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LAND COMMISSION (MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE).
Laid on the Table of both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.
Dunedin, Friday, 17 th February, 1905. The Commission met at the Land Office at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Matheson, Anstev, Hall, McCardle, and Paul. Publicity of Proceedings.-gloved by Mr. Anstev, seconded by Mr. Matheson, and carried, That the proceedings of the Commission be open to the Press, with the understanding that discussions are taken in Committee at the discretion of the Commissioners. The hour of 9.10 a.m., 18th February, was fixed for the start per express for Invercargill.
Invercargill, Monday, 20th February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. McCutchan. The itinerary for the Counties of Wallace and Southland was fixed. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. It was resolved to advertise the itinerary in the Invercargill papers, and later in the country papers, and to have it posted up in handbills at all post-offices and railway-stations. It was resolved that Mayors and County Chairmen of the district be invited to attend and give evidence. Invercargill, Tuesday, 21st February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. McCutchan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary reported that he had arranged with the officers of the Postal and Railway Departments to distribute and display five hundred handbills of the itinerary. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Scandrett, Hilton, McQueen, Mclnerney, and Gibson. Invercargill, Wednesday, 22nd February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: The whole of the Commission. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Copies were handed to the reporters of the report and recommendations of the Conference of Land Hoards held in Wellington last December. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hay, Kinross, and Mclntyre. Invercargill, Thursday, 23rd February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the previous day's meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Haughton, McLean, O'Connor, and Thompson. The Commission adjourned at 3.40 p.m., and proceeded, according to the itinerary, at 4.30 to Orepuki. Orepuki, Friday, 24th February, 1905. After driving out to the Waiau Mouth and Clifton, 6 a.m. to 9.45, the Commission met at Orepuki at 10.30. Present: All the members except Mr. Hall, who was absent on sick-leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Menzies, Watson, Brownridge, Carl Reichel, Oswald Reichel, Mooney, Hirst, McQuillan, Erskine, Pearse, Howard, Wilson, Howell, McLean, Dawson, Hodgett, Keene, Hall, Peterson, and Bennett. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m. I—o, 4A.
Inveecargill, Tuesday, 21st February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. McCutchan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary reported that he had arranged with the officers of the Postal and Railway Departments to distribute and display five hundred handbills of the itinerary. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Scandrett, Hilton, McQueen, Mclnerney, and Gibson.
Invercargill, Wednesday, 22nd February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: The whole of the Commission. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Copies were handed to the reporters of the report and recommendations of the Conference of Land Hoards held in Wellington last December. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hay, Kinross, and Mclntyre.
Invercargili., Thursday, 23rd Februaby, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the previous day's meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Haughton, McLean, O'Connor, and Thompson. The Commission adjourned at 3.40 p.m., and proceeded, according to the itinerary, at 4.30 to Orepuki.
Orbpuki, Friday, 24th February, 1905. After driving out to the Waiau Mouth and Clifton, 6 a.m. to 9.45, the Commission met at Orepuki at 10.30. Present: All the members except Mr. Hall, who was absent on sick-leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Menzies, Watson, Brownridge, Carl Reichel, Oswald Reichel, Mooney, Hirst, McQuillan, Erskiue, Pearse, Howard, Wilson, Howell, McLean, Dawson, Hodgett, Keene, Hall, Peterson, and Bennett. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m. 1— 0, 4a.
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Invercargill, Saturday, 25th February, 1905. The Commission left Orepuki at 7 a.m., arrived in Invercargill at 10, and met at 10.30, all the members being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Murchison, Driscoll, Osioni, Miller, and Fyffe. The Commission adjourned at 12.30, and proceeded to Stewart Island in the afternoon, arriving at Oban at 5.45 p.m.
Oban, Saturday, 25th February, 1905. The Commission met in the Athenaeum at 7.30 p.m. Present: All the members except Mr. Hall, who was absent on sick-leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Traill, Robertson, Fletcher, and Swan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 9.10 p.m. Paterson's Inlet, etc., Sunday, 26th February, 1905. The Commission, starting from Oban at noon, returned by Paterson's Inlet to the Bluff and Invercargill. Merivale, Monday, 27th February, 1905. The Commission left Invercargill at 8.55 a.m. for Otautau, arriving there at 11.20, and spent the rest of the day driving to the Waiau Bridge and visiting the Merivale Settlement, getting back to Otautau at 8.45. Otautau, Tuesday, 28th February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the members except Mr. Forbes, who was absent on leave. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Heenan, Casey, Twogood, Davley, Scott (2), King, Capper, Horrell, Barwill, Saltin, Saunders, Smith, and Newton. The Commission adjourned at 5.45. Invercargill, Wednesday, Ist March, 1905. The Commission stayed the night at Otautau, drove through the Drummond country to Wiuton, and was unable to hold its advertised meeting there for lack of witnesses. The Commission reached Invercargill at 3.30 p.m.; held a meeting and considered the ballot system at considerable detail, after an exhaustive description by Mr. Hay, Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Southland District. Adjourned at 6 p.m. Invercargill, Thursday, 2nd March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Whitman, Mcßain, Leggatt, Hannan, Oseoni, Hilton, Petrie, Piper, Treiseder, Mackie, Mclnernie, and Hay. The itinerary for the Queenstown-Dunedin journey was agreed upon in committee. It was resolved to ask the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, to meet the Commission at Ranfurly on Thursday, 16th March, to arrange for the Land Board of Otago to give evidence in-fore the Commission on Tuesday, 21st March, and to advise about visiting Balclutha, Owaka. Poniahaka, Tapanui, and Lawrence, The Commission adjourned at 8.30 p.m. Wyndham, Friday, 3rd March, 1905. The Commission met at 10.30 a.m. Present: All the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Milne, Thomson, Coosbie, McCallum, Sinclair, Campbell, Ayson, and Marsh. The Commission rose at 5.30, and visited the Wyndham Dairy Factory.
Paterson's Inlet, etc., Sunday, 26th Febbuary, 1905. The Commission, starting from Oban at noon, returned by Paterson's Inlet to the Bluff and Inveroargill. i\Jehivai.e, Monday, 27th February, 1905. The Commission left Inveroargill at 8.55 a.m. for Otautau, arriving there at 11.20, and spent the rest of the day driving to the Waia.ii Bridge and visiting the Merivale Settlement, getting back to Otautau at 8.45.
Otautau, Tuesday, 28th February, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the members except Mr. Forbes, who was absent on leave. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Heenan, Casey, Twogood, Davley, Scott (2), King, Capper, Horrell, Barwill, Saltin, Saunders, Smith, and Newton. The Commission adjourned at 5.45. Invercargill, Wednesday, Ist March, 1905. The Commission stayed the night at Otautau, drove through the Drummond country to Winton, and was unable to hold its advertised meeting there for lack of witnesses. The Commission reached Invercargill at 3.30 p.m.; held a meeting and considered the ballot system at considerable detail, after an exhaustive description by Mr. Hay, Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Southland District. Adjourned at 6 p.m.
Invhrcargill, Thursday, 2nd March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Whitman, Mcßain, Leggatt, Hannan, Oseoni, Hilton, Petrie, Piper, Treiseder, Mackie, Mclnernie, and Hay. The itinerary for the Queenstown-Dunedin journey was agreed upon in committee. It was resolved to ask the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Dunedin, to meet the Commission at Ranfurly on Thursday, 16th March, to arrange for the Land Board of Otago to give evidence before the Commission on Tuesday, 21st March, and to advise about visiting Balclutha, Owaka. Poniahaka, Tapanui, and Lawrence, The Commission adjourned at 8.30 p.m.
Wtndham, Friday, 3rd Mahch, 1905. The Commission met at 10.30 a.m. Present: All the members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Milne, Thomson, Coosbie, McCallum, Sinclair, Campbell, Ayson, and Marsh. The Commission rose at 5.30, and visited the Wyndham Dairy Factory.
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Wyndham, Saturday, 4th March, 1905. The Commission left Wyndham before 7 a.m., and visited Mataura Island and the Glenham Settlement, returning to Wyndham shortly after 10 a.m.
