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No. 35/1942. —Petition of L. W. Smith, Farmer, of Te Hana, and 229 Others Praying for the installation of a mechanical warning-device at the railway-crossing near Wellsford Railway-station. I am directed to report that, as the prayer of the petitioners has been substantially met by the provision recently made by the Railways Department, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th June, 1943.

No. 48/1941. —Petition of W. Memzies, Farmer, of Awana Whangapara, Great Barrier Island Praying that a Commission of inquiry be set up to investigate the general administration of the Great Barrier Island. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th June, 1943.

No. 24.—Petition! of J. O'Kane, of 1092 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland Praying for compensation for damages to a motor-car. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd July, 1943.

No. 48.—Petition of W. S. E. Moyle, of 61 Ruskin Street, Christchurch Praying that he be granted a compassionate allowance on account of alleged loss of income arising out of an accident while employed by the Railways Department. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 11th August, 1943.

No. 64.—Petition of Lilian G. E. Nixon, of Frankton Praying for cancellation of a Supreme Court order granting access in respect of her son. I have the honour to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted her legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1943.

No. 30.—Petition of G. Toogood, of 221 Main Road, Eastbourne, and 10 Others. No. 37.— Petition of Rev. W. Averill, of Auckland, and 558 Others. No. 42.—Petition of E. SharpLES, of Auckland, and 17 Others. No. 43. —Petition of Ellen I. Francis, of 23 Hamilton Road, Heme Bay, and 57 Others. Praying for an inquiry into matters affecting the censorship. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 25th August, 1943. W. M. C. Denham, Chairman. Approximate Cost of Paper.—Preparation, not given; printing (288 copies), £2 10s.

By Authority: E. Y. Paul, Government Printer, Wellington. —1943. Price 3d.]

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