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No. 100. —Petition of George Webber and W. B. Scott, of Buckland, Auckland. Petitioners pray that a fence may be erected on side of railway line adjoining their properties. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd September, 1903.

No. 71. —Petition of Harry Earley, of Palmerston South, Otago. Petitioner prays that a compassionate allowance be granted to him on account of injury received while in the Government Railway service. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd September, 1903.

No. 89. —Petition of Stanley Vincent Syme, of Grafton Road, Auckland. (No. 1.) Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance for injuries received while on duty on the Government railway at Helensville. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th September, 1903.

No. 225.—Petition of Mrs. Bridget C. Reid, of Kyeburn, Otago. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received in a railway accident. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that petitioner should accept the amount offered by the Department as full and sufficient compensation. 9th September, 1903.

No. 336.—Petition of William Alsweiler, of South Invercargill. Petitioner asks for compensation for injury received by truck going over his leg. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th September, 1903.

No. 136.—Petition of Andrew Mclntosh, of Roslyn, Dunedin. Petitioner asks for a compassionate allowance on account of long service in the Railway Department. I have to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th September, 1903.

No. 185.—Petition of David Wright, of Opau, Whangarei. Petitioner prays for payment of overtime which he alleges is due to him. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th September, 1903.

No. 520. —Petition of Margaret Johnston, of Taupaki, Auckland. Petitioner prays that a crossing may be made over the railway to her section on the Kaipara line. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th September, 1903.

No. 506. —Petition of Catherine Stewart, of 21, Clyde Street, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for compensation on account of the services of her late husband, who was in the Railway Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th September, 1903.

No. 528.—Petition of E. F. Burke, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for a retiring-allowance from the Railways Superannuation Fund. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th September, 1903. _

No. 409.—Petition of James Earl, of Greymouth, Westland. Petitioner prays for payment of interest and costs incurred in prosecution of his case in the Court of Appeal. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th September, 1903.

No. 494. —Petition of Thomas Ellis, of Bannockburn, Otago. Petitioner states that the sum of £25 Bs. is due to him from the Railway Department, and prays for payment. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1903.

No. 72. —Petition of James A. Park and Others, Dunedin. Petitioners pray for cheaper and more frequent railway-travelling facilities between Waitati and Dunedin. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1903.