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No. 61.—Petition of F. G. Baskett and H. F. B. Winstone, of Auckland Praying for a reassessment and a refund of succession duty. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th November, 1947.

No. 79.—Petition of V. W. Johnston, of Christchurch Praying that he be granted a permit for the erection of buildings for use in connection with his business. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration. 19th November, 1947.

No. 100;— Petition of I>. A. ¥. C. Drummoni>, of Wellington Praying for reinstatement to the permanent staff of the Public Service, and other relief. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee has carefully considered this petition, and has no recommendation to make. 19th November, 1947.

No. 116.—Petition of E. H. Andrews and Others, of Christchurch Praying for the declaration of Harewood Aerodrome as an overseas air terminal and Customs port for the South Island of New Zealand. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th November, 1947..

No. 103.—Petition of Dixon Spiers, Ltd., of Foxton Praying for compensation for loss of a sum of money while in the custody of the Post and Telegraph Department. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee has carefully considered this petition, and the member presenting the petition having requested permission to withdraw it, the Committee recommends that he be allowed to do so. 27th November, 1947. M. Moohan, Chairman. Approximate Cost of, Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (378 copies), £6

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