RETURN OF CERTIFICATES GRANTED AND REFUSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF "THE NATIVE LAND (VALIDATION OF TITLES) ACT, 1892."

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1893 Session I, G-02

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1893. NEW ZEALAND.

RETURN OF CERTIFICATES GRANTED AND REFUSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF "THE NATIVE LAND (VALIDATION OF TITLES) ACT, 1892."

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly in pursuance of Section 16 of the Act.

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RETURN OF CERTIFICATES UNDER SECTION 16 OF "THE NATIVE LAND (VALIDATION OF TITLES) ACT, 1892."

'No. of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Transaction in respect of which Validation is required. Amount of Purchasemoney. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate granted or refused. By what Judge, PuHATIKOTIKO No. 1 1. Conveyance dated 6th May, 1881, Panapa Waihopi to Daniel Jones, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Hemi Whakarau to John Gibson Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 22nd March, 1882, Hohepa Waikore to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1882, Kereama Waihopi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1886, Kereama Waihopi to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf 1. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1886, Mokaraka Waihopi to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf 1. Conveyance dated 28th March, 1882, Riria Waihopi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 31st March, 1882, Pera Tutoko to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 21st September, 1882, Tipene Tutaki to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1, Conveyance dated 11th July, 1884, Mihi te Rina Waiheke to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 29th December, 1886, Otene te Waka to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf 1. Conveyance dated 30th December, 1886, Mutu te Ua to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf 1. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Wikiriwhi Tutoko to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 15th April, 1882, Wi Mahuika to J. G. Kinross, of imdivided interest* 1, Conveyance dated 20th March, 1882, Herieta Teketeke, or Pakoha, to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 13th July, 1885, Heni Whakaaetanga to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 9th July, 1883, Hopa Tiakiwhare to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 8th December, 1884, Hemi te Awahaku to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 25th September, 1884, Mini Kerekere to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 9th March, 1882, Hoera Ranginui to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 14th March, 1882, Mihi te Rina te Ua to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 14th March, 1882, Hohua Parekowai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Manihera Maika, or Maika te Waiatua, to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 20th March, 1882, Wikiriwhi te Uenuku to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Aporina te Kurapa, otherwise Kurei, to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 7th April, 1886, Eruera te Awahaku to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf 1. Conveyance dated 6th December, 1890, G. L. Greenwood, as Sheriff of Poverty Bay District, to William Cooper, of undivided interest of Te Rina Parewhai* 1. Conveyance dated 18th March, 1882, Komaru Kahika to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 22nd May, 1886, Piripi te Awariki to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 1. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1882, Te XJri Maitai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 21st March, 1882, Hemi Kehukehu, or Tutoko, to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance , Kararaina Putukai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 24th July, 1882, Harata Pahoho to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 1. Conveyance dated 4th August, 1882, Ruihi Heihi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* Block ; £ s. i. 148 0 0 J1EA, 657 ACBES. Freclk. John Tiflen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted Q. B. Barton. 12 0 0 • 12 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 0 M 4 0 .0 V 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 14 0 0 20 0 0 13 0 0 Refused 12 0 0 Granted 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 Refused 12 0 0 It 12 0 0 Granted 12 0 0 15 0 0 H 12 0 0 12 0 0 If 13 0 0 21 0 0 Refused 12 0 0 Granted 13 0 0 m 12 0 0 0 12 0 0 it 12 0 0 » 12 0 0 12 0 0 * Aoi mired b; ilicant from ori| [iual purchaser. f Acquired by applicant direot from Natives

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Return under Section 16 of "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892"— contd.

