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INDEX— continued.

REPORTS.

No. 102.—Petition of J. Mubgatboyd and 39 Others, of Auckland. Petitionees pray that the Young Persons Protection Bill may be passed. I am directed to report that, as there is a measure now before the House dealing with the sub-ject-matter of the petition, the Committee recommends it be referred to the Government for consideration. 31st July, 1902.

No. 34.—Petition of E. S. Reynolds and 18 Others, of Dunedin. Petitionees pray that the Government may grant a subsidy of pound for pound for the maintenance of perfectly equipped kindergartens in the colony. I am directed to report that, inasmuch as the public-school system of the colony provides for giving instruction and exercise by the kindergarten system, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 31st July, 1902.

No. 116.—Petition of W. J. Mobgan, and 24 Others, of Auckland. Petitionees pray that section 13 of "The School Committees Election Act, 1891," may be amended. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 31st July, 1902.

No. 19. —Petition of Geoege Vesey Stewaet and 6 Others, of Auckland. Petitionees pray that medical districts may be formed in the outlying districts, &c. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 31st July, 1902.

No. 198. —Petition of John Schollum and 47 Others, of Puhoi. Petitionees pray that they may be granted the sum of £150 for deviations, &c, on the Southwestern Eoad. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 15th August, 1902.

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