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No. 208, 1932-33. —Petition of the United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand. Praying that the privilege of free railway travel previously extended to members of the Association when travelling to attend annual meetings be restored. I am directed to report that, in view of the great economic value of the services rendered by the United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand, the Committee, notwithstanding a matter of Government policy is involved, is of the opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 22nd November, 1933.

No. 211, 1932-33.—Petition of R. A. Thomas, of Palmerston North. Praying for compensation for loss of furniture, &c. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd November, 1933.

No. 280, 1932-33. —Petition of Rebecca Macßae, of Otira. Praying for a compassionate allowance. I am directed to report that the committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd November, 1933.

No. 47, 1932-33. —Petition of M. Power, of Whangarei (Second Report). Praying for reinstatement in the Police Force. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd November, 1933.

No. 139, 1932-33. —Petition of W. J. Moffatt and 64 Others, of Nelson. Praying that radio-station 2ZR, Nelson, be subsidized. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd November, 1933.

No. 306, 1932-33. —Petition of J. Munro, of Lochiel. Praying for a refund of Stamp duty. 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 November, 1933.

No. 24. —Petition of H. S. Pillar, of Wellington. Praying that the Wellington City Corporation be directed to undertake certain drainage work, and to indemnify him for their alleged default. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th November, 1933.

No. 239. —Petition of Annie L. Matheson, of Auckland. I am directed to report that the Public Petitions M to Z Committee has passed the following resolution : That the proceedings of the Committee during the taking of evidence on the petition of Annie I/. Matheson be open to accredited representatives of the press, and that the Chairman do report this resolution to the House, and move the adoption thereof by the House." Bth December, 1933.

No. 288, 1932-33. —Petition of J. H. M. Morrison, of Dunedin. Praying for payment by Railway Department of wages alleged to be due to him. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth December, 1933.

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