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No. 295 (1897).—Petition of E. L. Clark and 25 Others, of Auckland. Petitioners pray for an inquiry regarding a decision of the Supreme Court at Auckland. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th July, 1898.

No. 119.—Petition of E. Dowden and 53 Others, of Waikomiti, Auckland. Petitioners pray that the sum of £500 may be granted for road-repairs. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th September, 1898.

No. 64. —Petition of B. W. Davey and 38 Others, of Hukerenui South. Petitioners pray for a grant-in-aid for road- and bridge-construction in Hukerenui South. I am directed, to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th August, 1898.

No. 330 (1897). —Petition of John Denderson, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for some recognition of his services to the colony. I am directed to report that, as no evidence has been produced by the petitioner, the Committtee has no recommendation to make. 13th July, 1898.

No. 90. —Petition of Emma Field, of Ponsonby, Auckland. Petitioner prays that relief may be granted her, and that the Committee's previous recommendations may be given effect to. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion that the petitioner is entitled to the relief asked for, and directs the attention of the Government to the reports of the Public Petitions A to L Committee for the last five years. 31st August, 1898.

No. 35. —Petition of Lucy E. Gillies, of Green Island, Otago. Petitionee prays for relief under " The Kaitangata Belief Fund Act, 1892." I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner's husband met his death by a coal-mining accident within the meaning of " The Kaitangata Belief Fund Transfer Act, 1892," and recommends that the petitioner should receive relief if there is any fund available for the purpose. 4th August, 1898.

No. 57. —Petition of F. E. Goullet, of 115, Grey Street, Auckland. Petitioner prays that he may be reinstated in the Police Force. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd August, 1898.

No. 154 (1897). —Petition of W. F. Godfrey and 69 Others, of Waitemata, Auckland. Petitioners pray that the sum of £500 may be placed upon the estimates for improving and metalling the road from Henderson Eailway-station to the West Coast. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Bth July, 1898.

No. 343 (1897).—Petition of N. Gow and 35 Others, of Mercury Bay. Petitionees pray for a sum of money to procure a water-supply. £ I-." I am directed to report that, as further evidence is needed to enable the Committee to arrive at a proper decision in the matter, it has no recommendation to make. sth July, 1898.

No. 32.—Petition of M. Hyams, of Willis Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays that a certain sum of money, said to be owing to him by the Land- and Incometax Department, may be paid. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th July, 1898.

No. 174 (1897).—Petition of H. B. Huddleston, of Blenheim. Petitionee prays for redress as against the Survey Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th July, 1898.