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No. 338.—Petition of James Aggers, of Auckland, and Others. Praying for amendment of the Motor Omnibus Traffic Act. I am directed to report that, in view of the fact that the operations of the Motor Omnibus Traffic Act are under consideration by the Government, the Committee recommends that the petition be held over until next session. 29th November, 1927.

No. 341.—Petition of Michael John Coyle, of Auckland, and 2 Others. Praying for remission of stamp and gift duty. I am directed to report that it is the opinion of the Committee that if satisfactory provision is made enabling the public to have undisputed access to the property for the purpose of a sports-ground, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th November, 1927.

No. 340. —Petition of Daniel K. Hannan, of Manakau. Praying for refund of stamp duty paid on agreement for sale and purchase. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th November, 1927.

No. 321.—Petition of James Egan, of Auckland. Praying for a compassionate allowance, as, owing to blindness, he is unable to support his children. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th November, 1927.

No. 253. —Petition of Joseph Chulav, of Matakana. Praying for an annual grant owing to inability to work, due to an alleged accident whilst employed by the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make, 29th November, 1927.

No. 229. —Petition of John Elder, of Kaikoura. Praying that his name be removed from the criminal record. I am directed, to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th November, 1927.

No. 20. —Petition of Henry Barrett, of Koromatua. Praying that the sum of £32 6s. paid by him for land-tax for the year 1926-27 be refunded. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. (Debate on motion, "That report do lie on table," interrupted by 5.30 p.m. adjournment. Report laid on table, sth December, 1927.) 15th September, 1927.

Special Report. This Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the valuable services rendered by its Chairman, Mr. John Bitchener, whose ability, courtesy, and tact have contributed largely to the smooth and successful working of the Committee. It was resolved that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House. A. Harris, 29th November, 1927. Member of the Committee.

Special Report. This Committee desires to express its appreciation of the capability and efficient service performed by the Clerk, Mr. H. J. M. Boyton, in all branches of his work throughout the session, and it is the wish of the Committee that this resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House, 29th November, 1927,

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