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No. 97. —Petition of J. E. Ramsey, of Auckland. Praying that he be granted a war pension. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th August, 1934.

No. 133. —Petition of Mary H. Hurliman, of Normanby. Praying for the payment of a war gratuity in respect of her late husband's war service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th August, 1934.

No. 169.—Petition of A. J. Bond, of Paeroa. Praying that he be granted a war 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 consideration. 6th September, 1934.

No. 158. —Petition of A. Prain Ambler, of Wellington. Praying for treatment in respect of disability allegedly contracted as the result of war service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th September, 1934.

No. 155. —Petition of T. Edwards, of Point Chevalier. Praying that he be granted a war pension. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th September, 1934.

No. 118. —Petition of G. A. Gibbs, of Picton. Praying for compensation for alleged loss of leave whilst employed in the Defence Department. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th September, 1934.

No. 218. —Petition of Maey M. Bidwell, of Auckland. Praying that she be granted a pension in respect of her late husband's war service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the position should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 27th September, 1934.

No. 236. —Petition of Mabel L. Goodall, of Auckland. Praying that she be granted a pension in respect of her late husband's war service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th October, 1934-.

No. 240.—Petition of H. N. Pearson, of Manaia. Praying for gratuity or compassionate allowance to the extent of £2 per week for himself, wife, and children. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 25th October, 1934.

No. 239. —Petition of L. Sayers, of Riccarton. Praying for inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his retirement from the Defence Department. I am directed to report that the Committee, having heard further evidence, including that of the officers of the Defence Department, has no recommendation to make. 25th October, 1934.

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