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or dependants under the Workers' Compensation Act in respect of claims arising out of tlie death of a worker, the Public Trustee is called upon to report to the Compensation Court upon the apportionment of the compensation-moneys. It is also commonly the practice of Judges of the Supreme Court to request the Public Trustee to make similar reports in respect of damages awarded under the Deaths by Accidents Compensation Act, 1908. CONCLUSION 44. Once again I have to express my thanks for the loyal and devoted way in which my colleagues, the Assistant Public Trustees, the controlling officers of the Department, the whole of the Office staff, and the Office Agents throughout the Dominion have worked during the year. I should like to mention specially the eagerness shown by ex-servicemen and the junior members of the staff to fit themselves by education and training for a useful career in the service of the Office. 45. My cordial thanks are also due to the members of the Investment Board for their assistance in matters relating to the investment of moneys in the Common Fund. I have, &c., W. G. Baird, Public Trustee. The Hon the Minister in Charge of the Public Trust Office.

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