Gore, Monday, 6th March, 1905. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Turnbull, Smaille, MacGregor, Popplewell, Lamb, Miller, Keith, Smith, Waddell, Johnson, McLachlan, Mac Gibbon, and Aitken. The Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m. Riversdale, Tuesday, 7th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Henderson, Inder, Stuart, Murdock, Pollock, Mortimer, and Kelly. The Commission adjourned at 4.15 p.m. Waikaia, Wednesday, Bth March, 1905. The Commission left Riversdale at 7 a.m., and met at Waikaia at 10. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Anstey, Forbes, McCardle, McLennan, Paul, Hall, and McCutchan The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Henderson, Robinson, McLennan, McGregor, Baxter," Mackenzie, MeKinnel, Maker, Murchison, and Macandrew. The Commission adjourned at 1.45, reached Riversdale at 4.30. and arrived at Lumsden 6.45. Lumsden, Thursday, 9th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs McKerrow, Hall, Forbes, Anstey, Paul, McCardle, McCutchan, and McLennan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs, Mine, McLeod, Fraser, Martin, Olsen, McDonald, Gibson, Paterson, Price, t.nd Soper. The Commission adjourned at 2 p.m., and arrived at Queenstown at 9.30. Queenstown, Friday, 10th March, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Forbes, absent on leave. The evidence of Mr. Fraser was taken. Messrs. Matheson, McCutchan, and Johnston were delegated to see the country at the head of Lake Wakatipu, and report to the Commission. Resuming, the following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McKenzie, George, Segar, and Mcßride. . The Otago itineraiy was further considered m Committee. The Commission adjourned at 2 p.m., and drove round the district to Baird's homestead and back. . _ - „ It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Johnston, and carried, That the Commissioners thank Mr. Hay, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Southland District, for the courtesy he has shown' to the Commission during its visit to his district, and the information he has been good enough to supply, and instructs the Secretary to forward him a copy of this resolution. Aurowtown, Saturday, 11th March, 1905. The Commission left Queenstown at 6.30 a.m., and met at Arrowtowu at 9.30. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr. Preston was heard. The Commission adjourned at 9.15. Pembroke, Saturday, 11th March, 1905. The Commission left Arrowtown at 9.30, and, travelling by the Cardrona Valley, reached Pembroke at 6 p.m., and held a meeting at 7.30. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. MaeDougall, Barker, Studholnie, sen., and Studholme, jun. The Commission adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
RIVERSDALE, TUESDAY, 7TH MARCH, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Henderson, Inder, Stuart, Murdock, Pollock, Mortimer, and Kelly. The Commission adjourned at 4.15 p.m.
Waikaia, Wednesday, Bth March, 1905. The Commission left Riversdale at 7 a.m., and met at Waikaia at 10. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Anstey, Forbes, McCardle, McLennan, Paul, Hall, and McCutchan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Henderson, Robinson, McLennan, McGregor, Baxter,' Mackenzie, McKinnel, Malier, Murchison, and Macandrew. The Commission adjourned at 1.45, reached Riversdale at 4.30. and arrived at Lumsden 6.45.
Lumsdbn, Thubsday, 9th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs McKerrow, Hall, Forbes, Anstey, Paul, McCardle, McCutchan, and McLennan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs, Mine, McLeod, Fraser, Martin, Olsen, McDonald, Gibson, Paterson, Price, uid Soper. The Commission-adjourned at 2 p.m., and arrived at Queenstown at 9.30.
Queenstown, Friday, 10th March, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Forbes, absent on leave. The evidence of Mr. Fraser was taken. Messrs. Matheson, McCutchan, and Johnston were delegated to see the country at the head, of Lake Wakatipu, and report to the Commission. Resuming, the following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McKenzie, George, Segar, and Mcßride. The Otago itinerary was further considered in Committee. The Commission adjourned at 2 p.m., and drove round the district to Baird's homestead It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Johnston, and carried, That the Commissioners thank Mr Hay, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Southland District, for the courtesy he has shown" to the Commission during its visit to his district, and the information he has been good enough to supply, and instructs the Secretary to forward him a copy ot this resolution.
Arrowtowjt, Saturday, 11th March, 1905. The Commission left Queenstown at 6.30 a.m., and met at Arrowtowu at 9.30. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr. Preston was heard. The Commission adjourned at 9.15.
Pembroke, Saturday, 11th March, 1905. The Commission left Arrowtown at 9.30, and, travelling by the Cardrona Valley, reached Pembroke at 6 p.m., and held a meeting at 7.30. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. MacDougall, Barker, Studholme, sen., and Studholme, jun. The Commission adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
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Cromwell, Monday, 13th March, 1905. The Commission, leaving Pembroke at 7.30 a.m., lunched at Queenstown at 12, and reached Cromwell at 3 p.m., sitting at 3.30. Present: All the members of the Commission except Mr. Johnston, absent on urgent private affairs. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McWhirter, Werner, Cockburn, Holden, Jackson, Ritphie, Home, and McCreagh. Correspondence was disposed of in committee, and a further portion of the itinerary settled. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Clyde, Tuesday, 14th March, 1905. The Commission left Cromwell at 7.30 a.m., and met at Clyde at 9.45. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Farsander, Sheeby, Pilcher, Naylor, Mac Arthur, Fache, and Cuthbertson. Some fine fruit was forwarded for the Commission by Mr. Sheeby, who was suitably thanked before the close of the meeting by the Chairman. The Commission adjourned-at 2 p.m., and proceeded by Earnscleugh to Alexandra, visiting the farm of Mr. Iversen by the way. Alexandra, Tuesday, 14th March, 1905. The Commission met at 4.30. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Iversen, Mcllroy, Spain, Thomson, Butler, and Ballantvne. The Engineer of the Vincent County Council wrote and supplemented his evidence, and his letter was handed to the reporters of the Commission. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m. Ophir. Wednesday, 15th March, 1905. The Commission, starting early from Alexandra, arrived at Ophir (Black's) at noon, and met at 2 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Arnean, Nikolsen, Pibches, Ramsay, Mannery, Truedale, Laidlaw, and Wilson. The minutes of the Clyde and Alexandra meetings were, after discussion, confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m. St. Bathan's, Thursday, 16th March, 1905. Starting from Ophir at 7.30 a.m., the Commission arrived at St. Bathan's at 11. Oii the way Mr. Wilson met the Commission on the boundary of his farm opposite Matakauri, ml pointed out the irrigation-work in which he has been engaged for some years past on his homestead and small grazing-run, and drew attention to his stock, illustrating his evidence of the previous evening. The place greatly impressed the Commission as an example of successful irrigation. The Commission met at noon. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Pyle, McLeary, Morgan, Hickson, Mcc, Elliot, and Wilson (2). ~ _ T . . . ~ , The Commission adjourned at 2 p.m., proceeding at once to Naseby, arriving at that place at 8.15 p.m. Ranfurly, Friday, 17th March, 1905. The Commission drove to Ranfurly, arriving at 10 a.m., and met at once. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Forester, Black, Law, jun., McLasky, Scott, D ° W Th!'CommissionTdjburned at 12.45, visited the Fore* Nursery hard by, returning to Naseby at i o'clock.
Alexandra, Tuesday, 14th March, 1905. The Commission met at 4.30. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Iversen, Mcllroy, Spain, Thomson, Butler, and Ballantyne. Tli'e Engineer of the Vincent County Council wrote and supplemented his evidence, and his letter was handed to the reporters of the Commission. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Ophir, Wednesday, 15th March, 1905. The Commission, starting early from Alexandra, arrived at Ophir (Black's) at noon, and met at 2 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Arnean, Nikolsen, Pibches, Ramsay, * tannery, Truedale, Laidlaw, and Wilson. The minutes of the Clyde and Alexandra meetings were, after discussion, confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
St. Bathan's, Thursday, 16th March, 1905. Starting from Ophir at 7.30 a.m., the Commission arrived at St. Bathan's at 11. Oil the way Mr. Wilson met the Commission on the boundary of his farm opposite Matakauri, m<l pointed out the irrigation-work in which he has been engaged for some years past on his homestead and small grazing-run, and drew attention to his slock, illustrating his evidence of the previous evening. The place greatly impressed the Commission as an example of successful irrigation. The Commission met at noon. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Pyle, McLeary, Morgan, Ihckson, Mcc, Elliot, an TheTommission adjourned at 2 p.m., proceeding at once to Naseby, arriving at that place at 8.15 p.m.
Ranfurlt, Feidat, 17th March, 1905. The Commission drove to lianfurly, arriving at 10 a.m., and met at once. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Forester, Black, Law, jun., McLasky, Scott, DOW Th!'Co n mm l i« S Ton e a l djourned at 12.45, visited bhe Forest Nursery hard by, returning to Naseby at i o'clock.
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Naseby, Friday, 17th March, 1905. The Commission met at 4.15. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Anstey, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Brown, Lobb, Kirk, Gordon, Johnson, and lnder. In Committee the minutes were confirmed of the meetings at Ophir, 15th March; St. Bathan's, 16th March; Ranfurly, 17th March. The Commission adjourned at 8.30 p.m.
Waipiata, Saturday, 18th March, 1905. The Commission left Naseby at 8 a.m., and met at Waipiata at 10 a.m. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Logan, Glendinning, Neder, Scott, McSkilling, and Mathias. The Commission adjourned at 12.20, and proceeded by train to Dunedin. MIDDLEMARCH, MONDAY, 20TH MARCH, 1905. The Commission left Dunedin by train at 7.45 a.m., arriving at Middlemarch at 10.47, and met at 11. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Hanson, Mason, Hay, and Moymhan. The itinerary for North Otago was considered and adopted in committee. The minutes of the Naseby and Waipiata meetings were read and confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 1.30, getting back to Dunedin at 5.43. Dunedin, Tuesday, 21st March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. _ The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Donald Reid, Livingstone, Dallas, Barrie, Mackenzie, Hannan, and Atkinson. The Commission adjourned at 4.45 p.m. Owaka, Wednesday, 22nd March, 1905. The Commission left Dunedin at 8.25 a.m. by express, reached Owaka at 12.40 p.m., and met at 1.15. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Young, Baley, and Carolan. A motion by Mr. McLennan, for the examination at the present stage of Mr. Ranger O Neil, was lost on the voices. . . , In committee the minutes of the Middlemarch and Dunedin meetings were read and confirmed. The Oamaru-Dunedin itinerary was reconsidered, and left unaltered. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m., and reached Balclutha at 6.30 by special tram. Balclutha, Thursday, 23rd March, 1905. The Commission visited the Barnego Settlement at 7 a.m., and met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Hall, absent on sick-leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Christie, Stevenson, Clark, and Shand. The Commission adjourned at 10.10, caught the express at 10.30, reaching Clinton at 11.20. Clinton, Thursday, 23rd March, 1905. The Commission drove out to the Pomahaka Settlement, returning at 3.45, and met at 4 p.m. /'resent- All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Taylor, Clark, McGregor, Anderson, Clement, llen The clmSn adjourned at 6 p.m., and proceeded by special train to Tapanui, arriving at 7.30. Tapanui, Friday, 24th March, 1905. The Commission visited the Tapanui Forest Nursery, and met at 9 55 a.m. Present- All the Commissioners except Messrs. Johnston and Hall, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Sim, Hewart, and Woods. The Commission adjourned at 12, and drove to Lawrence by Edievale and Beaumont, arrivrnp at 7.30 p.m.
