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No. 139. —Petition of Florence Polson and 37 Others. Protesting against the hardships that country women and children will suffer through the passing of the Summer Time Bill, and that it be not passed into law. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1927.

No. 187. —Petition of Herbert Kilburn, of Auckland, and 2,000 Others. Praying that his son be placed on probation instead of imprisonment. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1927.

No. 189. —Petition of Thomas Charles Duncan, of Auckland. Praying that he be found suitable employment on account of hardship. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th October, 1927.

No. 119.—Petition of William Forrest, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for loss incurred on the Okahukura Tunnel contract. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1927.

No. 285.—Petition of Jonas Kingsbeer, of Linton, and Another. Praying for refund of land-tax paid in error. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 18th October, 1927.

No. 242. —Petition of Lawrence Broughton Hart, of New Plymouth. Praying for a refund of £42 stamp duty paid by him. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th October, 1927.

No. 59. —Petition of Frederick James Lake, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for loss of business through the passing of the Motor-vehicles Act, 1924. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Ist November, 1927.

No. 235.—Petition of Gladys Martha Dowse, of Wellington. Praying for legislation to enable her to have her child restored to her. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Ist November, 1927.

No. 295. —Petition of Charles Henry Hogg, of Wanga'nui. Praying for compensation and reinstatement in the service of the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Ist November, 1927.

No. 302.—Petition of S. M. Barclay, of Hawea Flat, Central Otago. Praying for refund of stamp duty paid on option to purchase which was not completed. f am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Ist November, 1927.

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