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No. 142.—Petition of J. D. McKenzie, of Takahiwai, and 84 Others. Praying for the construction of a deviation of the road connecting Takahiwai Settlement and One Tree Point. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, subject to the local body proceeding with the legalization required. 10th September, 1925.

No. 150.-—Petition of James William Thomson, of East Oxford. Praying for compensation or compassionate allowance for long service as Harbourmaster at Okarito. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th September, 1925.

No. 212. —Petition of E. F. Shadbolt, of Hamilton. Praying for compassionate allowance for loss suffered through certain litigation. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration and inquiry. 10th September, 1925.

No. 151. —Petition of B. G. Sanft, of Auckland. Praying the he may be registered as a dentist under the Dental Act. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be dealt with by the Public Health Committee. 10th September, 1925.

No. 181.—Petition of Charles Onyon, of Wellington. Praying for payment of an amount alleged to be due for services as shorthand reporter to the Commission on the Regulation of Trade and Commerce. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1925.

No. 232.—Petition of Frederick Peters, of Otahuhu. Praying for compensation for loss of time and money through not being able to register as a dentist in New Zealand. I am directed that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th September, 1925.

No. 210.—Petition of H. A. Morrison (Limited), of Dannevirke. Praying for a refund of £100 paid as ad valorem duty on the transfer of a property. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th September, 1925.

No. 199.—Petition of H. J. Montgomery, of Auckland. Praying for compassionate grant owing to blindness and ill health, after twenty years' service in the Police Force. I am directed to report that the Commission recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th September, 1925.

No. 234. —Petition of Emily Wilson, of Auckland. Praying for a compassionate allowance in respect of the services of her late husband, formerly a messenger in Parliament Buildings. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th September, 1925.