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No. 555. —Petition of W. Wilson, of Greymouth. Petitioner prays that the construction of the harbour works at Greymouth may be inquired into, and that competent authorities, independent of local influence, may be appointed to report on the effect of departing from Sir John Coode's plans. I am directed to report that the evidence, so far as the Committee was able to obtain it at this stage of the session, bears out the allegations made in the petition, but time will not permit the Committee to go into the case sufficiently to warrant it in arriving at any more definite opinion ; the petition is therefore referred to the Government for consideration. 29th September, 1893.

No. 573. —Petition of C. J, Russell, by B. D. Pullar and Others, of Christchurch. Petitioners pray that the name of C. J. Bussell may be restored to the Medical Begister of New Zealand. I am directed to report that the Committee cannot recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted. 29th September, 1893.

No. 572. —Petition of H. W. Potter, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for further remuneration in connection with work performed by him for the Landand Income-tax Department. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner wishes the consideration of his petition to stand over until next session, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th October, 1893.

No. 559.—Petition of the Wairarapa North County Council. Petitioners state that the Alfredton-Eketahuna Road has just been metalled by means of special loans ; that the metalling has been cut up and injured by cartage of heavy goods, timber, &c, during the winter months to Government settlements beyond Alfredton. They pray for a grant of £500 to repair the damage done to the above-mentioned road. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th October, 1893.

No. 591.—Petition of W. Osborne and Others, of Matatau. Petitioners pray that a road may be made to their holdings. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th October, 1893.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions (M to Z) Committee held their final meeting, this day, it being the twenty-sixth. During the session 192 petitions on various subjects were referred to the Committee for consideration, all of which have been dealt with. 4th October, 1893.

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