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REPORT. No. 35. —Petition of J. J. Clark, of Dannevirke. Petitionee prays that a just and adequate sum be paid him for services rendered in the Defence Department. I am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of this petition is now under the consideration of the Imperial authorities, in the opinion of the Committee this petition, together with a copy of the evidence taken thereon, should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, in terms of the recommendation of last year, and, further, that the evidence be printed. 4th November, 1904. Walter Symes, Chairman.

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