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Special Report. The Committee desires to express its appreciation of the capable and efficient service performed by the Clerk, Mr. E. B. Harman, 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. 7th November, 1929.

Final Report. I am directed to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee, consisting of ten members, held twenty-six meetings during the session, with an average attendance of seven members. Eighty-five petitions were referred to the Committee, and were dealt with as follows : — Referred to the Government for most favourable consideration .. . . 1 Referred to the Government for favourable consideration .. . . 44 Referred to the Government for consideration .. .. .. 2 Referred to the Government for consideration and inquiry .. .. . . 3 Petitions on which the Committee made no recommendation .. 26 Petitions withdrawn .. . . . . .. .. .. 3 Held over until next session .. .. . . .. .. 6 7th November, 1929. J. A. Macpherson, Chairman.

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