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No. 456.—Petition of Hobatio Everett and Others, of Biwaka, Nelson. Petitioners pray for a grant of money for river protective works. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to Government for consideration. 26th September, 1902.

No. 460.—Petition of Joseph Habe and Others, of Kaeo, Auckland. Petitioners pray that block known as Omanu No. 2, in Whangaroa County, be opened for settlement. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to Government for consideration. 26th September, 1902.

Nos. 465 and 466.—Petitions of Chablbs Jordan and Others, of Tauranga, and Walter H. Phillips and Others, of Waihi. Petitioners pray that hot springs'on Block VIII., Katikati Survey District, be acquired by the Government. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be forwarded to Government for consideration. 26th September, 1902.

No. 459. —Petition of Charles John Warren, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss sustained in certain land transactions. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th September, 1902.

No. 1268 (1901). —Petition of Edward de N. de Loite, of Moeraki, Otago. Petitioner makes a claim for land purchased by his father in 1826. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th September, 1902. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies). £3 13s. 6d.

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