also to have power to call for persons and papers ; three to be a quorum : the Committee to consist of Mr. Clark, Mr. Colvin, Mr. Craigie, Mr. J. Duncan, Mr. Forbes. Mr. Hogan, Mr. Myors, Mr. Nosworthv Mr. Pearce, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Buddo.)

INDEX.

No. Petitioner. Page. jj No. ! Petitioner. S»ge. Sβ Criohton, Archibald 164 ! Gordon, W., and 57 others 216 Hamilton. V. C, and 23 others.. 2 5 5 153 Popej Langlev. and 6,549 others 7!i. 130 Popperwell, John 700/10 Robertson, William 100 Routhan, George 280 Runciman, John 238 Rutherford. Walter 250 Ryan. Simon .. " 5 3 3 5 7 6 t; 217 Lawrenoe, -I. I'.. and 21 others.. 5 295 ! Martin, H. M., and 148 others . . 269 i Mee, John, and Hi others 315 Meikle, Jane 80 Meynell, Emily ■ ■ • \:> Mitchell, T.. and 72 others 310 Murphy, William J. .'. 125 Maealister, R. 20 MeCaskill, Sarah L. .. S7 McDonald, Alexander 287 ; McDonald. William 244 '• McDougall, Margaret .. 51 MoGahey, Catherine T. L'itti MoGovem, Lanrenoe .. il , :; mi Molntyre, D. A. 5 5 7 2 5 7 3 2 2 0 5 2 (i 3 80 i Sage, Jesse 137 I Schultz, Alfred E. 101 I Smith, J. W., and 0 others 27s Sole, George Edward .. — Special Report (re Chairman) .. — . Special Report (c< Clerk) 47 Stephenson, John Joseph 184 I Stirling. William, and 320 others :i 4 i I 7 J -1 745/10 Tanner, T., and 184 others 201 1 Taylor. John, and Iβ others 298 Taylor, .1. S. 82 Tillman, Eugenie 122 i Troughton. Jaoob (two reports) 2 5 0 2 3, A 280 I Neiper, James 157 Newall, Stuart, and 32 other* .. 168 Newport, Flora 209 Nicholson, Thomas 288 North, Edwin T., and 15 others C 7 4 4 6 58 Vercoo, Philip 210 Wellington City Corporation 223 Wilks, John .'. .. ... 48 Willason, Thomas Parkins 215 Williams, G. F. G. 224 Wimsett, A. F. 3 Wilson, James Johnston 23 Wright. John * * ! 3 5 5 4 4 6 120 O'Brien, James 182 O'Connor, T. F. 745/10! O'Kane, John, and 1.21(1 others 3 3 2 225 Parr and Troughton .. (03 & I'hillips, Coloman 308 40 I'lummer, Albert 4 6 2 291 Young, C. A., and 5 other230 Yuill. Alexander 7

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BEPOETS.

No. 20.—Petition of Sarah E. McCaskill, of Hikutaia, Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss sustained during Maori War. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 23rd August, 1911.

No. 87. —Petition of Alexander McDonald, of Ngakawau, Westport. Petitioner prays for compensation for services as overseer in the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 23rd August, 1911.

No. 51. —Petition of Catherine T. McGahey, of Wadestown, Wellington. Petitioner prays that she may be, allowed a further sum of money as compassionate allowance for services rendered by her late husband. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner should be granted £100. 23rd August, 1911.

No. 745 (1910). —Petition of John O'Kane and 1,210 Others, of Hastings. Petitioners pray that the Government pass legislation for supplying the town of Hastings with electrical power, water-supply, and drainage. I am directed to report that the Committee lias no recommendation to make, as a question of policy is involved. 23rd August, 19] 1.

No. 745 (1910).—Petition of T. Tanner and 184 Others, of Hawke's Bay. Petitioners pray that the Pukahu Hiding be excluded from the operation of the Hawke's BaA Rivers Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition, as the matter has been dealt with by legislation. 23rd August, 1911.

No. 82.—Petition of Eugenic Tillman, of Woolston. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband, an overseer in the Public Works Department. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner should be granted a sum of £25. 23rd August, 1911.

Nos. 85 and 86.—Petitions of Emily Meynell and Archibald Crichton, of Miramar, Wellington. Petitioners pray for an inquiry into the conduct of the police that led up to the committal of the children of the said Emily Meynell to a Government receiving home, and for the return of the said children. I am directed to report that, until legal relationships are established between the petitioners, the Committee is of opinion that the Meynell children should not be returned to the home of their mother. 31st August, 1911.

No. 46. —Petition of Albert Plummer, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss on account of contract with the Government at the Chatham Islands in 1868. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition, 31st August, 1911,

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\n. 700 (1910). —Petition of William Robertson, of Dunedin. Petitioner prays for oompaseionate allowance and removal of petitioner's name from prison records. lam directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make this petition 31st August. 1911.

No. 122.—Petition of Jacob Troughton, of Motumaoho, Morrinsville. (First Report.) Petitioned prays for payment for work done on a mud contract in Awakino. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. ■list August, 1911.

