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No. 27.—Petition of Daniel Brent, of Dunedin. Petitioner prays for compensation and arrears of salary. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Education Committee. 28th July, 1905.

No. 56.—Petition of D. J. C. Creech, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for light employment iv Government service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 28th July, 1905.

No. 26.—Petition of H. M. Boggan. Petitioner prays for reconsideration of action to revoke will of Henry Willis. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. . 28th July, 1905.

No. 50.—Petition of W. T. Chapman and 92 Others. Petitioners pray for a pound-for-pound subsidy up to £500 for bridging Todd's Crossing. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. 21.—Petition of J. M. Campbell. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. 68.—Petition of Edward Green. Petitioner prays for renewal of old-age pension. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. 35.—Petition of J. A. Hayter and 47 Others. Petitioners pray that £75 be put on the estimates to complete part of the Ruapekapeka Road. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. 11.—Petition of C. L. Hertslet and 54 Others. Petitioners pray for grant of £50 for a bridge over Toby's Creek. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. B.—Petition of Thomas Hedley and 62 Others. Petitioners pray for £300 for completing Hukerenui Road. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th July, 1905.

No. 120.—Petition of Lewis Harris and Others. Petitioners pray for £300 to complete Raglan Road. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 16th August, 1905.

No. 204.—Petition of Katikati Road Board. Petitioners pray for £10 and new Appropriation Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 16th August, 1905.