MIDDLEMARCH, MONDAY, 20TH MARCH, 1905. The Commission left Dunedin by train at 7.45 a.m., arriving at Middlemarch at 10.47, ami met at 11. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Hanson, Mason, Hay, and Moymhan. The itinerary for North Otago was considered and adopted in committee. The minutes of the Naseby and Waipiata meetings were read and confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 1.30, getting back to Dunedin at 5.43.
Dtjnedin, Tuesday, 21st March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Donald Reid, Livingstone, Dallas, Barrie, Mackenzie, Hannan, and Atkinson. The Commission adjourned at 4.45 p.m.
Owaka, Wednesday, 22nd March, 1905. The Commission left Dunedin at 8.25 a.m. by express, reached Owaka at 12.40 p.m., and met at 1.15. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Young, Baley, and Laiolan. ( A motion by Mr. McLennan, for the examination at the present stage of Mr. Ranger O Neil, was lost on the voices. In committee the minutes of the Middlemarch and Dunedin meetings were read and confirmed. The Oamaru-Dunedin itinerary was reconsidered, and left unaltered. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m., and reached Balclutha at 6.30 by special tram.
Balclutha, Thursday, 23rd March, 1905. The Commission visited the Barnego Settlement at 7 a.m., and met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Hall, absent on sick-leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Christie, Stevenson, Clark, and Shand. The Commission adjourned at 10.10, caught the express at 10.30, reaching Clinton at 11.20.
Clinton, Thursday, 23rd March, 1905. The Commission drove out to the Pomahaka Settlement, returning at 3.45, and met at 4 p.m. Present ■ All the Commissioners excepi Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Taylor, Clark, McGregor, Anderson, Clement, Hen The ComSion adjourned at 6 p.m., and proceeded by special train to Tapanui, arriving at 7.30.
Tapanui, Friday, 24th March, 1905. The Commission visited the Tftpanui Forest Nursery, and met at 9.55 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Johnston and Hall, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Sim, Hew art, and Woods. The Commission adjourned at 12, and drove to Lawrence by Edievale and Beaumont, arnv..,? at 7.30 p.m.
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Lawrence, Saturday, 25th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Fraser, Robertson, Edie, Bulfin, and O'Neil (Crown Ranger). Before the examination of the last witness it was moved by Mr. McCardle, seconded by Mr. Matheson, and carried, That preference be given to other witnesses. The Chairman accordingly invited other witnesses, and there was no response. The Commission adjourned at 2.40, and proceeded to Dunedin.
Dunedin, Monday, 27th March, 1905. On the way to Dunedin on the 25th the Commission was met at Milton by the Mayor of the Borough, with his Council and some local notabilities, warmly welcomed, and cordially entertained. On the 27th they met in Dunedin at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Scott and Cotton. Requests were directed to be sent to the following: Messrs. Haycock, Todd, Lethbridge, Stevens, and McCurdie, to attend and give evidence at the next day's sitting of the Commission. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. The Commission adjourned a* 4 p.m. Dunedin, Tuesday, 28th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Roberts, Barclay, Ferguson, Lethbridge, Bell, and Craig. The Commission adjourned at 4.50 p.m. Palmerston, Wednesday, 29th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10.30 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. McLennan and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Clarke, Heckler, McGregor, E. Clarke, Duncan, E. H. Clarke, Ross, and D. Ross. The Commission adjourned at 3 p.m., and proceeded to Oamaru. Windsor, Thursday, 30th March, 1905. The Commission, after driving through the Ellerslie and Windsor Park Estates, met at Windsor at 10.35 a.m. , The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Don, McCallum, McCrae, Bates, bteeie, Davis, Lomptone, and O'Connor. The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m., and drove on to Ngapara. Ngapara, Thursday, 30th March, 1905. The Commission met at 3.30 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the meetings at Palmerston and Windsor were read and confirmed. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. '_ The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Smith, Kidd, King, McMurtrie, and Banon. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m. Tokarahi, Friday, 31st March, 1905. The Commission left Ngapara at 9 a.m., drove round the Elephant Cliff and Tokarahi Downs, and met at Tokarahi at 11.30. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Dagler, Beck, Porter, De Huguas, Evans, and McGradie. The Commission adjourned at 3.35 p.m.
DuNBDiN, Tuesday, 28th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Roberts, Barclay, Ferguson, Lethbridge, Bell, and Craig. The Commission adjourned at 4.50 p.m.
Palmerston, Wednesday, 29th March, 1905. The Commission met at 10.30 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. McLennan and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Clarke, Heckler, McGregor, E. Clarke, Duncan, E. H. Clarke, Ross, and D. Ross. The Commission adjourned at H p.m., and proceeded to Oamaru.
Windsor, Thursday, 30th March, 1905. The Commission, after driving through the Ellerslie and Windsor Park Estates, met at Windsor at 10.35 a.m. , The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Don, McCallum, McCrae, Bates, Steele, Davis, Lomptone, and O'Connor. The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m., and drove on to Ngapara.
Ngapara, Thursday, 30th March, 1905. The Commission met at 3.30 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The minutes of the meetings at Palmerston and Windsor were read and confirmed. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. •_ The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Smith, Kidd, King, McMurtrie, and Banon. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m.
Tokauahi, Friday, 31st March, 1905. The Commission left Ngapara at 9 a.m., drove round the Elephant, Cliff and Tokarahi Downs, alld The foßOTring witnesses were heard : Messrs. Dagler, Beck, Porter, De Huguas, Evans, and MoGradie. The Commission adjourned at 3.35 p.m.
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Duntroon, Friday, 31st March, 1905. The Commission left Tokarahi, drove round the Marewhenua Estate, and met at Duntroon at 7 p.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hill, Chalmers, Sutherland, Reid, Wilson, Stevenson, Gilligan, Manner, MacNare, Wylie, and Valentine. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Oamaru, Saturday, 1st April, 1905. The Commission left Duntroon by train at 8.25 a.m., and met in Oamaru at 10.30. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Nicholl, Goodson, Russell, Burbury, McCurdy, Robinson, Crawford, Barron, and Grave. On the motion of Mr. Hall, Mr. Johnston seconding, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed lo Mr. Barron, Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Otago Land District, for his kindness and consideration throughout the Commission's journey in Otago, and of appreciation of his great services to the Commission. The Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m.
Waimatk, Monday, 3rd Apkil, 1905. The Commission met at 10.9 a.m. The minutes of the meetings at Windsor, Ngapara, Tokarahi, Duntroon, and Oamaru were read and confirmed. . . Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Hall, and carried, That the Commissioners of the various Land Offices furnish at once, addressed to Christchurch, to the Commission key-maps of each district, and their ideas of visiting the various settlements in their districts, and provide pamphlets of land-sales with maps on arrival in each district. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. The Commission adjourned at noon, and resumed at 4 p.m., after visiting the neighbouring settlements. T , . T , -. T The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Koskerie, Watt, Leonard, Nash, McLean, Hawkins, Bitchener, and Lundon. The Canterbury itinerary was settled in committee. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m.
Morvbn, Tuesday, 4th April, 1905. The Commission met at 10.30 a.m. ■ The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Beere, Barnett, Hay, Bruce, Foreyth, Henstridge, and Coreivan. The Commission adjourned at 2.15.
Timaru, Wednesday, 5th April, 1905. After visiting the Settlements of Rosebrook and Tohuka, the Commission met at 1 p.m. Present: All the members of the Commission. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Trip, Knight, Corrigan, and Elms. Petitions with forty-three signatures, and more to come, were presented by Mr. Tripp to the Chairman and members of the Land Commission from runholders and farmers in Canterbury, Otago, and Southland ; were passed in to the reporters (official) to be placed in the appendix to the Commission's report. . The Commission adjourned at 3.30 p.m., and went by tram to i< airlie.
Burke's Pass, Thursday, 6th April, 1905. The Commission left Fairlie at 7 a.m., drove to Te Kapo, and met at Burke's Pass at 4 p m The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Guthrie, McGregor, G. I. Hamilton, W. b Hamilton, and Mclntosh. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
FAiniiiB, Thursday, 6th Ai'Rir>, 1905. The Commission met at 7.45 p.m. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Trotter and Ross. Correspondence and minutes were discussed in committee. The Commission adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
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Albuky, Friday, 7th April, 1905. The Commission, starting at 7.30 a.m., met at Albury at 10. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. J. Rutherford, Curtis, Kidd, Robertson, and McCort. The Commission adjourned at noon.