No, of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Transactions in respect of which Validation is required. Amount of Purchasemoney. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate granted or refused. By what Judge. PUHATIKOTIKO No. i . Block ; k S, s. d. 5 5 0 .REA, 924 ACBES. 2. Conveyance dated 14th September, 1883, Kereama Waihopi to Eobert de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 3rd May, 1883, Tipene te Poha to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 27th October, 1884, Wikiriwhi Uenuku to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 27th February, 1886, Eangihuataki to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 2. Conveyance dated 19th January, 1885, Mihaere Parehe to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 26th April, 1883, Hohepa Waikore to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest*. 2. Conveyance dated 10th December, 1886, Ioapa te Hau to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 2. Conveyance dated 29th December, 1886, Te Otene te Waka to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 2. Conveyance dated 7th May, 1887, Eruera Awahaku to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 2. Conveyance dated 5th September, 1884, Aporo Paerata to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 2nd February, 1885, Hemi Kehukehu to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 12th December, 1885, Pera Tutoko to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Komaru to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 2. Conveyance dated 21st December, 1886, Panapa Waihopi to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 3. Conveyance dated 17th July, 1884, Manahira Maika, or Te Waiatua, to E. D. Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 11th May, 1885, Mere Mahuika to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5 5 0 5 0 0 8 0 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 6 0 0 10 0 0 8 0 0 Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepf armer Ditto „ • • • • Granted G. E. Barton. II 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 8 0 0 5 5 0 6 0 0 POHATIKOTIKO No. ! : Block ; t iBEA, 326 ACBES. Granted G. E. Barton. 3. Conveyance dated 15th August, 1885, Ka te Hani to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 3. Conveyance dated 9th May, 1887, Eruera te Awahaku to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 3. Conveyance dated 26th April, 1883, Hemi Whakarau to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 14th July, 1883, Hohepa Tahatata to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 19th July, 1884, Wi Akurangi to K. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 25th September, 1884, Aporo Paerata to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 28th April, 1885, Paora Haupa to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 6th May, 1885, Hereita Teketeke, or Pahoho, to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 11th May, 1885, Mere Mahuika to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 18th May, 1885, Epeniha Tipuna to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 9th July, 1885, Wi Mahuika to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 3. Conveyance dated 21st August, 1885, Heni Hinearangi to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto 4 0 0 4 0 0 tl 4 0 0 5 0 0 li • • • • 4 0 0 PUHATIKOTIKO No. 5 Block; A? 1EA, 1,652 ACBES. Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted G. E. Barton. 4. Conveyance dated 12th August, 1885, Karaitiana Euru to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 4. Conveyance dated 9th September, 1885, Horiana Taniwha to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 4. Conveyance dated 26th September, 1885, Katarina te Hane to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 *Ac luired by applicant from original purchaser. + Acquired by applicant direct from Natives.

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Return under Section 16 of "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892"— contd.

No. of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Transaction in respect of which Validation is required. Amount of Purchasemoney. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate I granted or refused. By what Judge. PUHATIKOTIKO IS 4. Conveyance dated 21st December, 1885, Panapa Waihopi to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 4. Conveyance dated 24th April, 1886, Atarata Buru to P. J. Tifien, of undivided interestt 4. Conveyance dated 29th April, 1886,Karepa Hautuku to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 4. Conveyance dated 6th September, 1886, Kereama Waihopi to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 4. Conveyance dated 23rd May, 1884, Wikitoria Kami to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest" i. Conveyance dated 19th July, 1886, Wikitoria Kanu to P. J. Tifien, of undivided interestf 4. Conveyance dated 7th May, 1887, Eruera te Awahaku to P. J. Tifien, of undivided interest! 4. Conveyance dated 26th April, 1883, Hemi Whakarau to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 16th June, 1883, Mihi te Rina te Ua to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 18th June, 1883, Komaru te Kahika to B.' de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 28th June, 1883, Kereama Waihopi to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 9th July, 1883, Hopa Tiakiwhare to B. de Mentmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 8th August, 1883, Hohua Parekowhai to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 8th September, 1884, Hiria te Hare to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 9th September, 1884, Aporo Paerata to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 19th December, 1884, Miri Buru to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 24th December, 1884, Mere Pitau to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 6th May, 1885, Hereita Teketeke to E. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 23rd May, 1885, Pirihira Konekone to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 13th June, 1885, Hira Hokokau to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 26th May, 1885, Pataromu Tawhaitari to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 10th October, 1884, Tuhura Buru to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 4. Conveyance dated 5th February, 1885, Huhana Matarae to B. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* o. 5 Blooe £ s. a. 12 0 0 ■.—continued. Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted G. E. Barton. 8 0 0 */ 6 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 6 6 0 6 6 0 PUHATIKOTIKO No. 7 Block ; A) BEA, 3,800 AOBBS. Granted G. E. Barton. 5. Conveyance dated 14th August, 1885, Hera Hokokao to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 5th September, 1885, Taraipine Tatua to P. J. Tifien, of undivided interest! 5. Conveyance dated 19th February, 1886, Heni Pomare to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interest! 5. Conveyance dated 26th March, 1886, Karepa Kautuku to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 6th April, 1886, Eruera te Awahaku to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 24th April, .1.886, Atareta Buru to P. 3. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 5th July, 1886, Te Witika Paku to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1882, Kereama Waihopi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 5th July, 1886, Kereama Waihopi to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 20th May, 1882, Wikitoria Kanu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 29th May, 1885, Wikitoria Kanu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 29th December, 1886, Otene te Waka to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 5. Conveyance dated 27th February, 1886, Bangihuataki to P. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestt 17 0 0 Predk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto 15 0 0 2 10 0 * 10 0 0 # 10 0 0 u 13 0 0 10 0 0 ft 10 0 0 II 3 6 8 10 0 0 m 10 0 0 20 0 0 it 12 0 0 * Act Luired b; >licant from ori| final lurchasar. t Aci [uirod b; ilicaut direct from Natives

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Return under Section 16 of "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892 "—contd.

