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No. 270/27. —Petition of Frederick George Dalziell, of Wellington. Praying that Parliament, by a Committee of its own members, or some other body having Parliamentary authority, be constituted to investigate means to prevent physical and mental disease and economic disorder. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. sth September, 1928.

No. 338/27. —Petition of James Aggers, of Auckland. Praying for amendment of the Motor-omnibus Traffic Act. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth September, 1928.

No. 343/27. —Petition of James Gregory Lagan, of Christ church. Praying for incapacity allowance from the National Provident Fund for relief of family of three, which are too young to earn. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. sth September, 1928.

No. 177—Petition of Paul Austin Elder, of Wellington. Praying that three convictions" recorded against him be expunged, and for other relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd October, 1928.

No. 180.—Petition of Margaret C. Barrett, of Nelson. Praying for a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services as a police officer. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1928. : —

No. 279. —Petition of Leopold George Cartmell, of Lower Hutt. Praying for permanent employment in the Public Service, or other relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd October, 1928.

No. 280. —Petition of Percy Norwood Denton, of Wellington. Praying for relief in regard to overpayment of income-tax. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that the petitioner is entitled to a refund of the amount of the income-tax overpaid. 3rd October, 1928.

No. 298.—Petition of B. C. Arlidge, of Russell, Bay of Islands. Praying for compensation for alleged loss incurred owing to the services of his fishing-launch not being required after engagement. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd October, 1928.

No. 181.—Petition of Maata M. Asher, of Greytown. Praying for compensation for loss of money, paid out by the Court to a single trustee and embezzled by him. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th October, 1928.

No. 271.—Petition of William J. King, of Ohaeawai. Praying for the granting of a retiring-allowance, after thirty years' service in the Police Force. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th October, 1928.

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