A MAORI CLAIM.
PURCHASE OF ORAKEI BLOCK.
CPBIjS ASSOCIATION TILEQBAM.) AUCKLAND. March 27,
The question whether the Orakei natives were made landless when the Government purchased the block, is one that has lo be decided by the Native Land Court. Argument started this morning before Judge Acheson. Mr Sullivan appeared on behalf of the natives, who asked for the return of certain portions of land. Mr Meredith represented the Crown, and Mr Otene Paora appeared on behalf of certain native families. Mr Cooker watched the proceedings on behalf of the Church of England, which. •he said, was not reallv interested. He was there to help the Court. Mr Sullivan said the purchase of the block had been a cause of irritation to the natives. He asked to be allowed to search various transfers since the commencement of the purchase negotiations in 1912. and to be supplied with a list of moneys paid to the natives direct, or to anv person on their behalf.
Mr Sullivan's review of the position occupied most of the day, the case being adjourned for the production of further documents.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19889, 28 March 1930, Page 12
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