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No. 59/1943. —Petition of J. Shortal, of 38 Pox Street, InvercarglU Praying for inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his discharge from the New Zealand Permanent Military Forces, and for compensation. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to the Government for most favourable consideration. 4th October, 1944.

No. 15.—Petition of R. A. Belcher, of Pembroke Road, Stratford, and 12 Others. No. 34.—Petition of Charlotte A. Henderson, of "Wellington, and 3,122 Others Praying for an inquiry into certain obligations for military service. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th October, L 944. R. M. Macfarlane, Chairman.

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By Authority: E. V. Paul, Government Printer, Wellington. —1945.

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