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No. 42/1949 —Petition of H. T. Fall A Praying for compensation for incapacity allegedly due to effects of hospital treatment. I have the honour to report that the member presenting the petition having requested permission to withdraw it, the Committee recommends that he be allowed to do so. 9th November, 1950. W. B. Tennent, for Chairman. No. 35—Petition of R. S. Bel,sham Praying for amendment to the procedure under the divorce and matrimonial causes legislation. 1 have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration. 16th November, 1950. No. 22—Petition of L. M. Estcourt Praying for relief on account of alleged wrongful dismissal from the Public Service. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 23rd November, 1950. No. 41 —Petition of J. R. B. Hansen and Another Praying for an inquiry at Gisborne into the actions of various persons and for compensation. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and has no recommendation to make. 23rd November, 1950. No. 43—Petition of H. A.. Ferguson and Others (being Ratepayers of the Papanui Riding of the County of Waimairi) Praying for amendment of the Christchurch Tramway District Act, 1920, to exclude the Papanui Riding of the County of Waimairi from the Christchurch Tramway Board's rating area. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered the petition, and recommends that it be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd November, 1950. T. P. Shand, Chairman. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given ; printing (390 copies), £lO. By Authority: R. E. Owen, Government Printer, Wellington. —1051. Price ]3d.

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