Pleasant Point, Friday, 7th April, 1905. The Commission met at Pleasant Point at 3.45 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Johnston and Hall. The minutes of the meetings at Morven, Timaru, Burke's Pass, Fairlie, and Albury were read and confirmed. No witnesses presenting themselves, the Commission adjourned at 6 p.m., and left for Timaru.
Timaru, Saturday, 8th April, 1905. The Commission met at 11 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were" heard: Messrs. Cleland, Vogue, Casey, Driscoll, Maslin, Norrish, Scott, and Waite. The Commission adjourned at 4 p.m.
St. Andrew's, Monday, 10th April, 1905. The Commission left Timaru at 8 o'clock a.m., drove through Pareora No. 1 and Pareora No. 2 and Otaio Settlement, and met at St. Andrew's at 2 p.m. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Fraser, Thompson, Watson, Besley, O'Connor, Marshall, Sheehan, and Campbell. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
Geraldine, Tuesday, 11th April, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Keeland, Wreatham, Anderson, Quderbock. Freil, England, and Thew. Moved by Mr. McCutchiui, seconded by Mr. Matheson, and carried, That Messrs. Campbell and Allan, valuers for Canterbury, be subpenced to give evidence in Christchurch on Saturday, 15th April'. The Commission adjourned at noon.
Tiomuka, Tuesday, 11th April, 1905. The Commission left Geraldine at 12.45, drove round the Rakatairi and Waiapi Settlements, and met at Temuka at 3.45 p.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. I. Talbot, Acton, Angland, Green, Lator, Davis, Horgan, Cannell, and Melten. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m., and proceeded to Ashburton by tram.
Ashburton, Wednesday, 12th April, 1905. The Commission drove on to Longbeach, were shown over that estate by Mr. John Grigg, and met in Ashburton at 3 p.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Grigg, Laugley, Chapman, Harding, and Held.
Methven, Thursday, 13th April, 1905. The Commission, leaving Ashburton at 7.35 a.m. by train for Rakaia, drove round the settlements of Highbank and Marawiti, and met at Methven at 2 p.m The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Leggatt, Acland, Overton, Murchison, Anderson, Stockdill, Gilpin, and Thompson. The evidence closed at 4.35. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
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Rakaia, Thursday, 13th April, 1905. The Commission met at Rakaia at 7 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Gee, Shannon, and Burns. The Commission adjourned at 8.30, and proceeded to Christchurch by the second express.
Christchurch, Friday, 14th April, 1905. The Commission, after driving round the settlements in the neighbourhood, met in Christchurch at 11 a.m. A list was adopted of persons occupying official positions and of experts to be asked to give evidence, in committee. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m. Christchurch, Saturday, 15th April, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. After 10 a.m. the following witnesses were heard in public: Messrs. McCulloch, Harrison, Ayers, Overton, Larsen, and Maiming. The Commission adjourned at 4.30 p.m. Cheviot (Mackenzie), Monday, 17th April, 1905. The Commission, after the journey up from Christchurch, met at 4.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, McLennan, McCardle, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Vaughan, Gee, Archibald, Oliver, Fleming, Pulley, Wilson, Bait, Cell, Barker, Hodson, Stevenson, R. Fleming, Honghey, Hanson, Henshaw, and Hogan. The Commission adjourned at 10.30 p.m. Waiau, Wednesday, 19th April, 1905. The Commission spent the 18th in travelling from Cheviot, by Scargill and Waipara, to Culverden. On the 19th it drove to Waiau, and met there, after visiting the Lyndon and Highfield Settlements, at 2 p.m Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, and McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Parley, Boyd, Bunting, Fitzpatrick, Gardiner, W. Rutherford, Douds, Beavan, Richards, Webb, and W. T. Rutherford. The Commission adjourned at 4.25, and drove back to Culverden Hawarden, Thursday, 20th April, 1905. The Commission left Culverden at 7.45, drove round the Medbury and Horsley Down Settlements, and met at Hawarden at 10.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, and McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Gardner, White, Anderson, Brooker, and Hewett. The Commission adjourned at 12.15, drove to Waikari, and reached Christchurch by the afternoon train. CHRISTCIIUTtOH, TUESDAY, 25T1-I APRIL, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Paul, McLennan, Anstey, Matheson, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hepworth, Freeman, Glen, Hall, Williams. Rennie, Dunlop, Aplin, Ozanne, Bunne, Maffey, Pitman, Newlgnn, Jameson, McGloin, and Daniel. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. Christchurch, Wednesday, 26th April, 1905. The Commission met at 10 arm. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Forbes, Matheson, Paul. Anstey, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Paterson, Williams, Yates, Lawry, Staverley. Lewis Baynon, Atkinson, A. M. Miller, W. Miller, Neil, J. Miller, Agar, Allen, Lewis. At 6 p.m. adjourned until 7.30, after which Messrs. Joyce and Wood gave evidence. The Commission adjourned at 8 p.m. 2—o. 4a,
Chriktohurch, Saturday, 15th April, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. After 10 a.m. the following witnesses were heard in public: Messrs. McCulloch, Harrison, Ayers, Overton, Larsen, and Maiming. The Commission adjourned at 4.30 p.m.
Cheviot (Mackenzie), Monday, 17th April, 1905. The Commission, after the journey up from Christchurch, met at 4.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, McLennan, McCardle, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Vaughan, Gee, Archibald, Oliver, Fleming, Pulley, Wilson, Bait, Hell, Barker, Hodson, Stevenson, R. Fleming, Houghey, Hanson, Henshaw, and Hogan. The Commission adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
Waiau, Wednesday, 19th April, 1905. The Commission spent the 18th in travelling from Cheviot, by Scargill and Waipara, to Culverden. On the 19th it drove to Waiau, and met there, after visiting the Lyndon and Highfield Settlements, at 2 p.m Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, and McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Parley, Boyd, Bunting, Fitzpatrick, Gardiner, W. Rutherford, Douds, Beavan, Richards, Webb, and W. T. Rutherford. The Commission adjourned at 4.25, and drove back to Culverden
Hawabden, Thursday, 20th April, 1905. The Commission left Culverden at 7.45, drove round Hie Medbury and Horsley Down Settlements, and met at Hawarden at 10.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. Forbes (in the chair), Matheson, Paul, Anstey, and McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Gardner, White, Anderson, Brooker, and Hewett. The Commission adjourned at 12.15, drove to Waikari, and reached Christchurch by the afternoon train.
Chbistcttukch, Tuesday, 25th April, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Paul, McLennan, Anstey, Matheson, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hepworth, Freeman, Glen, Hall, Williams. Rennie, Dunlop, Aplin, Ozanne, Bunne, Mafley, Pitman, Newlgnn, Jameson, MoGloin, and Daniel. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
Christchurch, Wednesday, 26th April, 1005. The Commission met at 10 a:m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Forbes, Matheson, Paul. Anstey, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Paterson, Williams, Yates, Lawry, Staverley, Lewis Baynon, Atkinson, A. M. Miller, W. Miller, Neil, J. Miller, Agar, Allen, Lewis. At 6 p.m. adjourned until 7.30, after which Messrs. Joyce and Wood gave evidence. The Commission adjourned at 8 p.m. 2—C 4a,
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Christchurch, Thursday, 27th April, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Johnston, McLennan, Anstey, Paul, Matheson, and Forbes. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Wilson, Pringle, Stevenson, Murphy, and Humphreys. The Chairman moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Humphries, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and the Commission passed it unanimously with great warmth. It was moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McLennan, and carried. That the continuation of Mr. Humphries' evidence be left over until the return of the Commission to the South Island. The Commission adjourned at 4.30 p.m., and left Christchurch the same afternoon en route for Auckland, by Lyttelton and Wellington.
Auckland, Tuesday, 2nd May, 1905. The Commission met at 3 p.m. Present: All the members of the Commission. The Commision adjourned at 5 p.m.. after two hours' work in committee. Wahkwobth, Thursday, 4th May, 1905. The Commission left Auckland on the 3rd, driving by land to Waiwera, and arrived at Warkworth by steamer from Waiwera about 6 p.m. On the 4th the Commission met at Warkworth at 9.45 a.m., and remained in committee till 10, when the public was admitted. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hood. Trotter, Sidil, French, Woodcock, Vipond, Sainsbury, T. Phillips, Clayden, and C. Phillips. The Commission adjourned at 3 p.m. Maunuatuhoto, Friday, sth May, 1905 The Commission met at 4 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Forbes, Matheson, McCardle, McCutchan, McLennan, Anstev, Paul, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Smith, Fisher, Peebles, Anderson, Jackman, Baley, Windsor, Myers, Dalrymple, Hanes, and Snelling. The Commission adjourned at 9.15 p.m. Kawakawa, Monday, Bth May, 1905. The Commission met at Kawakawa at 2 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. J. A. L. Hall, Blundell, Ward, Parsons, and R. A. Hall. The Commission adjourned at 5.30. Opua, Tuesday, 9th May, 1905. The Commission met at Opua at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messis. McKerrow (in the chair). Matheson, McLennan, Paul, and McCardle, the resl absent on leave. The Commission heard Mr. Lane, adjourned at 10, resumed on board s.s. Clansman at II 10, heard Mr. Press, and adjourned at 12.40. Between the hearing of the two witnesses, the minutes of the meeting at Kawakawa (Bth May) were read and confirmed. Whangakoa, Tuesday, 9th May, 1905. The Commission met at Whangaroa on arrival of the s.s. " Clansman," at 3.20 p.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. AY. J. Lane, Begg, Hove, Weber, and Reid, The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
Wabkworth, Thursday, 4th Mat, 1905. The Commission left Auckland on the 3rd, driving by land to Waiwera, and arrived at Warkworth by steamer from Waiwera about G p.m. On the 4th the Commission met at Warkworth at 9.45 a.m., and remained in committee till 10, when the public was admitted. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Hood, Trotter, Sidil, French, Woodcock, Vipond, Sainsbury, T. Phillips, Clayden, and C. Phillips. The Commission adjourned at 3 p.m.