No. 58.—Petition of Philip Vbkcob, of Springlands, Blenheim. PETITIONER prays for an annuity or a grant of land for military services rendered. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 31st August, 1911.

No. iB. —Petition of Thomas Parkings Willason, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for an inquiry into circumstances surrounding his dismissal as a gardener, Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 7th September, 1011.

No. 125.—Petition of R. Macai.istbr, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for increased pension. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 20th September, 1911.

No. 523 (1909). —Petition of D. A. Mclnttre, of North Sydney, N.S.W. PETITIONER prays for compensation for injury sustained while in the employ of the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 20th September, 101 I.

No. 120. —Petition of James O'Bkien, of Ngahere, Greymouth. PETITIONER prays for inquiry in respect of damage done to his land by construction of railway embankment at Ngahere. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation n> make. 20th September, 1911. '

No. 182.—Petition of T. F. O'Connor, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for compensation for alleged wrongful arrest. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 20th September, 1011.

Nos. i 0 ami 136. -Petitions of John Poppelwell, of Eketahuna. Pktitionkr prays for compensation for loss on sawmilling plant. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on these petitions. 20th September, 1011.

No. 80.—Petition of Jesse Sage, of Auckland. PETITIONER prays tor a small annual pension in consideration of military services rendered. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the pel it ion should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. l'iiili September, 1911.

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Xo. 137.—Petition of Alfred E. Sohultz, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for inquiry into the matter of the loss of his wholesale license. 1 am directed to report that, as the petitioner lias nol exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th September, 1911.

.No. 47.—Petition of John Joseph Sthphbnson, of Auckland. Petitioned prays for relief in connection with the dispensing of his services whilst messenger and orderly in Defence Department. I am directed to report that the Committee bas no recommendation t<> make on this petition. 2<)th September, 1911.

No. 184.—Petition of William Sterling and 326 Others, of Clutha Valley. Petitioners pray for construction of the Balclutha - Tuapeka Mouth Railway. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee, as a question of policy is involved, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 20th September, 1911.

No. 224. —Petition of A. F. Wimsett, of Nelson. Petitioned prays for relief in connection with expenses incurred in defending prosecution for burglary. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee tliis petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th September, 1911.

No. 168. —Petition of Flora Newport, of Hilbnorton, Christohuroh. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion "I' the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation thai the petitioner be granted the sum of i>loo. 27th September. 1011.

Xo. 209.—Petition of Thomas Nicholson, of Wellington. PETITIONER prays for further relief in connection with his application for an old-age pension. I am directed to report thai in the opinion oi the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner be granted the sum of £26. •J It 11 September, 1911.

Xo. 225.—Petition of Messrs. Pabr and Troughtok. of Awakino. Petitioners pray for payment for work done on a road contract at Awakino. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th Septembei . 1911. "

Xo. 101. —Petition of .1. W. Smith and (i Others, of Auckland District. Petitioners pray for inquiry into administration and methods of the Public Works Department, Auckland. I am directed to report that, the Committee lias no recommendation to make on this petition. •27th September, 191 1.

Xo. 122.—Petition of Jacob Trouohton, of Motumaoho, Morrinsville. ('Second Report.) Petitioner prays for payment for work done on a road contract at Awakino. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th September, 1911.

No. 3.—-Petition of James Johnston Wilson, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries sustained whilst serving with Australasian Si|uadron. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1911.

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No. 45. —Petition of T. Mitchell and 72 Others, of Puhipuln, Auckland. Petitioners pray for inquiry into the dismissal of T. Mitchell by the overseer of the Piihipuhi Plantation. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th October, 1911.

No. 210.—Petition of the Wellington City Corporation. Petitioners pray that the passing of the Plumbers Registration Hill be stayed pending inquriy. 1 am directed to report thai in tin- opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th October, 1911.

No. 223. —Petition of John Wilks, of Avondale, Auckland. PETITIONER prays for grant of land on account of military services rendered. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no reoojnmendation to make on this petition. 6th October, n>ll.

No. 209. —Petition of Johh Mick and 16 Others, of Brighton, Otago. Petitioners pray for the extension of the Walton Park Railway to Brighton. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee, as a question of policy is involved, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. I I tit October. [91 I.

No. 163. —Petition of Langley Popk and 6,.T1!) Others, of St. ('lair. Also Petitions No. 164, W. Gordon and 57 Others; Xo. 201, John Taylok and 1C Others; No. 216, V. C. I^tilton and 23 Others; and No. 217, J. D. Lawrence and 21 Others. Petitioners pray that the House will be pleased to pass the Daylight Saving Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, but there is no evidence before the Committee to show that the Bill would be of any advantage to the people in the country districts. I Ith October. 1911.

No. 100.—Petition of GEORGE Kouthan, of Goldsborough, Westland. Petitioner prays for a pension under the Superannuation Act. I am directed to report that the Committee baa no recommendation to make on this petition. I I tli October. 1911.

