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No. 421.—Petition of W. F. Howard, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for a sum of money and a grant of land for military services rendered. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition 26th October, 1910.

No. 587.—Petition of George A. Stott, of 113 Willis Street, Wellington. Petitioner prays for an amendment of the Dentists Act, 1908. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 26th October, 1910.

No. 510.—Petition of T. Waterworth, of Napier. Petitioner prays for amendment to the Dentists Act, 1908. 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 26th October, 1910.

No. 615.—Petition of Ashburton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Petitioners pray for amendment of the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1909. I am directed to report that, as the two bodies interested have come to an amicable arrangement, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 28th October, 1910.

No. 509.—Petition of North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. ..Petitioners pray for amendment of the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1909. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 28th October, 1910.

No. 622.—Petition of R. 0. Hendy and 29 Others, of Okauia, Auckland. Petitioners pray for a grant to fell and grade the Tui Track for public use, so that Tauranga and Matamata may be connected. 1 am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd November, 1910.

No. 626. —Petition of Henry Houchen, of Owen's Road, Auckland. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance of £300, on account of injuries received while serving with the Seventh Contingent in the South African war. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd November, 1910.

No. 419.—Petition of T. H. Hustwick, of 29 Macdonald Crescent, Wellington. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office as a Customs Analyst. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd November, 1910.

No. 624.—Petition of W. S. Dryden, of Waiouru. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of alleged injuries received while in the employ of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 4th November, 1910.

No. 629.—Petition of S. S. Hawkins and 49 Others, of Marua, Whangarei. Petitioners pray for a grant of £200 for deviation of the Marua-Whananaki Road. I am directed to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th November, 1910.

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