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No. 22.—Petition of Catherine Munro. Petitioner prays for a compassionate allowance on account of her husband's services for fifteen years as Rabbit Agent in the Government Stock Department. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the Government should grant a sum of £50 as a compassionate allowance to this petitioner. sth October, 1906.

No. 589.—Petition of Donald Kerr, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that his claim for compensation, salary, &c, be referred to regular arbitration. I am instructed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd October, 1906.

Nos. 627, 628, 629, and 630.—Petitions of C. Burgess and 26 Others, E. J. Collins and 46 Others, E. Harrison and 43 Others, T. McCallum and 39 Others, of Christchurch. Petitioners pray that the Dair.y Act be allowed to remain in operation as at present. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 24th October, 1906.

No. 511.—Petition of Peter Ireland, of Goodwood. Petitioner prays for compensation for damage done to cattle in the quarantine at Lyttelton. I am directed to report that the petition is returned to the House by the Committee, at the request of Mr. T. Mackenzie, who presented it, with a view to its withdrawal. 24th October, 1906. Approximate Coat of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,100 copies), £1 ss.

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