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No. 70.—Petition of W. B. Watson and 5 Others, of Hamilton. Fraying for £5,000 compensation or other relief owing to loss consequent on the passing of the Motor-omnibus Traffic Act, 1926. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929.

No. 91.—Petition of Eliza J. McCarthy, of Christchurch. Praying for a compassionate allowance or an annuity in respect of her late husband's services as a Stipendiary Magistrate. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929.

Nos. 260/28 and 239/29. —Petitions of John Frederick Parker, of Hamilton Praying for payment of certain moneys from the estate of the late Patrick Desmond. [ am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929.

No. 90.—Petition of James Hoseason Waddell Wardrop, of Nelson. Praying that on payment of £350 and interest his superannuation on retirement be assessed on the basis of continuous service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th October, 1929.

No. 219. —Petition of P. Roselli and 2 Others, of Westport. Praying that the recommendation of the Public Petitions M to Z Committee be given effect to, and for inquiry. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th October, 1929.

No. 95. —Petition of Creditors of the Mount Eden Motor-bus Co., Ltd., of Auckland. Praying for relief in respect of losses incurred by the passing of the Motor-omnibus Traffic Act, 1926. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th October, 1929.

No. 365.—Petition of M. J. Marsh, of Wellington. Praying that the Customs Department be not allowed to send him out of New Zealand, as he claims to be a British-born subject. I am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition has already been dealt with by the Government, the. Committee has no recommendation to make. 21st October, 1929.

No. 348.—Petition of H. B. Woods, of Waihi. Praying that, owing to her husband being an invalid with no means and her health having failed, she be granted a compassionate allowance. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 1929.

No. 90. —Petition of James Hoseason Waddell Wardrop, of Nelson. (Second Report.) Praying that on payment of £350 and interest his superannuation on retirement be assessed on the basis of continuous service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29tb October, 1929.

No. 63. —Petition of David Stone, of Wellington. Praying for adjustment of administration charges in the purchase of a house under the Housing Act. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th October, 1929.