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R.EPOBTB. No. 66.—Petition of Joseph Ikgley, of New Plymouth. Praying that he he granted the New Zealand War Medal and all the privileges appertaining thereto. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th August, 1923.

No. 19. —Petition of Christian Ktenle, of Epsom, Auckland. Praying for compensation for alleged wrongs suffered through his internment during the war. I am directed to report that, as this petition involves a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th August, 1923.

No. 18.—Petition of Ralph Montgomery, of Durban, South Africa. Praying, as a native of New Zealand, for relief in connection with his military services with the South African forces. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th August, 1923.

No. 46.—Petition of Leo Sim, of Mangaweka. Praying for payment of an amount alleged to have been short-paid for his military services. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 71 li August, 1923.

No. 131. —Petition of R. Waddell and 51 Others, of Broad Bay, Dunedin. Praying that favourable consideration may be given to the petition of A. E. Wellbourn and wife, who are unable, through the war disabilities of the male petitioner, to earn sufficient for their support. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7 tli August, 1923.

.No. 89.—Petition of A. E. WeMhBOURN and Another, of Broad Bay, Dunedin. Petitioners state that through ill health contracted by the male petitioner whilst on active service during the war they are unable to earn sufficient for their maintenance, and pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government to favourably consider the granting of a compassionate allowance. 7th August, 1923.

No. 29. - Petition of James Ratteniutry, of Waitara. Praying that provision may be made whereby payment of pension granted in 1922 may be made retrospective to inception of Act of 1913, or a compassionate allowance be granted. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th August, 1923.