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REPORTS.

No. 11.—Petition of W. H. Eklund, of Waihi. Praying that he be granted a miner's phthisis pension or a compassionate allowance in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th April, 1936.

No. s.—Petition of T. Poland, and 113 Others, of Thames. Praying that A. C. Houghton be granted a miner's phthisis pension or a compassionate allowance in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th April, 1936.

No. I.—Petition of P. W. Murphy, of Runanga. Praying for compensation for injuries allegedly incurred in the State coal-mine, Rewanui. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 15th May, 1936.

No. 46.—Petition of A. H. Arbury, and 41 Others, of Thames. Praying that Henry Richard Rowe be granted a miner's phthisis pension or a compassionate allowance in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th May, 1936.

No. 57.—Petition of G. Stace, of Waihi. Praying that lie be granted a miner's phthisis pension or a compassionate allowance in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 15th May, 1936.

Molyneux Gold Dredging Company (Claims Amalgamation) Bill. I have the honour to report that the Goldfields and Mines Committee has duly considered the Molyneux Gold Dredging Company (Claims Amalgamation) Bill and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, without amendment. 28th May, 1936.

No. 61.—Petition of F. Reed, of Auckland. Praying for an increase in his superannuation allowance. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 20th August, 1936.

No. 58.—Petition of D. McGlennon, of Thames. Praying that he be granted, a miner's phthisis pension or a compassionate allowance in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee-this petition should be «■eferred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th August, 1936.