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No. 78. —Petition of H. C. Wheeler, of Motutara, Auckland. Praying (a) that he be allowed to resume the tenancy of certain land at Motutara Settlement, Kaipara ; (b) that arrears of rent be capitalized ; (c) that he be granted £1,500 compensation for loss allegedly sustained through hasty forfeiture, and forced sale of stock, &c. ; or (d) other relief. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and has no recommendation to make. 24th November, 1937.

Wellington City Empowering and Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Wellington City Empowering and Amendment Bill and recommends that, so far as it affects a public reserve, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. Bth December, 1937.

Christchurch Domains Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Christchurch Domains Amendment Bill and recommends that, so far as it affects public reserves, the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. Bth December, 1937.

No. 131.—Petition of T. Harris, of Putaruru, Settler. Praying for compensation for loss sustained through the forced sale of his property. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and recommends that it be referred to the Government for inquiry. 9th March, 1938.

Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered the Reserves and other Lands Disposal Bill and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill hereto annexed. 14th March, 1938.

No. 132.—Petition of E. C. Banks, of Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. Praying for the return of land taken by the Public Works Department in exchange for other land, or compensation for the difference in value. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and has no recommendation to make. 15th March, 1938.

No. 68. —Petition of W. C. Smyth, of Taupiri, Labourer. Praying for compensation for losses occasioned by the flooding of his land from drains under the control of the Public Works Department. I have the honour to report that the Lands Committee has carefully considered this petition and recommends that it be referred to the Government for inquiry. 15th March, 1938.

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