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No. 228. —Petition of Southland Sawmilling Company, of Riverton. Praying that they may be granted new licenses to cut timber in certain forfeited areas iii the Longwood district, without lite alternative of paying royalties. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th October, 1919.

No. 2.30. —Petition of Marjorie J. Charlesworth, of Paeroa. Praying for compensation for losses incurred through the constant flooding of her land at Awaiti Set I lenient. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 175.—Petition ol" Helen Hunter Nichols, of Kuriheke. Praying that she may be granted permission to exchange freehold lands for certain Government leasehold areas, to secure the adequate working of her present holdings. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion this petition, together with the evidence taken thereon, should be referred to the Government for consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 298.—Petition of W. M. Cinnn and 20 Others, of Matamata. Praying that, in view of the conditions created by the war, the Laud Laws Amendment Act, 1913, be amended so that the time in which the freehold of settlement land may be acquired shall be extended to meet the altered conditions. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th October, 1919.

No. ill) of 1915. —Petition of William G. Gordon-Jonbs and 31 Others, of Punakitcre. Praying that they may be reinstated as Crown tenants on land in the Punakitere Survey District, llokianga County. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th October, 1919.

Victory Park Bill. The Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that, it has carefully considered the same, and recommends (hat it be allowed to proceed without amendment. 27th October, 1919.

Whangarei Harbour Board Vesting and Empowering Bill. I AM directed to report that the Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill 2 has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed amended as per copy attached hereto. 27th October, 1919.

Compulsory Residence on Pastoral Lands Bill. The Lauds Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has carefully considered the same, and begs to report it without amendment. The Committee approves the principles of the Bill, and recommends the Government to legislate on the lines followed by the Bill. 27th October, 1919.

Land Laws Amendment Bill. Tun Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with amendments as shown in the copy attached hereto. 28th October, 1919.

No. 347.—Petition of T. J. V. Donlop and 42 Others, of Komata North. Praying that, the Public Works Department be prevented from acquiring certain areas of land the property of the petitioners. I am directed to report that the Government be recommended not to allow the work to proceed until the Committee has had an opportunity of considering the report of the Special Commission which is now dealing with the question. 3rd November, 1919.