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No. 339. — Petition of Matthew Spencer. Praying for provision of money to enable him to replace furniture destroyed by fire in cottage at Boys' Training-farm, Weraroa. 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. 22nd October, 1920.

No. 341. —Petition of Henry Luks. Praying that the verdict of the Teachers' Appeal Court in favour of the Wellington Technical School Board be set aside and that a rehearing of the case be ordered. I have the honour to report that, whilst the Committee, under the circumstances, does not think it necessary to reopen the question of the proceedings before, and decision of, the Appeal Court, it finds that Mr. Henry Luks, who was for thirteen years a teacher in the Technical School, proved himself to be a capable, trustworthy, and successful teacher. 29th October, 1920.

Education Amendment Bill. The Education Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attacbed hereto. 2nd November, 1920.

No. 365. —Petition of Florence Suisted. of Mastertou. Praying for compensation for loss of salary incurred as result of illness whilst in the employ of Education Department. I have the honour to report that the Committee, whilst appreciating the services rendered by Miss Suisted during the epidemic, regrets that it has no recommendation to make. sth November, 1920.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the following resolution was passed by the Committee: "That the members of the Education Committee desire to place on record their high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the Chairman (Mr. Malcolm), and tender their sincere thanks to him." H. Atmore. sth November, 1920.

Final Report. The Education Committee, consisting of fourteen members, has during the session held eleven meetings, the average attendance at each meeting being ten members. Twelve petitions were referred to and considered by the Committee : of these, four were reported to the House for favourable consideration, two were reported for consideration, and six were reported " No recommendation." The Committee also considered the Education Amendment Bill, which was reported to the House. sth November, 1920.

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