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No. 167.—Petition of W. Diack, of Glenham. Praying for relief on account of loss allegedly sustained through being deprived of railway communication. I am directed to report that as the subject-matter of the petition is relative to the land of the petitioner it is the opinion of the Committee that the petition should be referred to the Lands Committee. E. F. Healy, Chairman. 25th October, 1935.

Special Report. The Committee desires to record its appreciation of the tact and consideration shown to members and petitioners by its Chairman, Mr. E. F. Healy, and of the capable and impartial manner in which he has presided over its deliberations during the session; the Committee further desires that this resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and be reported to the House. A. S. Richards, Member of the Committee. 25th October, 1935. Special Report. The Committee desires to express its approval of the work done during the session by the Clerk, Mr. R. L. Cross, whose capable and efficient service is much appreciated by the Committee; and the Committee further desires that this resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and be reported to the House. 25th October, 1935.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions A to L Committee, consisting of ten members, held six meetings during the session; the average attendance at each meeting was six. The following table shows the disposal of the business which came before the Committee:— Petitions referred to the Committee .. .. .. .. 40 Petitions dealt with .. . . .. .. .. 21 Reported to the House .. .. . . .. . . . . 18 Petitions referred for most favourable consideration .. .. 4 Petitions referred for favourable consideration .. .. 13 Petitions referred for consideration .. .. .. 1 Petitions given no recommendation .. .. .. 2 Petitions referred to another Committee .. .. .. 1 Petitions held over until next session .. . . .. 19 E. F. Healy, Chairman. 25th October, 1935. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given; printing (310 copies), £2 ss.

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