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Kaituna River District Bill. The Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that the said Bill has been carefully considered, and the Committee recommends that, so far as it affects the lands of the Crown, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. Ist September, 1926.

Hutt Valley Lands Settlement Amendment Bill. The Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that the said Bill has been carefully considered, and the Committee recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. Ist September, 1926.

Local Legislation Bill. The Lands Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that the said Bill has been carefully considered, and the Committee recommends that, so far as it affects the lands of the Crown, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. Ist September, 1926.

No. 103.—Petition of James Maxwell and 2 Others, of Hokianga. Praying for inquiry into alleged purchase of land at Okahukura. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Native Afiairs Committee. Ist September, 1926.

Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill (Amendments proposed by His Excellency the Governor-General). I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the above-mentioned proposed amendments, and recommends that, in so far as the proposed new clauses are concerned, they be allowed to proceed without amendment. 3rd September, 1926.

No. 269/25. —Petition of John L. Brett, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for loss sustained through taking up land at Hauraki Plains under returned soldiers settlement scheme. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th September, 1926.

No. 24/25. —Petition of Timothy Moriarty, of Stillwater, Westland. Praying for compensation for loss incurred in connection with title to certain land in the Grey district. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th September, 1926.

No. 6.—Petition of Timothy Moriarty, of Stillwater, Westland. Praying for compensation for loss incurred in connection with title to certain land in the Grey district. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th September, 1926.

No. 147. —Petition of R. M. Elder, of Kenwyn, Studholme Junction. Praying for compensation, and to be freed from obligations under a returned soldier's grant. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 6th September, 1926.

No. 237. —Petition of Catherine O'Connor, of Creswick, Wellington. Praying for compensation for depreciation caused to her property. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommends that the Government again offer the petitioner a Commission to go into the subject-matter of her petition. 6th September, 1926.

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