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No. 312.—Petition of H. S. C. Whyte, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for injuries allegedly received while a motor-driver for the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 29th October, 1929.

No. 350. —Petition of E. Richardson, of Wellington. Praying for inquiry as to the circumstances surrounding admission to Porirua Mental Asylum, I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th October, 1929.

No. 136. —Petition of M. J. O'Grady, of Wellington. Praying for a compassionate allowance for an injury allegedly received while a visitor on H.M.S. " New Zealand." I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th October, 1929.

No. 48. —Petition of C. E. Mace and 6 Others, of Ohinemuri County. Praying for compensation for flood damage to land on east bank of Waihou lliver between Mangaiti and Tirohia. . I 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. 281.—Petition of B. J. Wiltshire, of Wellington. Praying for inquiry into alleged wrongful charges made against her. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th October, 1929.

No. 137. —Petition of J. Peris, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for alleged wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th November, 1929.

No. 224.—Petition of Neil McLean, of Oropi. Praying for compensation in respect of injuries received while bushfelling. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th November, 1929.

No. 92. —Petition of E. S. Watson, of Wharepuhunga. Praying for investigation into his dismissal from the Public Service, and for compensation. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th November, 1929.

No. 347.—Petition of Otahuhu Borough Council. Praying for amendment of the Valuation of Land Act, 1925. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration and inquiry, with a view to giving relief. 7th November, 1929.

No. 355 a of F. E. Thornton and 3,673 Others, of Wellington. Praying for repeal of the Arms Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 7th November, 1929.

No. 379. —Petition of M. McLean and 314 Others, of Karamea. Praying that steps be taken for the immediate construction of a coastal road from Karamea to Westport. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, with a recommendation that the best means of communication be decided as early as possible. Bth November, 1929.