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No. 420. Petition of Caroline Guthrik, of Wellington. PETITIONER prays that relief be granted her on account of the surrender of life policy of her late husband. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 30th September, 1904.

No. 711 .--Petition of G. H. Harris, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that compensation may be made him for injuries received while in the Police Force, and for his subsequent retirement therefrom. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the petitioner be given some suitable, light employment: the Committee being of opinion that the injury was received while in the execution of duty. 30th September, 1904.

No. 605. —Petition of Charles Kibblewhite, of Motau, and 22 Others. Petitioners pray that a subsidy be given for completion of road from Purangi to Motau. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, I his petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1904.

No. 545.- -Petition of Thomas Kin<;, of Bull's, and 11 Others. Petitioners pray that steps be taken for the completion of railway communication from Levin to Greatford. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, and that the evidence (vide Appendix) taken thereon should be laid upon the table of the House. (Vide also Appendix 1.-lα.) 30th September, 1904.

Nos. 195, 209, and 218. —Petitions of Margaret Morrison, of Christchurch, and 43 Others; G. Weaver and 39 Others; and W. Cooper and 31 Others. Petitioners pray that a certain amendment be made in the Divorce Act, to deal with cases of insanity. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1904.

No. 24. —Petition of G. Petherick, of Wellington, and 9 Others (together with 14 similar Petitions as per attached Schedule). Petitioners pray that the findings of the Public Petitions A to L Committee in reference to certain ballot-papers be expunged from the records of the House. I am directed to report that the Committee in its report did not use the words which the petition alleges, and therefore has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 30th September, 1904.

Schedule. No. til.—W. Spragg and 19 others. No. 220.— J. Clark and 5 others. 62.— T. A. Williams and 6 others. „ 354.—C. Porter and 3 others. „ 63.— R. Taylor and 9 others. „ 355.— J. Abbott and 3 others. „ 139.— R. Ferguson and 11 others. „ 356.— W. A. Pallant and 3 others. „ 140.— W. J. Williams and 9 others. „ 477.—C. Palk and 2 others. „ 141.—A. E. H. MoLeod and 16 others. „ 597.— J. Officer and 2 others. „ 178. — J. D Morrison and 1 other. „ 598.— R. Cossum and 5 others.

No. 632.—Petition of S. Currie, of Waikaia, and 8 Others. Petitioners pray that a grant be made for a road in the Waikaia District. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th October, 1904.

No. 792. Petition of Charles Dallas, of Taranaki, and 8 Others (together with 5 similar Petitions as per attached Schedule). Petitioners pray that residents of the King-country receive the licensing privileges granted to other parts of the colony. I am directed to repor.t that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, 6th October, 1904,