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No. 236. —Petition of James Hay, of Heathcote Valley. Praying for a compassionate allowance owing to inability to work through an accident sustained while an employee of the Railway Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th October, 1927.

Government Railways AjFendment Bill. I am directed to report that the Committee has carefully considered the above Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill annexed hereto. 23rd November, 1927.

No. 314. —Petition of Harry McCabe, of Whangamomona. Praying for compensation for injuries received in a railway accident. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th November, 1927.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee desires to record its great appreciation of the tact and ability with which the Chairman, Mr. J. S. Dickson, has conducted the business of the Committee during the session. It further desires that this resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House. 29th November, 1927. J. A. Nash, Member of the Committee. *

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee desires to record its great appreciation of the ability and courtesy with which the Clerk, Mr. Dobbie, has carried out his various duties during the session. It also desires that this resolution shall be entered in the minutes of the Committee and reported to the House. 29th November, 1927.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee, consisting of ten members, has held eight meetings during the session, and the average attendance at these meetings has been seven. The Government Railways Amendment Bill and eleven petitions were referred to the Committee, and all of these were considered and reported upon. 29th November, 1927. J. S. Dickson, Chairman.

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