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No. 229. —Petition of W. Hunter, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that compensation be granted him under the Naval and Military Acts. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th August, 1904.

No. 469. —Petition of G. W. Dellek, of Carterton, and 1 Other. Petitioners pray that a refund be made in the probate duty in the estate of the late James Smith, of Taratahi. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th September, 1904.

Nos. 503 and 660. —Petitions of W. H. Eaves, of Fairburn, and 27 Others; and G. Cochrane and 40 Others. Petitioners pray that the sum of £500 be placed on the estimates, such sum to be expended on the Flatbush Road. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th September, 1904.

No. 310.- Petition of W. Elliott, of Eketahuna, and 149 Others. Petitioners pray that a sum of money be granted for the completion of Smith's Road. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th September, 1904.

No. 498. —Petition of J. W. Freeman, of Wanganui. Petitioner prays that a grant of land be made him for military services. I am directed to report that, as petitioner did not forward his claim in accordance with the provisions of " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 9th September, 1904.

No. 281.—Petition of George A. Wilson, of Hunua, and 4 Others (the Hunua Road Board). Petitioners pray that the Hunua Main Road be completed. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. . 9th September, 1904.

No. 307.—Petition of Henry Ashworth, of Wadestown. Petitioner prays that assistance be given him in the development of his new system of woolscouring. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 30th September, 1904.

No. 678. —Petition of Jessie Brown, of Auckland. Petitioner prays that compassionate allowance be granted her for loss of husband, Major Charles Brown, on account of services rendered. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th September, 1904.

Nos. 305, 345, and 487.- Petitions of R. Chisiiolm, of Dunedin, and 155 Others; J. Craig and 664 Others; and J. Dunloi* and 56 Others. Petitioners pray that Catlin's River Railway may be extended. I am directed to report that, as these petitions deal with a question of public policy, the Committee has no' recommendation to make thereon. 30th September, 1904

No. 343.—Petition of W. H. Clarke, of Rotorua. (No. 1.) Petitioner prays that some relief be granted him for his military service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 30th September, 1904.