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No. 195.—Petition of T. Moriarty, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for alleged transfer of title to land and subsequent destruction of the said land by the dredging-operations of a gold-mining company. I am directed to report that, in view of the fact that the grant of £150 in settlement of the prayer of the petition in respect of property damaged in 1898 and paid to the petitioner by the Government on 26th September, 1924, was expressed to be in full settlement of all claims, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1935. W. A. Bodkin, Chairman.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Goldfields and Mines Committee unanimously passed the following resolution: " That this Committee desires to record its appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which the Chairman, Mr. Bodkin, has conducted the business of the Committee during the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." P. C. Webb, a Member of the Committee. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Goldfields and Mines Committee passed the following resolution: " That this Committee desires to record its appreciation of the services of the Clerk, Mr. Anderson, during the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that during the session the Goldfields and Mines Committee, consisting of ten members, held five meetings, with an average attendance at each meeting of seven members. The Mining Amendment Bill, on which evidence was heard, the Coal-mines Amendment Bill, and seven petitions were referred to the Committee; all were duly considered and reported to the House. W. A. Bodkin, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

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