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No. 498.—Petition of John Lundon, of Oneliunga (No. 4). The petitioner prays that certain sums, amounting in all to £39 55., for which vouchers have been signed by himself and by the Commissioner of Crown Lands at Auckland, may be paid to the several claimants. I am directed te report that as Mr. Tole, Commissioner of Crown Lands at Auckland, was the officer appointed by the department to certify to the accuracy of the petitioner's accounts, the Committee is of opinion that the several claimants an; entitled to receive such amounts as are set forth in this petition, and have been so certified to by the Commissioner. 28th August, 1888.

No. 496.—Petition of John Lundon, of Oneliunga (No. 2). The petitioner prays for payment of a voucher for £21, certified by the Commissioner of Crown Lands at Auckland, and for refund of £12, expenses incurred through non-payment of the voucher. I am directed to report that the Committee, having gone partially into the case, but being unable fully to complete its inquiries thereon, recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th August, 1888. [Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, nil; printing (1,300 copies), £13 55.1

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