No. of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Transaction in respect of which Validation is required. Amount of Purchasemoney. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate granted or refused. By what Judge. PUHATIKOTIKO 1 o. 7 Bloc: ;— continued. >. Conveyance dated 3rd May, 1886, Ngatimu Ngaohunga to F. J. Tiffen, of undivided interestf i. Conveyance dated 8th March, 1882, Matanuku Piro to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 9th March, 1882, Hoera Eanginui to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Hetaraka Matahuata to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Aporo Matahuata to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Iiohua Parekowhai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Nepia Tokitahi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* ;. Conveyance dated 10th March, 1882, Hemi Whakarau to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 14th March, 1882, Mihi te Rina te Ua to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 18th March, 1882, Komaru te Kahika to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 20th March, 1882, Hereita Pahoho to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 20th March, 1882, Wikiriwhi te Uenuku to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Wikiriwhi te Uenuku to J'. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 20th March, 1882, Ani Mereta Kehukehu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 21st March, 1882, Hemi Tutoko Kehukehu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 21st March, 1882, Kararaina Putukai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i, Conveyance dated 21st March, 1882, Hohepa Tahataha to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 22nd March, 1882, Heni Parataranga to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 22nd March, 1882, Hohepa Waikore to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 24th March, 1882, Eawiri Titirangi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 31st March, 1882, Harata Pahoho to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 31st March, 1882, Pira Tutoko to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 3rd April, 1882, Timi Morete to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 3rd April, 1882, Epiniha Hokeke to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* >. Conveyance dated 3rd April, 1882, Biria Hokeke to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 3rd April, 1882, Taraipine Tutaki to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 14th April, 1882, Hemi Potopoto to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 16th June, 1882, Aporo Paerata to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 8th March, 1884, Aporo Paerata to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 16th June, 1882, Katarina Pahoho to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 10th July, 1882, Mihaere Parehe to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 21st August, 1882, Nikoniko te Whawhatu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Nikoniko te Whawhatu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 30th August, 1882, Eawinia te Whiwhi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 21st September, 1882, Tipene Tutaki to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Manihira Maika to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* i. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Aporina te Kurapa to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* £ s. d. 10 0 0 Predk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted G. E. Barton. 10 0 0 it 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 * 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 i* " 10 0 0 13 6 8 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 15 0 0 10 0 0 * Acquired by applicant from original purcha; iear. equired by applicant direct from Nat: [ves.

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Return under Section 16 of "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892"— contd.

No. of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Transaction in respect of which Validation is required. Amount of Purchasemoney. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate granted or refused. By what Judge. PUHATIKOTIKO jt o. 7 Bloc) [ — continued. 5. Conveyance dated 9th December, 1882, Arapeta te Putiki to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 11th December, 1882, Wi te Matatara to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 11th December, 1882, Matiu Mautaka to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 11th December, 1882, Rini te Kani to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 13th December, 1882, Heruwini te Awatiki to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 13th December, 1882, Irakewa to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 16th December, 1882, Kaiwai to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 27th December, 1882, Ngapo Uenuku to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 27th December, 1882, Wiremu te Iretoro to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 8th January, 1883, Hone Korotau to J.'G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 16th January, 1883, Ruihi Heihi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 9th March, 1883, Turuhira Nohotu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th September, 1884, Turuhira Nohotu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 21st March, 1883, Karaitiana Euru to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 5th June, 1883, Kauru Matete to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Te Wharau Uenuku to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Eina Parewhai (as successor) to J. G. Kinross, of undivided shares of Henare te Huaki and Hohepa te Eama* 5. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Bina Parewhai (in her own right) to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 25th June, 1883, Tapine Turae to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th June, 1883, Wira te Ahimate to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th October, 1883, Pirihira te Ara to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance [dated 11th July, 1884, Mini te Rina Waiheke to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 21st July, 1884, Matiu Ngahona to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 21st July, 1884, Paora te Hongarangi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 30th July, 1884, Mere Wakana to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 8th September, 1884, Hiria te Hau to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th September, 1884, Pouri to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 12th September, 1884, Kereama Pomare to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 24th December, 1884, Niri Rutu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 13th April, 1885, Pirihira Konekone to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 13th April, 1885, Mata Paerata to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 18th May, 1885, Merehira Kehukehu to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 26th May, 1885, Patoromu Tawhaitari to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 27th May, 1885; Apiata Parekahika to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 13th July, 1885, Heni Whakaaetengi to J. G. Kinross, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 16th September, Mahuika tc Awariki to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* £ s. d. 10 0 0 Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted (t. B. Barton. 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 13 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 2 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 8 0 0 Eefused 10 0 0 Granted 10 0 0 10 0 0 14 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 12 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 2 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 12 0 0 15 0 0 45 0 0 10 0 0 * Aoi luired by ap] tlicant from ori| ;inal purchaser.

