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EEPOKTS.

No. 45.—Petition of P. Wilson and 37 Others, of Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Petitioners pray for the extension of the Post-office at Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th August, 1907.

No. 44. —Petition of E. Wells and 135 Others, of Taranaki. Petitioners pray for the opening-up of the Upper Carrington Road. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th August, 1907.

No. 18.—Petition of W. Langlands-Soott, of Dunedin. Petitioner prays for a refund of fine of £5, imposed by the Commissioner of Stamps I am directed to report that this Committee is of opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1907.

No. 72.—Petition of M. O'Flahertt, of Dannevirke. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband while in the employ of the New Zealand Government. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion that the Government should make a compassionate allowance of £50 to the petitioner. 6th August, 1907. \

No. 43.—Petition of A. Thompson and 61 Others, of Flaxbourne. Petitioners pray that the railway between Seddon and Ward may be completed as early as possible I am directed to report that, as this petition involves a question of policy, it should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th A-ugust, 1907.

No. 203.—Petition of T. K. Macdonald and 1,249 Others, of Wellington. Petitioners pray that the law relating to the sale of New Zealand wines be amended. fam directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in respect to the pray roL tlTpethion, out is of opinion that the Governmentshould deal* thepearliest possible opportunity, and in a comprehensive manner, with the wine industry of New Zealand. 6th August, 1907. .

No. 19.—Petition of Mart Wolfe, of Eketahuna. PBT the Government to introduce, during the present session, such legislation as will give relief in this and similar cases. 27th August, 1907.

No. 15.—Petition of K. McDonald and 104 Others, of Waipu. „ c finn i-r, vonair fhp road connecting Waikiekie with Waipu. to the Government for consideration. 27th August, 1907.

No 97 —Petition of T. P. McGaveston and 45 Others, of Ngatimoti. hL* » «„m of £800 ma V be placed on the estimates for the purpose of forming Pu-ttttoners pray that a sum oi .i/ouo moj tto the Government for consideration. ' 27th August, 1907.

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