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BEPORTS. No. 305/1921.---Petition of Mary Winifred Miller, of Wellington. For a grant to cover expenses incurred through, ill-health contracted while acting as a V.A.D. nurse at Trentham. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th September, 1922.

No. 217.—Petition of Christian Kienele, of Auckland. For compensation for alleged wrongs suffered through his internment during the war. I am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a matter of policy, the Committee makes no recommendation. 12th September, 1922.

No. 253/1921.—Petition of W. H. Barber, of Ongarue. For compensation for losses incurred through his absence from his farm on military service. I am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of this petition is one for legal redress, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 12th September, 1922.

No. 76. —Petition of Oswald F. Holland, of Dunedin. Petitioner alleges that he is suffering serious disabilities through illness contracted on active service, and he prays for relief. I am. directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government to favourably consider the granting of a compassionate allowance. 12th September, 1922.

No. 98.. —Petition of Major J. T. Bosworth, of Palrnerston North. That the recommendations of the Defence Committee of the 3rd November, 1920, and the 19th January, 1922, may be given effect to. I am directed to report that the Committee repeats the recommendation made in this case — viz., that, in view of the petitioner's services having been availed of during the term of his final leave, he should be paid an extra six months' salary. 12th September, 1922.

No. 10. —Petition of Annie Wainhotjse, of Devonport, Auckland. Petitioner, who is. the widow of the late Sergeant-major Wainhouse, who died whilst in the employ of the Defence Department, prays for an allowance sufficient to maintain herself and family. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th September, 1922.

No. 97. —Petition of Mrs. Ada Herminah Fulton, of Te Awamutu. That continuance of tho pension of £182 per annum, originally awarded to her as the widow of the late Brigadier-General Fulton, may be affirmed by legislation. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved in this petition, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 12th September, 1922.

No. 85. —Petition of Irene Annie Dawson, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for payment of full amount of pension in respect of her son, whose father was killed in action during the war. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th September, 1922.