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No. 120.—Petition of Victor John Gamble, of Christchurch, and 456 Others. Praying that they be allowed to join the Teachers Superannuation Fund, and all back services to count. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for serious consideration. 25th September, 1928.

No. 162. —Petition of Charles H. Colegrove, and 109 Others. Praying that they be allowed to join the Teachers' Superannuation Fund, and all back services to count. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for serious consideration. 25th September, 1928.

No. 179. —Petition of Thomas Richard Cresswell, of Wellington. Praying for relief by way of making provision for reasonable superannuation. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 25th September, 1926.

No. 196.—Petition of Jessie J. N. Macintosh, of Lyttelton. Praying that her back services may count for teachers' superannuation purposes. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 25th September, 1928.

No. 229. —Petition of Robert Edward Jamieson. Praying for restoration to the Teachers Superannuation Fund on the basis of his original membership. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for serious consideration, together with similar petitions already considered by this Committee. 25th September, 1928.

No. 242. —Petition of Mark W. Coates, of Aukopae, Taumarunui. Praying for an inquiry and relief in regard to alleged injuries received by his son whilst a pupil at the Wanganui Technical School. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that the Government, in association with the Technical School Board, should pay a compassionate allowance to the parents, and make suitable arrangements for the boy's education and future welfare. 25th September, 1928.

New Zealand University Amendment Bill. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the above Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 9th October, 1928.

No. 290.—Petition of Mary A. Anderson, of East Gore School, Southland. Praying that former service as a school-teacher count for superannuation allowance. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, such consideration to be similar to that already recommended by this Committee in other cases on the same subject. 10th October, 1928.

No. 275.—Petition of Elsie Andrews and 61 Others (and 61 Petitions of a Similar Nature, as per Schedule attached). Praying for adjustment of salaries of women teachers. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 10th October, 1928.

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