NATIVE LANDS.
■ : ■♦ : " — ~.' SITTING OF COMMISSION. * (Per Press Association.) WANGANTJI, March 22. The Native Land Commission opened its sittings here, this , morning;. The Chief Justice^ as president, informed the natives that* Mr. Skefrett had been instructed by the Government to act for them. ..-;,,,-<„ \ Tak&rangi Mete ivingi, a. leading local chief, spoke a few words of welcolrie.' i■* "■ ' •''•'• > i -' • . The .Chief Justice replied*, expressing the hope that the young Maoris of today would be as braVe. in the industrial struggle as their ancestors had fefeen formerly *an wary ; , \? Ay. •> * The Commission then . adjourned for a pouple of hours to enable thef natives to consult with Mr. Bkerrett. '-.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13430, 22 March 1907, Page 2
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105NATIVE LANDS. Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13430, 22 March 1907, Page 2
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