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No. 364. —Petition of R. H. W. Hanson, of 305 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland. Praying for compassionate allowance in respect of injuries received 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, with a recommendation that the petitioner receive the sum of 15s. per week for a period of two years. 7th November, 1929.

No. 61. —Petition of H. McCabe, of Okato. Praying for further compensation for injuries resulting from an accident at Mataroa in 1918. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929.

No. 41.—Petition of E. Tangney, of Timaru. Praying for compensation or a pension owing to incapacity through injury received while a Railway servant. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Railways Committee desire to express their appreciation of the ability and courtesy displayed during the session by Mr. J. T. Hogan, as Chairman, in the conduct of the business of the Committee ; and, further, that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and also that it be reported to the House. W. J. Jordan, 7th November, 1929. Member of the Committee.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Railways Committee desire to express their appreciation of the capable and efficient manner in which their Committee Clerk, Mr. H. K. Hawken, has during this session carried out his duties ; and, further, that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and also that it be reported to the House. 7th November, 1929.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Railways Committee, consisting of ten members, has during the session held six meetings, with an average attendance at each meeting of six members. Fifteen petitions were referred to the Committee, twelve of which were finally dealt with and reported upon to the House as follows :— Favourable consideration .. . . .. .. . . 3 Consideration .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 No recommendation .. .. .. . . .. .. 3 Referred to the Lands Committee . . .. .. .. .1 7th November, 1929. Jas. T. Hogan, Chairman.

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