No. 'lib. —Petition of G. F. G. Williams, of Marua, Auckland District. Petitioner prays for inquiry in connection with the refusal to grant him a loan under the Stateguaranteed Advances Act. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. I Ith October. 1911.

No. 230. —Petition of Alexander Thill, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for compensation in respect of injury occasioned to him by reason of his temporary discharge as Taxidermist at the Museum, and loss of retiring-allowance. I ani directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th October, 1011.

No. 244.—Petition of Margaret Maododgall, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance in respect of her husband's services to the Dominion in connection with coal-mines on the west coast of the Smith Island. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th October. 10 II .

No. 295. Petition of 11. M. Martin and 148 Others, of Rotorua. PETITIONERS pray for further relief to John Galleil in consideration of services rendered to the Government as surfaceman at Rotorua. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation 1" make on this petition. 18th October, 1911.

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No. 296.—Petition of Lauhknck McOovern, of Chrietchuroh. Petitioner prays for grant of land for military services rendered. I Mm directed to report that the Committee has do recommendation to make on this petition 18th October, L9ll.

No. 287.—Petition of William McDonald, of Dannevirke: Petitioner prays for pension or grant of money for military services rendered. I urn directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee, as the applicant has been unable by reason of physical disabilities to appear before the Stipendiary Magistrate, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th October, 1911

No. 288. —Petition of Edwin F. North and 16 Others, of Hastings. Petitioners pray for total exemption From the provisions of section 18- - ? of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1908. I am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition has been provided for by legislation, the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 18th October, 1911.

Nos. 303 and 308. —Petitions o! , Coleman Phillips, of Carter ton. Petitioner prays for the transfer of the capital from Wellington to a site on the Moroa Plain between Featherston and Grey town. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1911.

No. 238.-—Petit ion of Walteb Rutherford, of Nev Lynn, Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for losses and injuries sustained during the Maori War. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1911.

No. 260. —Petition of Simon Ryan, of Wanganui. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of military services rendered. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1911.

No. 298.—Petition of J. S. Taylor, of Wanganui. Petitioner prays that he may be given an opportunity of vindicating his innocence in connection with a police prosecution. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 18th October, 1911.

No. 23. —Petition of John Wright, of New Plymouth. Petitioner prays for grant of land, or cash equivalent, and war medal for services rendered during the Maori War. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. istl, October, I Ml I.

No. 280. —Petition of James Neiper, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss through his premises being closed by the Public Health Department on suspicion that plague existed. I am directed to report thai in the opinion of the Committee this petition should lie referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that the petitioner be granted a sum of £25 as a compassionate allowance. 20th October, 1911.

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No. 278. —Petition of George Edward Sole, of New Plymouth. Petitioner prays 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. 20th October, 1011.

No. 291. —Petition of C. A. Young and 5 Others. Petitioners pray for the encouragement by the Government of viticulture in the Dominion. I am directed to report that, as regards clause 1 of the petition, the Committee has no recommendation to make, as a question of policy is involved. That the Committee is of opinion that a system of inspection should be carried out to ensure the production of a light, pure wine, free from outside adulteration. 20th October, 1911.

No. 157. —Petition of Stuart Newall and .i 2 Others, of Wellington. Petitioners pray for pensions of 10s. per week as a military pension in lieu of any pension to which they may be entitled under the Old-age Pensions Acts. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, in respect to veterans holding the New Zealand War Medal and who reside in New Zealand. 24th October, 1911.

No. 315. —Petition of .Tank Meikle, of Mataura. Petitioner prays for compensation on account of loss sustained through her husband being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 25th October, 1911.

No. 310. —Petition of William J. Murphy, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss sustained through certain land transactions. 1 am dh-ected to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 25th October, 1911.

No. 289. —Petition of John Runciman, of Orakau. Petitioner prays for consideration on account of services rendered during the course of the Maori War. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 25th October. 1911. *

Special Report (re Chairman). I am directed to report that this Committee desires to record its hearty appreciation of the great care and attention devoted by the Chairman. Mr. Craigie, to the business of the Committee, and of the able and courteous manner in which his duties have been carried out during this session of Parliament; and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and be reported to the Hnust;. 24th October, 1911.

Special Report (re Clerk). I am directed to report that the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the services of the clerk, Mr. J. l>. Haselden, and that the Government be recommended to permanently appoint him, so that the Committee will be assured of his capable services and experience for future sessions. 20th October, 1911.

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Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions M to Z Committee lias held l!> meeting* during the session of 1911. Number of petitions referred to the C mittee ... ... ... (i.'i Number of petitions deali with ... ... ... ... ... .">!) Number of petitions hold over ... ... ... ... ... 4 Number of petitions reports presented to the House ... ... ... 56 Number of specific recommendations made therein ... ... ... 8 Number referred for favourable' consideration... ... ... ... 10 Number referred for consideration ... ... ... ... ... 10 Number referred for inquiry ... ... ... ... 1 Number wit li no recommendation ... ... ... ... ... 24 25th October. 1911.

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