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No. 592.—Petition of P. Shine and Others, of Awanui North. Petitionees pray that all gum-lands in the Provincial District of Auckland shall be closed to selectors. 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. 693. —Petition of Jeffbey Huntee, of Mangakahia. Petitionee prays for a grant of land for services rendered to the colony. I am directed to report that the Waste Lands Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 20th October, 1894.

No. 723. —Petition of G. W. Deapee, of Katanui, Otago. Petitionee prays for compensation for loss sustained through the wrongful closing of road-line. 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.

No. 744.—Petition of Joseph White, Jun., and Others, of Macrae's Flat. Petitionees pray that the Mining Districts Land Occupation Bill may not pass. I am directed that, as the Bill is now before the House, the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 20th October, 1894. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given ; printing (1,200 copies), £G 19s. 6d.

Authority: Samuel Oostall, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB94.

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