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No. 55.—Petition of Lyulph Tollemache, of Tauranga. Praying for a refund of excess land-tax alleged to have been paid. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Bth October, 1930.

No. 23. —Petition of Albert Spicer, of Christchurch. Praying for an inquiry into the reduction in his official position in the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1930.

No. 35.—Petition of Monica O'Connor, of Timaru. Praying for a compassionate allowance in respect of her late husband's service in the Police Force. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1930.

No. 17. —Petition of John Miller, of Wellington. Praying for safeguarding moneys paid to land-agents. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1930.

No. 2.—Petition of Henry Penman and Another, of Hastings. Praying for compensation for alleged injuries caused by fireworks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1930.

No. 180. —Petition of Edward Shanley, of Christchurch. Praying for reinstatment in the Police Force. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, with a view to providing the petitioner with a,n opportunity of the right of appeal. 10th October, 1930.

No. 116.—Petition of Frank Reed, of Auckland. Praying for an increase of superannuation allowance in respect of alleged premature retirement as Inspecting Engineer, Mines Department. I am. directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th October, 1930.

No. 228.—Petition of R. G. Stanley, of Wellington. Praying for an inquiry into his case and reinstatement in the lighthouse service of the Marine Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd October, 1930.

No. 227.—Petition of J. Vipond and 15 Others, of Auckland. Praying that Frederick Richard Field's services be obtained, and that he be given a position in the Public Service in connection with his scientific work. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with the suggestion that Mr. Field be granted an annuity to enable him to pursue his investigations and publish the results. 22nd October, 1930.