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No. 9.—Petition of Eobbet Morrow and Others, of Euapekapeka (No. 1). Petitioners pray for a grant of £100 to complete the Kawakawa-Waiotu Valley Road. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to Government for consideration. 31st July, 1901.

No. 104. —Petition of the Awitu Eoad Boaed, Auckland (No. 1). Petitioners ask for a grant of £100 to build a boat landing-jetty at Graham's Beach. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to Government for consideration. 31st July, 1901.

No. 204. —Petition of Thomas Hedlby and Others (No. 2), of Waiotu and Euapekapeka, Auckland. Petitionebs ask for a grant of £117 to form a road and compensate for right-of-way through sections 10-12, Hukerenui Survey District, I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to Government for consideration. 31st July, 1901.

No. 13.—Petition of E. A. db Latoue and Others, of Awanui. Petitioners complain of difficulties of access to their sections owing to want of roads. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the matter be referred to Government for consideration. 6th August, 1901.

No. 105. —Petition of Niooll Booth, of Maori Hill, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for restoration of road-frontages to his property. , I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1901.

No. 184.—Petition of G. "W. Schroeder, of Masterton. Petitioner claims ownership of Section 71, Omaka District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1901.

No. 216. —Petition of Henry B. Huddleston, of Blenheim. Petitioner prays for restoration of surveyor's license alleged to have been erroneously suspended. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1901. •

No. 217. —Petition of W. B. Parker and Others of Omaka, Marlborough. Petitioners pray they may be allowed to remain in possession of their holdings so long as they pay rent. I am directed to report that, in the event of the Omaka Land Investigation Bill becoming law, and the finding of the Court or other authority appointed thereunder resulting in the present occupants being dispossessed, the Committee consider they are entitled to reasonable compensation for the improvements effected by them. 6th August, 1901.

No. 310. —Petition of Heney Lowe and Others, of Mokihinui, Westport. Petitioners pray for alteration in the condition of their leases under the Mining Districts Land Occupation Act. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1901.

No. 96. —Petition of John Heath Newlyn, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for consideration as the author of the " cheap money scheme." I am directed to report the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1901. '

No. 172. —Petition of Joseph William Kayes, of Pukekohe, Auckland. Petitioner complains of the forfeiture of his section by the Auckland Land Board. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that, if the petitioner has any grievance, the Auckland Land Board should grant him a hearing. 20th August, 1901.