Maungatuhoto, Friday, sth May, 1905 The Commission met at 4 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Forbes, Matheson, McCardle, McCutchan, McLennan, Anstey, Paul, and Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Smith, Fisher, Peebles, Anderson, Jackman, Baley, Windsor, Myers, Dalrymple, Hanes, and Spelling. The Commission adjourned at 9.15 p.m.
Kawakawa, Monday, Sth Mat, 1905. The Commission met at Kawakawa at 2 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. J. A. L. Hall, Blundell, Ward, Parsons, and R. A. Hall. The Commission adjourned at 5.30.
Opua, Tuesday, 9th Mat, 1905. The Commission met iit Opua at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messis. MoKerrow (in the chair). Matheson, McLennan, Paul, and McCardle, the reel absent on leave. The Commission heard Mr. Lane, adjourned at 10, resumed on board s.s. Clansman at II 10, heard Mr. Press, and adjourned at 12.40. Between the hearing of the two witnesses, the minutes of the meeting at Kawakawa (Bth May) were read and confirmed.
Whangahoa, Tuesday, 9th May, 1905. The Commission met tit Whangaroa on arrival of the s.s. " Clansman," at .').20 p.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. AY. J. Lane, Begg, Hove, Weber, and Reid, The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m,
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Oruru (Peria), Wednesday, 10th May, 1905. The Commission met at Peria at 1 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and McLennan, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Thomas, Wilkinson (2), Garland, Pearson.. Thompson, Lambley, Jonson, James, Wallace, Johnson, James (representing the local FarmersClub), Blyth, Thomson, and McKay. The Commission adjourned at 3.50, and went on to Kaitaia.
Kaitaia, Thursday, 11th May, 1905. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Johnston, Hall, and McLennan, when the Commission met at 9.30 a.m. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Le Coustre, Williamson, Smith, Puckey, Bunthorue, Fisher, and Hose. The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m. Mangonui, Friday, 12th May, 1905. The Commission met at Mangonui at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners but. Messrs. Hall, McLennan, and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Carton, Foster, Shaven, Harris, Houston, M.H.R., Gillbrand, and Daly. The Commission adjourned at 3.30 p.m. Kohukohu, Monday, 15th May, 1905. The Commission left Mangonui on Saturday, the 13th, stayed at Ohaeawai on Sunday, the 14th, and reached Kohukohu at 11.30 on Monday, the 15th, and met at 1.30. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow, Chairman, in the chair. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Harris, Buchanan, Bacon, Wallace, Vaughan, Kempfer, Schreider, Grey, Mardon, Denaker, Dawes, Hartley, Garborough, Ny Hare (Mr. Webster interpreting), Allingham, and Holland. . The evidence closed at 8.55. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m. Rawene, Tuesday, 16th May, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. The minutes of the meeting of Monday, the 15th May, were read and confirmed in committee. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Blundell, McLeod, Stevenson, Ohlsen, and Menzies. The Commission adjourned at 12.30. Omapere, Tuesday, 16th May, 1905. The Commission met at 4.40 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Aiisfey, McLennan, McCutchan, McCardle, and Matheson. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Boyd, Page, Pullen, Bury, Andrewes, Hedger, Mitchell, Bourke, Hawkings, and Corfield. The Commission adjourned at 6.50, returning to Rawene at 10 p.m. Taheke, Wednesday, 17th May, 1905. The Commission, starting at 7 a.m., reached Taheke at 9, and met at 10. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meeting at Rawene of the previous The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. White, Goodar, Jones, Proctor, Foster, Glover. and O'Connell. . . . The Commission adjourned at 12.30, and proceeded to Ohaeawai, arriving at 4.30 p.m.
Mangonui, Friday, 12th May, 1905. The Commission met at Mangonui at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners but Messrs. Hall, McLennan, and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Garton, Foster, Shaven, Harris, Houston, M.H.R., Gillbrand, and Daly. The Commission adjourned at 3.30 p.m.
Kohukohu, Monday, 15th Mat, 1905. The Commission left Mangonui on Saturday, the 13th, stayed at Ohaeawai on Sunday, the 14th, and reached Kohukohu at 11.30 on Monday, the loth, and met at 1.30. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow, Chairman, in the chair. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Harris, Buchanan, Bacon, Wallace, Vaughan, Kempfer, Schreider, Grey, Mardon, Denaker, Dawes, Hartley, Garborough, Ny Hare (Mr. Webster interpreting), Allingham, and Holland. . The evidence closed at 8.55. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m.
Rawhnb, Tuesday, 16th May, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. The minutes of the meeting of Monday, the 15th May, were fend and confirmed in committee. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Blundell, McLeod, Stevenson, Ohlsen, and Menzies. The Commission adjourned at 12.30.
Omapere, Tuesday, 16th May, 1905. The Commission met at 4.40 p.m. Present: Messrs. MeKerrow (in the chair), Anstev, McLennan, McCutohan, McCardle, and The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Boyd, Page, Pullen, Bury, Andrewes, Hedger, Mitchell, Bourke, Hawkings, and Corfield. The Commission adjourned at 6.50, returning to Rawene at 10 p.m.
Tahekk, Wednesday, 17th Mat, 1905. The Commission, starting at 7 a.m., reached Taheke at 9, and met at 10. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meeting at Rawene of the previous The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. White, Goodar, Jones, Proctor, Foster, Glover. and O'Connell. , . . . an The Commission adjourned at 12.30, and proceeded to Ohaeawai, arriving at 4.30 p.m.
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Dhabawai, Thursday, 18th Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. PreaSHt: All the Commissioners. In Committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meeting at Taheke of the I fth May. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Clark, Fuller, Nicholson, Close, Ludbrook, Kemp, and Lenbardt. The Commission adjourned at 3.15.
Hukerenui, Friday, 19th Mat, 1905. The Commission, which arrived from Ohaeawai the previous evening at Kawakawa, went on at 8 a.m. on the 19th by coach, and met at Hukerenui at 11 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meeting at Ohaeawai of the 18th. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Bedley, Johnson, Rowley, Gray, Oetzmann, liutcliiiison, J. C. Johnson, Lambert, and Mitchell. The Commissioners adjourned at 2.50, and proceeded by train to Whangarei.
Whangarei, Saturdat, 20th Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 9.53 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. hi committee the minutes of the meeting at Hukerenui of the 19th May were read and confirmed. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Mackenzie, Commissioner of Crown Lands; McLean, Armstrong, Kellow, A. G. MacKenzie, Hawkins, Crewe, McDonald, Parker, Wakelin, Pullman, Cuttworth, Wolfe, Heywood, Fraser, Hawkins, Bradshaw, Pollock, Ramsbottam, Kernohan, Griffin, Atkinson, and Rhys. The Commission adjourned at 5.30 p.m.
Whanoahki, Sunday, 21st May, 1905. The Commission met at 8.30 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners, Mr. McKerrow in the chair. In committee the Commissioners considered the extension of time and the further itineraries till 11 p.m. The Commission adjourned at 11 p.m.
Kaihu, Tuesday, 23rd May, 1905. The Commission left Whangarei on the 22nd at 8.30 a.m., reached Dargaville via Wharekohe at 11.30 p.m., arrived in Kaihu (having proceeded there by special train) on the 23rd, and met there at 10 a.m. Present • All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the Whangarei meetings of the 20th The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Trounson, Tuohey, Oliver, Troenson, Smith, and Shannon. The Commission adjourned at 2.15 p.m.
Dahgavili.u, Tuesday, 23rd May, 1905. The Commission met at Dargaville at 4.30 p.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Hall, absent on leave. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Dargaville, Wednesday, 24th Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 9.45 a.m. Present : All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meetings at Kaihu and at DargaVlUe The t Wlot r ing witnesses were heard : Messrs. McKay (Crown Lands Ranger), Gregory. Hamond, Moorhead, Lambert, Rtallworthy, Kavanagh (Crown Lands Ranger), and Mulhearn The Commission adjourned at 3.30 p.m.
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TOKATOKA, iiIURSDAY, 25l'H MAY, 1905. The Commission left Dargaville by steamer, and met at Tokatoka at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Clark, Thompson, Edson, Walton, and, after adjourning to the steamer, Moloughney. The Commission adjourned at 12.40, proceeding by steamer to Helensville.
