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No. 549, Session ll.—Petition of William McConat, of Opani Point, Thames. Petitioner prays for a pension for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion that the petitioner has no claim against the colony, except that he may be entitled to an old-age pension, and has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1906.

No. 461, Session ll.—Petition of C. G. Thurston, of Gore. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of health and mental distress caused by imprisonment. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to this petition. 23rd October, 1906. Nos. 427, 428, and 570, Session ll.—Petitions of C. G. Mabsh and 34 Others, of Glentunnel; H. A. Wheeler and 74 Others; and W. J. Nelson and 93 Others. Petitioners pray that no alteration may be made in Ihe present legally used fishing-baits. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that there should be no alteration of the regulations governing the use-of fly or bait fishing, other than that prescribed in the New Zealand Gazette of the 22nd September, 1904; and that fly or bait fishing should be optional on the part of any one who holds a license from any acclimatisation society; and that no waters should be specially reserved for fly fishing. 23rd October, 1906. Nos. 411, 412, 413, 439, and 440, Session ll.—Petitions of S. Baily and 110 Others, of Palmerston North; A. G. Mackat and 186 Others; G. Richards and 161 Others; A. A. Barton and 133 Others; and A. Nicholls and 69 Others. Petitioners pray that Mr. F. Webb, herbalist, of Wellington, be exempted from the Quackery and other Frauds Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to these petitions. 23rd October, 1906. No. 181, Session ll.—Petition of M. B. Page and 98 Others, of Masterton. Petitioners pray that reputable herbalists be exempted from the Quackery and other Frauds Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1906. No. 614, 1905.—Petition of R. Whilet, of Miramar. Petitioner prays for an inquiry into the circumstances of his bankruptcy. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to this petition. 23rd October, 1906. No. 533, Session ll.—Petition of R. Torpet, of Morrinsville. Petitioner prays for a grant of land for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to this petition. 23rd October, 1906. No. 211, Session ll.—Petition of Messrs. Briscoe and Co. and 10 Others, of Auckland (and 37 other similar Petitions as per Schedule attached). Petitioners pray for a railway to be constructed on the east coast of the North Island. I am directed to report that, as these petitions involve a question of public policy, the Committee is of opinion that they should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd October, 1906. 2—l. 2.

Nos. 427, 428, and 570, Session II. —Petitions of C. G. Mabsh and 34 Others, of Glentunnel; H. A. Wheelee and 74 Others; and W. J. Nelson and 93 Others. Petitioners pray that no alteration may be made in the present legally used fishing-baits. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that there should be no alteration of the regulations governing the use-of fly or bait fishing, other than that prescribed in the New Zealand Gazette of the 22nd September, 1904; and that fly or bait fishing should be optional on the part of any one who holds a license from any acclimatisation society; and that no waters should be specially reserved for fly fishing. 23rd October, 1906.

Nos. 411, 412, 413, 439, and 440, Session ll.—Petitions of S. Baily and 110 Others, of Palmerston North; A. G. Mackat and 186 Others; G. Richaeds and 161 Others; A. A. Barton and 133 Others; and A. Nicholls and 69 Others. Petitioners pray that Mr. F. Webb, herbalist, of Wellington, be exempted from the Quackery and other Frauds Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to these petitions. 23rd October, 1906.

No. 181, Session ll.—Petition of M. B. Page and 98 Others, of Masterton. Petitioners pray that reputable herbalists be exempted from the Quackery and other Frauds Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1906.

No. 614, 1905. —Petition of R. Whilet, of Miramar. Petitioner prays for an inquiry into the circumstances of his bankruptcy. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to this petition. 23rd October, 1906.

No. 533, Session ll.—Petition of R. Tohpet, of Morrinsville. Petitioner prays for a grant of land for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to this petition. 23rd October, 1906.

No. 211, Session II. —Petition of Messrs. Briscoe and Co. and 10 Others, of Auckland (and 37 other similar Petitions as per Schedule attached). Petitioners pray for a railway to be constructed on the east coast of the North Island. I am directed to report that, as these petitions involve a question of public policy, the Committee is of opinion that they should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd October, 1906. 2—l. 2.