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No. 128- Petition of John Thorburn. of "Wellington. Praying that his superannuation allowance be increased. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st October, 1914.

No. 471.—Petition of Catherine M. Reid, of Blenheim. Prayinc that she be granted a compassionate allowance on account of the services rendered by her late husband whilst in the New Zealand Defence Forces. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2lst October, 1914.

No. 468.—Petition of William McHugh, of Auckland. Praying that be be granted compensation on account of alleged wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st October, 1914. No. 585.--Petition of Charles Onyon, of Wellington. Praying that he be granted payment at current rates I'm work done as shorthand reporter to the Westport Harbour Board Commission. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st October, 191 1. No. 587. —Petition of John W. H. McLeod. of Wellington. Praying that he be granted a compassionate allowance for injuries received whilst in the Police Force. I. am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2lst October, 1914. No. 185. -Petition of Elizabeth O'Malley, of Christchuroh. Praying that she be granted a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services in the Police Force I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government, for favourable consideration. 22nd October, 191 I. No. 118, -Petition of Thomas CLEMENT TESTER, of Wellington. (Second Report;) Praying for inquiry into the circumstances of his appointment to the Prison service, and for the removal of certain references from his official file. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October. 1914.

No. 620.- Petition of Mary Ryan, of Stratford. Prayinc for a compassionate allowance on account of the services of her late husband whilst a member of the Police Force. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 1914.

No. 609.—Petition of John S. Taylor, of Wanganui. PRAYING that he be granted compensation for an alleged miscarriage of justice. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that a retrial be granted in accordance with the petitioner's request. 29th October, 1914. No. 465.—Petition of Jeremiah O'Conor, of Karamea. Praying that be be granted an inquiry and compensation on account of damage done to his land by the construction of harbour-works at Karamea. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 11114.