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No. 49. —Petition of Andrew John Davison, of Wellington. Praying for monetary redress or other relief for injuries sustained by a railway accident whilst a member of the Expeditionary Forces. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the Government should be recommended to find suitable employment for the petitioner. 12th July, 1916.

No. 148.—Petition of W. J. Geddis and Another, of Auckland. Praying for a refund of costs incurred in defending an action for libel. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and petitioners should be refunded in full all legal expenses. 12th July, 1916.

No. 98.—Petition of Andrew Hunter, of Matakana Island. Praying that legislation be passed providing that Matakana Island shall cease to form part of the Tauranga County. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 12th July, 1916.

No. 216. —Petition of Frederica Bell, of Waiuku. Praying that her old-age pension be restored and increased, and that arrears of pension be paid to her. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th July. 1916.

No. 144. —Petition of James Joseph Leander Burke and 6 Others, of Wellington. Praying that legislation be passed this session, appointing a Board of Censors, for the regulation and control of all picture-films. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that legislation be introduced immediately, as requested by petitioners. 19th 1916.

No. 4.—Petition of Thomas Gresiiam, of Auckland. Praying for an annual allowance for services rendered as Coroner. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition, should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and petitioner be granted an annual allowance. 19th July, 1916.

No. 20. —Petition of William Henshaw, of Putaruru, Praying for compensation for loss of clothes whilst a member of the Expeditionary Forces. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th July, 1.916. '

No. 227.—Petition of Gustave Victor Hugo, of Wellington. (Second Report.) Praying for compensation for financial losses caused through delay in granting petitioner a permit to leave the Dominion. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 19th July, 1916.

No. 63.—Petition of Lillias Barron, of Sydney. Praying for Compensation and relief on account of her late husband's services as District Surveyor in the Lands and Survey Department. I am directed to report that the Committee is strongly of the opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that petitioner should be granted a prompt compassionate allowance. 27th July, 1916.