Helensville, Thursday, 25th Mat, 1905. The Commission met (in committee) at 7.30. Present: All the Commissioners but Mr. Hall, absent on leave. It was decided to divide the Commission into two parts, and itineraries were fixed; one half taking Kawhia and the the southern portion of the Auckland District, the other proceeding through the Taranaki and Wellington Districts and part of the Hawke's Bay District to Wellington. The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m. Helensville, Friday, 26th May, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Marks, Prior, Phillipps, Keir, Taylor, McLeod, Ambury, Wilson, Manning, Dawson, and Ortish. The Commission adjourned at 2.50 p.m., and proceeded to Auckland by 3.20 train. Auckland, Saturday, 27th May, 1905. The Commission met at 9.45. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Johnston, absent on sick-leave. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meetings at Dargaville (24th May) and Tokatoka (25th May). Those of Helensville (two, of 25th and 26th May) were postponed till after the evidence. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Wilks, Jack, Heard, Flanagan, Bollard, M.H.R., and Peake. The evidence was closed at 1 p.m. In committee the minutes of the meeting at Helensville on the 25th May were confirmed with the necessary alteration in the southern itinerary consequent on interpolating a day between the sth and 6th of June so as to include Feilding and Palmerston. The minutes of the Helensville meeting of the 26th May were read and confirmed. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. The Commission adjourned at 3.15 p.m. New Plymouth, Monday, 29th May, 1905. The southern half of the Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), McCutchan, Paul, and Anstey. Absent on sickleave, Mr. Johnston. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Burgess, Murley, Okey, Stevenson, Price, John Brown, Davis, Forman, Were, Mutray, Morgan, Wade, Veogne, Herlihy, Bauchop, Tait, Trimble, Hale, Pilling, Jennings, M.H.R., Hill, and E. M. Smith, M.H.R. The Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m. Whangamomona, Wednesday, 31st May, 1905. The Commission met at 10.45 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in tin- chair), Paul, Anstey, and McCutchan. Absent on sickleave, Mr. Johnston. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Coxhead, Stockwell, Gleeson, Friday, Robertson, llalledd, Moir. Izett, Jennings, Toohey, Geever, and Cleland. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. The minutes of the meeting at New Plymouth were read and confirmed.
Helensville, Fhidat, 26th Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: All the Commissioners except Messrs. Hall and Johnston, absent on leave. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Marks, Prior, Phillipps, Keir, Taylor, McLeod, Ambury, Wilson, Maiming, Daweon, and Ortish. The Commission adjourned at 2.50 p.m., and proceeded to Auckland by 3.20 train.
Auckland, Saturday, 27th Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 9.45. Present: All the Commissioners except Mr. Johnston, absent on sick-leave. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meetings at Dargaville (24th May) and Tokatoka (26th May). Those of Helensville (two, of 25th and 26th May) were postponed till after the evidence. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Wilks, Jack, Heard, Flanagan, Bollard, M.H.R., and Peake. The evidence was closed at 1 p.m. In committee the minutes of the meeting at Helensville on the 25th May were confirmed with the necessary alteration in the southern itinerary consequent on interpolating a day between the sth and 6th of June so as to include Feilding and Palmerston. The minutes of the Helensville meeting of the 26th May were read and confirmed. Correspondence was dealt with in committee. The Commission adjourned at 3.15 p.m.
New Plymouth, Monday, 29th May, 1905. The southern half of the Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), McCutchan, Paul, and Anstey. Absent on sickleave, Mr. Johnston. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Burgess, Murley, Okey, Stevenson, Price, John Brown, Davis, Fornian, Were, Mutray, Morgan, Wade, Veogne, Herlihy, Bauchop, Tait, Trimble, Hale, Pilling, Jennings, M.H.R., Hill, and E. M. Smith, M.H.R. The Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m.
Whangamomona, Wednesday, 31st Mat, 1905. The Commission met at 10.45 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Paul, Anstey, and McCutchan. Absent on sickleave, Mr. Johnston. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Coxhead, Stock well, Gleeson, Friday, Robertson, Halledd, Moir, Izett, Jennings, Toohey, (Jeever, and Cleland. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. The minutes of the meeting at New Plymouth were read and confirmed.
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Strathmore, Thursday, Ist June, 1905. The Commission met at 11.50 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Anstey, Paul, and McCutchan. Absent on sickleave, Mr. Johnston. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Finnerty, O'Neil, West, Diggings, Galton, Macaloon, Moir, and Hastie. The Commission adjourned at 2.50, and proceeded to Stratford by coach and special train.
Stratford, Friday, 2nd June, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (in the chair), Anstey, Johnston, Paul, and McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. McLuggage, Boddie, Campbell, Mrs. Dougherty, Messrs. Malone, Elwin, Monkhouse, MeLachlan, Cuthbert, Mills, Jordan, Baxter, Richards, Simpson, and Robinson. The Commission adjourned at 9.26 p.m. Mangaweka, Saturday, 3rd June, 1905. The Commission, leaving; Stratford by the mail-train, was prevented by landslips on the railway-line north of Mangaweka from reaching Taihape, and was therefore unable to keep its engagement for a meeting there at 6 p.m. Coaches were secured to take the party on by road in the hope of arriving between 8 and 9 and meeting on arrival, but all the information available was against the attempt to proceed in the dark in the prevailing bad weather, and the Commission staving at Mangaweka held a meeting there, in committee, at 8.30 p.m. The Commission sat till 10 p.m. discussing correspondence and returns to be called for. Taihape, Sunday, 4th June, 1905. The Commission drove to Taihape in the morning, and met there at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. W. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Pulman, Mackenzie, McKean, Croger, Mortensen, O'Brien, and McKean (for Pohonui settlers). Sundries. The Commission adjourned at 4 p.m. Mangaweka, Monday, sth June, 1905. The Commission left Taihape early, and met at Mangaweka at 11.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Guthrie, Marshall, Fitzpatrick, Reardon, Tansey, and Beckett. The Commission adjourned at 3.50, and proceeded by train to Feilding, arriving at 8.12 p.m. Feilding, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. It was resolved that the Commission drive to Palmerston North for the advertised meeting there through the Aorangi and Te Matua Settlements. _ The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Mackenzie, Robinson, Watson, Campbell, McParland, Tunnicliff, Whittler, Ferguson, and McKean. The Commission adjourned at 1.30. Palmerston North, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission, after driving through the Aorangi and Te Matu Settlements, met at PalmersPresent: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Preece, Richards, Stevens, Vile, M.H.R., Captain Hewett, Messrs. Ranby, Mayo, and Garrett. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m.
Mangaweka, Saturday, 3rd June, 1905. The Commission, leaving Stratford by tbe mail-train, was prevented by landslips on the railway-line north of Mangaweka from reaching Taihape, and was therefore unable to keep its engagement for a meeting there at (i p.m. Coaches were secured to take the party on by road in the hope of arriving between 8 and 9 miii! meeting on arrival, but all the information available was against the attempt to proceed in Hie dark in the prevailing bad weather, and the Commission staying at Mangaweka held a meeting there, in committee, at 8.30 p.m. The Commission sat till 10 p.m. discussing correspondence and returns to be called for.
Taihape, Sunday, 4th June, 1905. The Commission drove to Taihape in the morning, and met there at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. W. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Pulman, Mackenzie, McKean, Croger, Mortensen, O'Brien, and McKean (for Pohonui settlers). Sundries. The Commission adjourned at 4 p.m.
Mangaweka, Monday, sth June, 1905. The Commission left Taihape early, and met at Mangaweka at 11.30 a.m. fresent: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstev, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Guthrie, Marshall, Fitzpati ick, Reardon, Tansey, and Beckett. The Commission adjourned at 3.50, and proceeded by train to Feildmg, arriving at 8.12 p.m.
Feilding, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. It was resolved that the Commission drive to Palmerston North for the advertised meeting there through the Aorangi and Te Matua Settlements. . „. „ „ The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Mackenzie, Robinson, Watson, Campbell, McParland, Tuiinicliff, Wintrier, Ferguson, and McKean. The Commission adjourned at 1.30.
PaijMbhston Nokth, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission, after driving through the Aorangi and Te Matu Settlements, met at Palmers- ' PretcntJ Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Preece, Richards, Stevens, Vile, M.H.R., Captain Hewett, Messrs. Ranby, Mayo, and Garrett. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m.
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Danneviiikk. Wednesday, 7th June, 1905. The Commission met at 11.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Tansey, Dibmer, Livingstone, Robertson, Stewart, Cunningham, and Wylie.
