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Nos. 307/1921 and 163/1922.—Petitions of R. 0. Fullbrook, of Taihape. For compensation for alleged injustice inflicted by tho Defence Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 17th October, 1922.

No. 277. —Petition of Carlin Gill, of Okato, Taranaki. Petitioner alleges that he is suffering disabilities through wounds and illness contracted while on active service in the South African War, and prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 17th October, 1922.

Nos. 360/1921 and 133/1922.—Petitions of James Hughes, of Wellington. Petitioner alleges that through his military services ho has incurred severe monetary losses, and prays for a compassionate allowance to meet same. 1 am directed to report that the Committee considers that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th October, 1922.

No. 54. —Petition of Matavaka Jessop, of Niue. Petitioner alleges that he was wrongfully imprisoned and detained by a military guard, and prays for compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 17th October, 1922.

No. 166. —Petition of John Swann, of Aotea, Raglan. Petitioner complains of alleged neglect and maltreatment by medical staff, and prays for compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th October, 1922.

No. 164. —Petition of Gilbert Weatherston, of Green Island, Otago. For further allowance for disabilities resulting from services in a Territorial camp. I am directed to report that the Committee considers that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th October, 1922.

No. 344. —Petition of Mabel Wright, of Auckland. For a compassionate allowance as the widow of the late Sergeant-major S. E. Wright, who was killed by a motor-bus at Devonport, Auckland. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government to favourably consider the granting of a compassionate allowance. 17th October, 1922.

No. 188/1921.—Petition of. R. 0. Chesney, of Wellington. That he be reinstated in the Staff Corps of the Defence Department, or be granted adequate compensation for loss of office. I am directed to report that, as a request has been made to withdraw this petition, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th October, 1922.

No. 332.—Petition of M. J. Cleary, of Greymouth. That his war pension of £1 10s. per week may be renewed. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th October, 1922.

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