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Return under Section 16 of "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892"— contd.

* Acquired by applicant from original purchaser. + Paid for this and for share of same Native in No. 1. J This is an equitable interest only, the vendors having refused to execute transfer in terms of agreement. Note.—The omissions with regard to dates in the foregoing return are due to the fact that in many cases the dates are not ascertainable, the instruments being themselves defective in this respect. The foregoing is a correct return of certificates granted and refused under " The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1892," up to 24th July, 1893. G. B. Davy, Chief Judge. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil; printing (1,375 copies), £7 10s.

By Authority : Samuel Costall, Government Printer, Wellington.—1893. Price, 6d.

No. of Application, and Nature of Instrument evidencing Amount Transaction in respect of which Validation -p °i is required. 1 urcnase1 money. Name of Applicant. Whether Certificate granted or refused. By what Judge, Puhatikotiko I No. 7 Bloc: K — continued. 5. Conveyance dated 10th October, , Hemi Tuhura to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 19th November, Paora te Uaoterangi to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 25th November, Erina Matarae to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 3rd December, Piripi te Awariki to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 6th February, Ani te Puaroa to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 9th March, , Wikiriwhi Kehukehu to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 27th July, , Wiremu Kingi to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 6th May, 1881, Panapa Waihopi to D. Jones, of undivided interest* 5. Conveyance dated 27th July, , Te Keepa Pomare to R. de Montmollin, of undivided interest* £ s. d. 10 0 0 Fredk. John Tiffen, of Napier, Sheepfarmer Ditto Granted Granted G. E. Barton. 10 0 0 10 0 0 „ 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 17 0 0 148 0 Of 2 10 0 Lot 16, Township op 25. Conveyance dated 7th January, 1874, Hopihana and wife to William James Butler, of undivided interest* Monqonui ; | 20 0 0 | Abea, 1a. Ob. 17p. William Holmes Prosser, of Mongonui, Storekeeper Granted W. E. Gudgeon. Granted MOEHAU NO. 1, OB WAIKA'\ 47. Conveyance dated 29th April, 1885, Wi Patene Raukura, Hori Kerei Tuokioki, Rahera Tanui, Ruihana Kawhero, Tuihana te Owai, Te Koki, Reihana Poto, Karukino te Taniwha, Taiwiwi Tukumana, Akuhata Rereahi, Kahukore te Taniwha, Rawiri te Ua, Wiremu te Aramoana, and Pineamine Tanui in his own right, and as successor to Miriama Peehi, to the Auckland Timber Company (Limited), of undivided interests* wau Reseri /e ; Abea, 5,823 Acres. Kauri Timber Com- J Granted j W. E. Gudgeon. 145 0 0 I pany Omabu Block ; ; Abea, 624a. 3b. 19p. ; Abea, 62: 156 5 0 Stephen Hooper, of Waverley, Hotelkeeper Granted Robert Ward. 48. Conveyance dated 26th October, 1878, Te Peina . Tawaruangahua, Ihaka Tawaruangahua, Wiremu Hauauru, Mere Ratana, Ponita Hiniwha, Angikiha Hauauru, Raimapaha Pehunga. Ripeka Utanga, Hoana te Rou, Wiremu Hira, and Haena Mapu, to Stephen Hooper, of undivided interests 156 5 0 Granted Ramahiku No. 1 J 49. Conveyance dated 13th October, 1886, Keina Tao, : Metiria Hinei te Ahuarangi, Tarete te Papa, Poari Ngapo, Haare te Apa, Mita Tapa, Rahira Kuramate, Angikiha Takurua, Takarangi Mete Kingi, Wiremu Hauauru, Hoani Mete Kingi, Mere Mete Kaporere, Haenga Mapu, Mere Tiratahi, Hare te Moko, Huihana te Rore, Katarina (Sarah) Bell, and Wirihana Ngariki, to Stephen Hooper, of undivided interests Block ; Abea, 356 Acres. 178 0 0 Stephen Hooper Granted Granted I Robert Ward. jck; Area, 170 Acres. Granted I G. B. Davy. Kaingapipi Blo 51. Agreement dated 19th July, 1873, for sale and transfer of above land, Hape te Horohau and others to John Kebbell J 68 0 0 John Kebbell, of Ohau, Sheepfarmer Granted