Waipukurau, Wednesday, 7th June, 1905. The Commission met at 7.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. After discussing the itinerary, the Commission adjourned at 9 p.m. Waipukurau, Thursday, Bth June, 1905. In the forenoon the Commission visited and viewed the settlements of Hatuma Forest and Lindsay. In the afternoon the Commission met at 1 o'clock. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. W. C. Smith, M.L.C., Williamson, Meriken, Joll, Butler, Falconer, Parsons, Duncan, and Wright. Hastings, Friday, 9th June, 1905. The Commission met at 11.45, after visiting the settlements of Tomoana, Mahora North, Mahora South, and Raureka, and the Finley District. The following were heard from 1 p.m. : Messrs. Ross, Griffin, Wellwood, Lowe, Percival, Thompson, Lane, Anderson, Kerr, Hawthorn, Gold Smith (Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hawke's Bay). Pahiatua, Saturday, 10th June, 1905. The Commission left Hastings by the mail-train, and met at Pahiatua at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Nestor, McCardle, Macdonald, Bayley, Carolan, Johns, It. Smith, Eade, Baylis, Escott, Matheson, and Dunne. The Commission adjourned at 6.30 p.m. Mastehton, Monday, 12th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were examined : Messrs. Butt, Cooper, George, Corrigan, and Percy. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p.m., and returned to Wellington by the mail-train leaving at 3.30. Wellington, Wednesday, 14th June, 1905. The Commission met at 2.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow, Anstev, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard': Messrs. Everett, Wrett, Askew, Hampton, and Gosse. The Commission adjourned at 6.5 p.m. Wellington, Thursday, 15th June, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present ■ Messrs McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Osborne, Adnams, Howard, Young. Reese, Jacobsen, Lawson, Westbrook, Hall, O'Brien, Burdan, Ward, and Hogg. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m. Wellington, Friday, 16th June. 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m., and went into committee Present- Messrs McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey. Johnston. McCutchan, and Haul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. J. G. Wilson. O'Regan, Griffiths, Sutherland, Heyes, McVicar, Martin, and Gwilliam. The Commission adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
Waipukurau, Thuusday, Bth June, 1905. In the forenoon the Commission visited and viewed the settlements of Hatuma Forest and Lindsay. In the afternoon the Commission met at 1 o'clock. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. W. C. Smith, M.L.C., Williamson, Meriken, Joll, Butler, Falconer, Parsons, Duncan, and Wright.
Hastings, Fhiday, 9th June, 1905. The Commission met at 11.45, after visiting the settlements of Touioana, Mahora North, Mahora South, and Raureka, and the Finley District. The following were heard from 1 p.m. : Messrs. Ross, Griffin, Wellwood, Lowe, Percival, Thompson, Lane, Anderson, Kerr, Hawthorn, Gold Smith (Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hawke's Bay).
Pahiatua, Saturday, 10th June, 1905. The Commission left Hastings by the mail-train, and met at Pahiatun at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, MoCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Nestor, McCardle, Maodonald, Bayley, Carolan, Johns, Li. Smith, Eade, Baylis, Escott, Matheson, and Dunne. The Cominissioii adjourned at 6.-'-!0 p.m.
Mabtbbton, Monday, 12th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, MoCutohan, and Paul. The following witnesses were examined: Messrs. Butt, Cooper, George, Corrigan, and Percy. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p.m., and returned to Wellington by the mail-train leaving at 3.30.
Wni.ungton, Wednesday, 14th June, 1905. The Commission met at 2.30 p.m. Present: Messrs McKerrow, Anstey, Johnston, McCutchan, and Paul. The following- witnesses were heard": Messrs. Everett, Wrett, Askew, Hampton, and Oosse. The Commission adjourned at 6.5 p.m.
Wellington, Thursday, 15th Junk, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Pre»ew« ■ Messrs McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McLutohan, and I aul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Osborne, Adnams, Howard, Young, Reese, Jacobsen, Lawson, Westbrook, Hall, O'Brien, Burdan, Ward, and Hogg. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Wellington, Fhiday, 16th June. 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m., and went into committee. Preset: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston. McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. J. G. Wilson. O'Regan, Griffiths, Sutherland, Heves, McVicar, Martin, and Ctwilliam. The Commission adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
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Wellington, Saturday, 17th June, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Forbes, Johnston, McLennan, McCutchan, McCardle, Hall, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Heyes (re-examined), Lyons, Humphreys, and MacKenzie. The Commission adjourned at 3.30 p.m.
Nelson, Wednesday, 21st June, 1905. The Commission met at 7.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Pattie, Pellew, and Murphy. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m. Nelson, Thursday, 22nd June. 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Johnston, Higgins, Harris, Fell, Russell-Turner, Kingsley, Ruffill, Lammas, and Maginnity. The Commission adjourned at 12 noon. Seddon, Friday, 23rd Junk, 1905. The Commission, having arrived in Blenheim from Nelson the previous evening, visited Flaxbourne and the Starborough and Blind River Settlements, and met at Seddon at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Armstrong. Atkinson, Lissaman, A. Fleming, D. F. Fleming, James, McCleod, and Gunn. The Commission adjourned at 4.50. Blenheim, Saturday, 24th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meetings at Masterful i, 12th June: Wellington, 14th, 15th, 16th. and 17th June: Nelson, 21st and 22nd June: Seddon, 23rd June. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Paul, and carried, That, in consequence of the shortness of time at the Commission's disposal, and of the fact that the Commission's appointments have already been interrupted by stress of weather, the Commission regrets that it had to abandon the proposed visits to Westland and Kaikoura. " The Secretary was instructed to reply to Mr. Mackenzie, M.H.R., expressing regret at the Commission's inability to visit Murchison. . The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Curry, Register, Watson, Tuckhurst, Armstrong, Reader, and Trent. The Commission adjourned at 3 p.m. Wellington, Monday, 26th June, 1905. The Commission (southern half), returning from Picton on Sunday, the 25th, met the following morning at 10 a.m. in Wellington. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Kirk and Strauchon. In committee returns were asked for. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
Nelson, Thursday, 22nd June, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.Tn. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anetey, Johnston. McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Johnston, Higgins, Harris, Fell, Russell-Turner, Kingsley, Ruffill, Lammas, and Maginnity. Tlie Commission adjourned at 12 noon.
Skddon, Friday, 23rd Junk, 1905. The Commission, having arrived in Blenheim from Nelson the previous evening, visited Flaxbourne and the Starborough and Blind River Settlements, and met at Seddon at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (Chairman), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Armstrong. Atkinson, Lissaman, A. Fleming, D. F. Fleming, James, McCleod, and Gunn. The Commission adjourned at 4.50.
Blenheim, Saturday, 24th June, 1905. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Paul. In committee the minutes were read and confirmed of the meetings at Masterton, 12th June: Wellington, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th June; Nelson, 21st and 22nd June; Seddon, 23rd June. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Paul, and carried, That, in consequence of the shortness of time at the Commission's disposal, and of the fact that the Commission's appointments have already been interrupted by stress of weather, the Commission regrets that it had to abandon the proposed visits to Westland and Kaikoura. " The Secretary was instructed to reply to Mr. Mackenzie, M.H.R., expressing regret at the Commission's inability to visit Murchison. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Curry, Register, Watson, Tuckhurst, Armstrong, Reader, and Trent. The Commission adjourned at -'i p.m.
Wellington, Monday, 26th Junk, 1905. The Commission (southern half), returning from Picton on Sunday, the 25th, met the following morning at 10 a.m. in Wellington. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Johnston, McLennan, and Pan!. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Kirk and Strauchon. In committee returns were asked for. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
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NORTHERN DIVISION. Hamilton, Monday, 29th May, 1905. The Commission opened at 2 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W. B. Matheson. . The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Ewen, Carless, Duxfield, l*urze, Untty (chairman, local Farmers' Union), Goodwin, Clifton (Inspector of Stock and Controller of the Agricultural Department, Auckland), and J. Baird Thompson (Government Surveyor, Hamilton) The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. James Mackenzie) made a statement in regard to the double rental-payments in the case of certain Matamata holdings. The Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m.
Te Awamutu, Tuesday, 30th May, 1905. The Commission opened at 3.30 p.m. ■ _■ Present: Messrs. R. Hall (Chairman), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W. B. Matheson. , _. TT „ , , , The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Irvine, Mandene, lippetts, Howe, leasdale, and minutes of the meeting held at Hamilton on the 29th May were read and confirmed. The Commission adjourned at 5.30 p.m. Te Rauamoa, Wednesday, 31st May, 1905. The Commission opened at 12.30 p.m., after arrival from Te Awamutu Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W. B. Matheson. „ _ , N , , n , x, -, The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Noonan, J. Easy, Clarke, Ormsby, Barton, and The' Commission adjourned at 1.35 p.m., proceeding to Kawhia, via Oparua. Kinohaku, Thursday, Ist June, 1905. The Commission opened at 10 a.m. Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W. B. Matheson. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Stanley and Shaw. The Commission adjourned at 10.35 a.m. on account of tide, the remaining witnesses being invited to attend at Kawhia on Saturday, the 3rd June. Te Awaroa, Friday, 2nd June, 1905. The Commission opened at 9.50 a.m. on arrival of launch from Kawhia Present™ Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W ' B Theloll"wing witnesses were heard: Messrs. Darnell-Humphreys, A. W. Babbage, MacdonaldR ° be The° Chairman made eulogistic remarks on the progress made by the settlers in the Awaroa Block, as revealed by the evidence submitted. The Commission adjourned at 11 a.m. Kawhia, Saturday, 3rd June, 1905. 3K.S Tw^Te*^ chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W ' witnesses were heard: Messrs. McKenzie Scott, Pearson Falwasser, CampbellJenkins! M D., Screiber, Whitcombe, Armstrong, McDonald, McCardle, and Davies. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p m. 3—C. 4a.
Te Rauamoa, Wednesday, 31st May, 1905. The Commission opened at 12.30 p.m., after arrival from Te Awamutu Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and ' witnesses were heard: Messrs. Noonan, J. Easy, Clarke, Ormsby, Barton, and The' Commission adjourned at 1.35 p.m., proceeding to Kawhia, via Oparua.
