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No. 48. —Petition of Amelia Wells. Praying that she be granted a pension or compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband, allegedly arising out of his war service. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th September, 1938.

No. 108/1937-38. —Petition of W. A. Clinton. Praying for increased war pension. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th September, 1938.

No. 172. —Petition of G. E. Maddaeoed. Praying that he be granted a war pension. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. W. J. Lyon, Chairman. 14th September, 1938.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the members of the Defence Committee desire to place on record their cordial appreciation of the ability, tact, and unfailing courtesy during the session manifested by the Chairman, Mr. W. J. Lyon, in the conduct of the business of the Committee ; and the members of the Committee further desire that this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Committee, and also that it be reported to the House. H. M. Christie, Member of the Committee. 14th September, 1938.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Defence Committee desires to place on record itp appreciation of the efficient services rendered by the Clerk of the Committee, Mr. E. B. Harman. 14th September, 1938.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Defence Committee, consisting of ten members, has held five meetings, with an average attendance of five members. Twelve petitions were considered and reported on to the House. W. J. Lyon, Chairman. 14th September, 1938.

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