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No. 334. —Petition of Patrick C. Carr, of Frankton Junction. Praying for a grant to cover expenses incurred when he was transferred from Auckland to Frankton Junction Railway-station. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th September, 1922.

No. 329. —Petition of Stella Flanagan, of Paeroa. Praying for compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's services in the Railway service. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should bo referred to the Government for consideration. 26th September, 1922.

No. 223. —Petition of Elizabeth C. McLeod, of Dunedin. Praying for compensation for loss of her husband, whose life was lost while in the employ of the Railway Department. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th September, 1922.

No. 303. —Petition of P. Oronin, of Ohakune Junction. Praying for compensation for loss of employment in the Railway Department. I am directed, to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th September, 1922.

No. 352. —Petition of Mary J. Johnson, of Dunedin. Praying for a compassionate grant as recompense for her late husband's services whilst in the employ of the Railway Department. I am directed to report that, as the Railway Department has complied with the prayer of the petition, the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth October, 1922.

Government Railways Amendment Bill. The Railways Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that the said Bill has been carefully considered, and the Committee recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. 20th October, 1922.

No. 317.—Petition of the GREYMouTn Borough Council. Praying for compensation for protective works constructed, which prevented flooding of land adjacent to the Grey River. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th October, 1922.

No. 340.—Petition of A. J. Hart, of Edendale, and 1,954 Others. Praying that an overhead bridge be erected at the level crossing at Kingsland Railway-station. I am directed to report that the Committee approves of the offer to the Mount Albert" Borough Council, and that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th October, 1922.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the able and impartial manner in which the Chairman, Mr. Bollard, has presided over its deliberations ; and further desires that this resolution be reported to the House. T. K. Sidey, 28th October, 1922. Member of the Committee.

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