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No. 181. —Petition of E. R. Webb and 10 Others (representing the Canterbury Pilgrims' and Early Settlers' Association, Incorporated), of Christchurch. Praying that a certain room in the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch, be set apart for the Canterbury Pilgrims' and Early Settlers' Association, Incorporated. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 24th September, 1936.

No. 126. —Petition of J. Ryan, of Taupo. Praying for compensation for injuries allegedly sustained while employed by the Public Works Department, I am directed to report that, as there is reason to believe that the injury causing the loss of the finger was incurred in the course of his employment with the Public Works Department, the Committee recommends the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th September, 193tf

No. 182.—Petition of M. Power, of Whangarei. Praying for reinstatement in the Police Force, or compensation in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should lie referred to the Government for consideration. 24th September, 1936

No. 162.—Petition of G. A. Murray, of Grey Lynn. Praying for additional compensation for injuries sustained while employed by the Railways Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make, but suggest that the petitioner may be eligible for an invalidity pension. 24th September, 1936.

No. 175.—Petition of AV. S. Clinch and 474 Others, of Matamata. —Second Report. Praying for amendment of the Licensing Act, 1908, to provide for the issue of a license or licenses, to Matamata. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist October, 1936.

No. 155. —Petition of M. Sullivan and Another, of Weheka. Praying for amendment of the Licensing Act, 1908, to enable them to obtain a license to sell spirituous liquors at their Pox Glacier Hostel. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, in the opinion of the Committtee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist October, 1936.

No. 95,—Petition of J. C. P. Rowley and 75 Others, of Central Otago. Praying that the Licensing Act, 1908, be amended to permit the granting of licenses at tourist resorts where no licensed accommodation is at present provided. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist October, 1936.

No. 199.—Petition of J. Penketh, of Palmerston North. Praying for payment of overtime allegedly performed whilst employed as Government plumbing overseer in Samoa; also payment of wages in lieu of Leave. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th October, 1936.

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