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No. 36. —Petition of Emily S. Ritchie, of Auckland. Praying that she be reimbursed for the expenses incurred in returning her son to New Zealand after service with the Royal Air Force. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1935.

No. 11. —Petition of H. L. Simpson, of Wellington. Praying for a gratuity in consideration of his services rendered as a public servant. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1935.

No. 8. —Petition of I. M. Redward and 9 Others. Praying that they be permitted to become contributors to the -Public Service Superannuation Fund. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 112. —Petition of D. Munro, of Christchurch. Praying for reinstatement in the Railway Department, or for superannuation or compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 131.—Petition of Rose A. Murtha, of Westland. Praying for compensation on account of the death of her husband from injuries allegedly sustained while employed by the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 139. —Petition of Mary Pilling and 193 Others, of Auckland. Praying for enactment of legislation enabling certain Court proceedings to be reopened. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 42.—Petition of H. T. Scott, of Hamilton. Praying for compensation for loss of employment and for a refund of his» trial expenses. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 94. —Petition of F. Sampson, of Invercargill. Praying for an inquiry into the Borstal system in New Zealand. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 23rd October, 1935.

No. 159.—Petition of L. Studholme, of Christchurch. Praying for a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from the Police Force. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion that the allegations of the Petitioner should be inquired into by a Magistrate, and, with a view to such an inquiry being held, the Committee recommends that the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. F. Lye, Chairman. 23rd October, 1935.

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