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No. 515.—Petition of Eose White, of Auckland. Petitionee prays that she may be granted a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services in the Deeds Registry Office, Auckland. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th October, 1899.

Final Bbport. I have the honour to report that the Committee has held twenty-six meetings during the past session. Number of petitions referred to the Committee ... ... ... 84 Number of petitions dealt with by the Committee ... ... ... 79 Number of petitions not dealt with ... ... ... ... ... 5 Number of reports presented to the House ... ... ... ... 79 Number of specific recommendations made therein ... ... ... 13 Number referred to Government for favourable consideration ... ... 6 Number referred to Government for consideration ... ... ... 13 Number of " no recommendation," &c. ... ... ... ... 47 I am also directed by the Committee to further report that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Mr. Meredith in appreciation of his ability and attention to the business of the Committee during the past session of Parliament. 20th October, 1899.

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