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No. 227.—Petition of Adams Ltd., of Christchurch. Praying for an ex gratia payment in compensation for loss allegedly sustained in connection with the sale of motor-vehicles to the Tongariro Park Company, subsequently taken over by the Tongariro National Park Board. I am directed to report that the member in charge of the petition having expressed a desire to withdraw the same, the Committee recommends that he be allowed to do so. 9th October, 1934.

No. 210. —Petition of A. Ward, of Christchurch. Praying for amendment of the Pensions Act, 1926, to enable him to obtain the old-age pension, or other relief. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1934.

No. 88.—Petition of D. Munro, of Christchurch. Praying for reinstatement in the Railway Department, or payment of superannuation or compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th October, 1934.

No. 167.—Petition of Harriett E. Vanstone, of Little River. Praying for an investigation with a view to proclaiming the ownership of certain lands situated at Little River, or other relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1934.

No. 156. —Petition of K. L. Usmar, of Bayswater. Praying that improved telephonic and postal facilities be provided at Bayswater, Auckland. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. The Committee considers that the establishment of the improved telephonic and postal facilities proposed in the schedule of work for the current year is necessary for the residents of Bayswater and recommends that the work be undertaken with all due expedition. 17th October, 1934.

No. 175. —Petition of Eva W. Trevena and 34 Others, of Christchurch. Praying that the Second-hand Dealers Amendment Bill be not proceeded with in its present form. I am directed to report that, as the objection has been largely met by amendments to the Bill, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1934.

Nos. 104 and 157.—Petitions of C. R. Willcocks, of Christchurch. Praying for compensation for alleged wrongful dismissal, or reinstatement in the Public Service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1934.

No. 121.—Petition of N. McTaggart, of Johnsonville. Praying for compensation for injuries alleged to have been sustained while employed by the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1934.

No. 93. —Petition of Isabella L. Mclntosh, of Westshore. Praying for an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of her son through illness allegedly contracted while undergoing a period of detention in the Hautu Prison. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th October, 1934.

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