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No. 72.—Petition of W. Thomson. Praying for a rehearing of his application for a reduction in his liabilities in respect of a property at Manukau. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 16th September, 1938.

No. 58.—Petition of Anne M. Toomey. Praying for a compassionate allowance, in consideration of her late husband's service with the Post and Telegraph Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 16th September, 1938.

No. 87.—Petition of Mate Vujcich. Praying for additional compensation on account of an injury sustained while in the employ of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 16th September, 1938.

No. 36.—Petition of J. Walker and 99 Others. Praying for the enforcement of regulations restricting trawling and seine-fishing in the Bay of Plenty. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 16th September, 1938.

No. 39.—Petition of W. L. Walker. Praying for investigation into the circumstances surrounding his bankruptcy. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration and inquiry. 16th September, 1938. A. H. Noedmeyeb, Chairman.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Petitions M to Z Committee passed the following resolution : " That this Committee place on record its high appreciation of the care and ability with which the Chairman, Rev. Mr. Nordmeyer, has conducted the business of the Committee, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." 16th September, 1938. John G. Cobbe, Member of the Committee.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Public Petitions M to Z Committee passed the following resolution : " That this Committee place on record its appreciation of the capable manner in which the Clerk, Mr. J. F. Koddoll, has carried out his duties during the session, and directs that this resolution be reported to the House." 16th September, 1938.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Public Petitions M to Z Committee, consisting of ten members, held eight meetings during the session ; the average attendance at each meeting was five. The following table shows the disposal of the business that came before the Committee :-— Petitions referred to the Committee . . .. . . .. . . 38 Petitions dealt with .. . . . . . . . . .... 23 Reports presented to the House .. .. . . .. .. 26 Petitions referred for most favourable consideration .. .. 2 Petitions referred for favourable consideration . . .. .. ... 4 Petitions referred for consideration and inquiry .. .. .. 2 Petitions given no recommendation . . .. .. . . 15 Petitions held over till next session . . .. .. .. 15 16th September, 1938. A. H. Nordmeyer, Chairman.

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