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No. 39 and No. 250.—Petitions of G. Edwards, of Wellington. Praying for appointment to a position commensurate with the one he held prior to taking up the appointment of Harbourmaster at Apia, or compensation in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration with a view to the petitioner being found suitable employment in a Government Department for a period. 23rd September, 1936.

No. 133.—Petition of W. S. Cooper, of Wellington. Praying for reinstatement in the Public Service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for urgent and most favourable consideration. 25th September, 1936.

No. 154. —Petition of Margaret Bedell, of Wellington. Praying that she be granted a compassionate allowance on account of her straitened circumstances and ill health and in consideration of losses suffered by her late husband in unsuccessful farming operations. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1936.

No. 137, 1935, and No. 141, 1935.—Petition of F. E. Hunt and The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Praying that legislation be enacted providing for the payment of full superannuation to members of the Railways Department compulsorily retired on an actuarial equivalent basis in 1931. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th September, 1936.

No. 87.—Petition of F. J. Beel, of Hyde, Otago. Praying for compensation for injuries allegedly sustained while engaged on unemployment relief work. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th September, 1936.

No. 121.—Petition of Lilian E. Chegwidden, of Wellington. Praying for compensation for land taken under the provisions of the Public Works Act, 1928. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1936.

No. 74.—Petition of J. Chulav, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for alleged injury received while employed by the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1936.

No. 128. —Petition of A. C. Lawry and Another. Praying for a remission of succession duty in respect of the estate of the late Adeline Mary Garland. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th October, 1936.

No. 33.—Petition of H. L. Henry, of Wellington. Praying for inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the loss of his property in Invercargill. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th October, 1936.

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