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No. 623.—Petition of William Smith. Petitionee prays for relief in regard to the forfeiture of his section in the Hukatere Block. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that the subject of this petition should be referred to the Auckland Waste Lands Board for reconsideration. 19th October, 1894.

No. 712.—Petition of Henry Cobbett and Another. Petitionees pray that the West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act may be amended. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 19th October, 1894. _

No. 728. —Petition of James McCormick. Petitioner prays for relief in regard to the forfeiture of his section at Te Aroha. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 19th October, 1894.

No. 737. —Petition of Thomas Bell, of Sunday Island. Petitionee prays for redress re taking land at Sunday Island. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 19th October, 1894.

No. 747.—Petition of William Burr and Others, of Hokianga. Petitioners pray that the road between Okaihau and Victoria Valley may be completed. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 19th-October, 1894.

No. 751.—Petition of J. N. Batten and 12 Others. Petitionees pray that the West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act may be amended. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 19th October, 1894.

No. 752. —Petition of J. Davies and 2 Others. Petitionees pray that the West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act may be amended. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 19th October, 1894.

No. 753. —Petition of Bobeet Mobbis and Others. Petitionees pray that the West Coast Settlement Eeserves Act may be amended. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee of is opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 19th October, 1894.

Haeboub and Education Eeseeves Bill. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Harbour and Education Eeserves Bill, have the honour to report that, at this stage of the session, there is no time to go fully into the matter ; and the Committee therefore consider it undesirable to proceed further with the Bill. 19th October, 1894.

The Mining Disteicts Land Occupation Bill. The Waste Lands Committee, to whom was referred the Mining Districts Land Occupation Bill, have the honour to report that they have considered the same, and beg to recommend that it be allowed to proceed, with the amendments thereto which are shown in the attached copy of the Bill. 19th October, 1894. __■

No. 132.—Petition of Duncan Mcßae and Others. Petitionees pray re changing of the boundaries of the Counties of Waikouaiti, Taieri, and Waihemo. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration. 20th October, 1894.

No. 348.—Petition of J. and A. Moeeison, of Kaukapakapa. Petitionees pray for a correct survey of their lands. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for further inquiries. 20th October, 1894.