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No. 16. —Petition of James Penfold. Petitioner prays for relief for being discharged from the Railway service on account of old age. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1904.

No. 555. —Petition of Andrew Allan, of Ratanui, Otago. Petitioner prays for compensation for an accident received. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th October, 1904.

No. 421. —Petition of Thomas J. Withers and Others. Petitioners pray for alterations in the length of the platform at Southbridge Railway-station, and for the erection of a verandah. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 88. —Petition of James Ghat. Petitioner prays for a refund of railage paid on coal in excess of the tariff rates. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 227. —Petition of Christina Harvey. Petitioner prays for compensation for the loss of her husband, who was run over by a train at Oamaru I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 715.—Petition of Peter R. Bain. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of having to retire from the Railway service through illness. I have to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 719. —Petition of John Leonard. Petitioner prays for light employment on the Government railways. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 546.—Petition of F. Fowler. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received while in the employ of the Railway Department. I have to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1904.

No. 744. —Petition of Edward H. Maynard. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received while in the employ of the Railway Department. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the favourable consideration of the Government. 6th October, 1904.

No. 757. —Petition of Frederick Williams. Petitioner prays for compensation for alleged injury received on the railway-works at Petone. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 11th October, 1904.

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