NATIVE LAND COURT

Southland Times, Issue 19291, 9 July 1924, Page 6

NATIVE LAND COURT

INVERCARGILL SITTING CONCLUDED. The Native Land Court, under the Presidency of Judge Gilfedder, M.A., LJL.M., concluded its Invercargill sessions on Monday afternoon. The business brought before the Court consisted of 117 applications. A few blocks of Native land were purtitioned and successors were appointed to William Harper, Richard Stevens, Caroline Thomas, John Wixon, Annie Wixon, Arthur H. Whybrow, George Whybrow, James Whybrow, Pera Whaitiri, Mohi Whit.au and others. Compensation for gravel taken by the Wallace County Council at Wakapatu was assessed, Kaitai Pahi to receive one-fourth and Tiopiro Haimona three-fourths. An order was made granting to Percy Willa the funeral and tangi expenses in connection with the death of Teoi Thoms. Probate on the will of Alfred Kihau Dawson was granted to John Topi and James Dawson, the executives named in the will. Probate of the will of Martha Dallas was refused under Section 134 of the Native Land Act 1909 on the grounds that neither of the attesting witnesses was a statutory witness within the meaning of the Act. Numerous sales of timber in the Hokonui and Atton blocks were confirmed. At the conclusion of the sessions Mr George Skerrett proposed a vote of thanks to the presiding Judge for the patient hearing and careful consideration that had been given to the various cases brought before the Court.* Mr James Wixon seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. Judge Gilfedder suitably responded.