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No. 28. —Petition of Jane Sarah Clark, of Petone. Praying for a compassionate allowance owing to the loss of her husband by drowning in the Hutt River. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st September, 1927.

No. 184. —Petition of James Aitken, of Wanganui. Praying for inquiry into an alleged complaint against certain police officials. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that an opportunity be afforded in Wanganui for the petitioner to substantiate, if possible, the statements contained in his petition. 21st September, 1927.

No. 225.—Petition of Richard Holmes, of Auckland. Praying for refund of stamp duty on an uncompleted land transaction. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 21st September, 1927.

No. 42. —Petition of Robert John Clarke, of Wellington. Praying for a compassionate grant from the funds of the State Accident Insurance Office. I am. directed to report that the Committee recommends that a magisterial inquiry be held to determine —(1) Whether there was an accident as alleged ; (2) if so, whether and to what extent the alleged accident contributed to petitioner's disability ; (3) what compassionate allowance, if any, would be reasonable in the circumstances. 21st September, 1927.

No. 45.—Petition of George Horace Hawk, of Onehunga. Praying for a compassionate allowance for services rendered as a Civil servant. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 21st September, 1927.

No. 66.—Petition of David Ferris Holmes, of Auckland. Praying for refund of stamp duty paid in 1920 on a transfer and mortgage, and not completed. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 21st September, 1927.

No. 23. —Petition of W. E. Anderson, of Auckland, and 140 Others. Praying for changing the incidence of motor-taxation by the imposition of a petrol-tax. I am directed to report that as a matter of policy is involved the Committee are of opinion that the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th September, 1927.

No. 144-. —Petition of Catherine Jane Crook, of Napier. Praying for a compassionate allowance in respect of the death of her husband. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petitions hould be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th September, 1927.

No. 64. —Petition of Albert Coles, of Johnsonvilie. Praying for relief in respect of railway superannuation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th September, 1927.

No. 137.—Petition of K. H. Feisst and 30 Others. Praying that, in the best interests of the primary industries, the Summer Time Bill be not passed into law. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1927.

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