Kinohaku, Thursday, Ist June, 1905. SiSTSS-Trnfcta tlTchair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W. B. Matheson. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Stanley and baaw. _ _ The Commission adjourned at 10.35 a.m. on account of tide, the remaining witnesses being invited to attend at Kawhia on Saturday, the 3rd June.
Te Awaroa, Friday, 2nd June, 1905. The Commission opened at 9.50 a.m. on arrival of launch from Kawhia Present Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W " B Th' la foil"wing witnesses were heard: Messrs. Darnell-Humphreys, A. W. Babbage, MacdonaldRObe T t he° Chairmt made eulogistic remark o, the progress made by the settlers in the Awaroa Block, as revealed by the evidence submitted. The Commission adjourned at 11 a.m.
Kawhia, Satuuday, 3rd June, 190,5. S^STli&.Taif(!!S'chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, D. McLennan, and W ' B TheSowing witnesses were heard: Messrs. McKenzie Scott, Pearson Falwasser, CampbellJenkins! M D?Soreiber, Whiteombe, Armstrong, McDonald, McCardle, and Dav ie s. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p m. 3—C. 4a.
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Otorohanga, Monday, sth June, 1905. The Commission opened at 9.10 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Ormsby, Quin, Colvin, Matthews, and ForsythThompson. The Commission adjourned at 10.45 a.m., proceeding by special train to Te Kuiti.
Te Kuiti, Monday, sth June, 1905. The Commission opened at 1 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. AY. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McCardle, Porter, Symthe, Summerfield, Murdoch, McKenzie, Ormsby, and Daly. The Commission adjourned at 3.45 p.m. Ongarue, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission met at 10.15 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W, B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Williams, Hunt, Hyde, Ryan, and Austin. The Commission adjourned at 11.20 a.m. Cambridge, Wednesday, 7th June, 1905. The Commission met at 6.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Christie, Swayne, Blackman, Crisp, Andrews, Rose, Fisher, Morgan, Keeling, Hicks, and Heslop. The Commission adjourned at 9.5 p.m. Matamata, Thursday, Bth June, 1905. The Commission opened at 12 noon. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. -~.,*> The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McGaw, Corngan-Banks, Smith, Brassmgton, Thompson Abbot, Thompson, Button, Joughin, Kilbride, Given, Stoup, and Gunn. The Commission adjourned at 2.30 p.m., leaving for Te Puke, via Rotorua. Te Puke, Friday, 9th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 3 p.m. Present : Messrs. F. W. McCardle (in the chair), Forbes, and Matheson. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Harray, Vercoe, McDougall, Lemon, Ward, Douglas, Wallace, jun., Collins, Tyrell, Campbell-McNaughton, Bossons, Bennett, Matthews, Spooner', McCracken, Seddon, McGhie, Donovan, Taylor, and Fenton. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m. Rotorua, Saturday, 10th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 4 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and ThTfollowing witnesses were heard: Messrs. Seddon, King, Bishop, and Turner (District Road Engineer). The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
Ongahue, Tuesday, 6th June, 1905. The Commission rr.et at 10.15 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. MoCardle, G. W. Forbes, W, B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Williams, Hunt, Hyde, Ryan, and Austin. The Commission adjourned at 11.20 a.m.
Cambridge, Wednesday, 7th June, 1905. The Commission met at 6.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Christie, Swayne, Blackman, Crisp, Andrews, Rose, Fisher, Morgan, Keeling, Hicks, and Heslop. The Commission adjourned at 9.5 p.m.
Matamata, Thursday, Bth June, 1905. The Commission opened at 12 noon. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. MoCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. _, . The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. McGaw, Corrigan-Banks, Smith, Brassington, Thompson Abbot, Thompson, Button, Joughin, Kilbride, Given, Stoup, and Gunn. The Commission adjourned at 2.30 p.m., leaving for Te Puke, via Rotorua.
Tβ Puke, Friday, 9th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 3 p.m. Present: Messrs. F. W. McCardle (in the chair), Forbes, and Matheson. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Harray, Vercoe, McDougall, Lemon, Ward, Douglas, Wallace! jun., Collins, Tyrell, Campbell-McNaughton, Bossons, Bennett, Matthews, Spooner, McCracken, Seddon, McGhie, Donovan, Taylor, and Fenton. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m.
Rotoh.ua, Satubdat, 10th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 4 p.m. Preset: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D ' Thffoflowing witnesses were heard: Messrs. Seddon, King, Bishop, and Turner (District Road Engineer). The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m.
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Auckland, Monday, 12th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 9.30 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Mackenzie (Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Auckland Land District), Sanford, Browne, Smith, McKinnon, Wallis, Rutherford, Kelly, Hodge, Hunt, Cheal, Osborne, Edwin, Sale, Leslie-Stephens, Stephenson, Marshall-King, Dewar, Wood, Finlayson, Fisher, Cochrane-Macky, Brierly, and Garland. The Commission adjourned at 6 p.m.
Te Aroha, Tuesday, 13th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 3.45 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Nathan, Cock, Borrie, Buchanan, Devey Cooper, Porritt, Bowler, Hanson-Allen, Dillon-Allen, Mackie, Mclndoe, and Hubbard. The Commission adjourned at 8.40 p.m. Pukekohe, Wednesday, 14th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 1.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. G. White, Wily, J. White, Morgan, Ballard, Hosking, Droomgool, Barriball, and Glasson. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p.m. Gisborne, Wednesday, 21st June, 1905. The Commission opened at 10.10 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, W, A. McCutchan, G. W. Forbes, and W. B. Matheson. , dj.ii. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Chambers, Lysnar, Bright, Hates, Kedpatn, McLean, Gallagher, Stephenson-Smith, Matthews, Dunn, and Dunstan. The Commission adjourned at 3.45 p.m. Ormond, Thursday, 22nd June, 1905. The Commission opened at 11.50 a.m. ,„.,,,„ , Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Grigg and Steele. The Commission adjourned at 12.30 p.m. Gisborne, Saturday, 24th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 10 a.m. „ „, „ , , m . ~ «. , Present ■ Messrs R. Hall (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Tucker, Knox, Shaw (representing Nuhaka branch of Farmers' Union), Joblin, Todd, Kenway, Darton, Bulst, and Cameron. The Commission closed at 1 o'clock, with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. A supplementary meeting was held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to consider further evidence. Present ■ Messrs' R Hall (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Clayton (representing Gisborne branch of Poverty Bay Farmers' Union) and Trafford. The Commission closed at 2.45 p.m.
Pukekohe, Wednesday, 14th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 1.30 p.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, G. W. Forbes, W. B. Matheson, and D. McLennan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. G. White, Wily, J. White, Morgan, Ballard, Hoaking, Droomgool, Barriball, and Glasson. The Commission adjourned at 3.10 p.m.
Gisborne, Wednesday, 21 st June, 1905. The Commission opened at 10.10 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hall (in the chair), W. W. McCardle, W. A. McCutchan, G. W. Forbes, and W. B. Matheson. . The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Chambers, Lysnar, Bright, Bates, Kedpath, McLean, Gallagher, Stephenson-Smith, Matthews, Dunn, and Dunstan. The Commission adjourned at 3.45 p.m.
Ohmond, Thursday, 22nd June, 1905. The Commission opened at 11.50 a.m. Present: Messrs. R. Hull (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Grigg and Steele. The Commission adjourned at 12.30 p.m.
Gisborne, Saturday, 24th June, 1905. The Commission opened at 10 a.m. Prae«< • Messrs. K. Hall (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Tucker, Knox, Shaw (representing Nuhaka branch of Farmers' Union), Joblin, Todd, Kenway, Darton, Bulst, and Cameron. The Commission closed at 1 o'clock, with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
A supplementary meeting was held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to consider further evidence. Present • Messrs- R Hall (in the chair), W. B. Matheson, G. W. Forbes, and W. A. McCutchan. The following witnesses were heard : Messrs. Clayton (representing Gisborne branch of Poverty Bay Farmers' Union) and Trafford. The Commission closed at 2.45 p.m.
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Wellington, Wednesday, 28th June, 1905. The entire Commission met at 10 a.m. (in committee). Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, Matheson, and Paul. In committee it was decided to hear evidence from Westland, the Commission to pay the expenses of representative witnesses, Westland being the only land district unvisited. The Commission adjourned at 4.45 p.m.
Wellington, Friday, 30th June, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McLennan, McCutchan, McCardle, and Paul. At 2.30 Mr. Marchant was heard on the subject-headings before the full Commission. A letter was received from the Board of Governor of Nelson College covering copy of last annual report. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. Wellington, Saturday, Ist July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, and Paul. Correspondence dealing with returns, evidence, and other matters was disposed of. The various orders of reference were discussed at length. The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m. Wellington, Monday, 3rd July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Baucke, Duff, Hardinge, Wheeler, Harcourt, and Roberts. Correspondence dealing with returns, evidence, and other matters was dealt with. The Commission adjourned at 5.30. Wellington, Wednesday, sth July, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. • Mr. Marchant was heard re the loading returns, and also Mr. Kensington. Correspondence dealing with evidence was disposed of. The Commission, after considering its report at length, adjourned at 9.30 p.m. Wellington, Thursday, 6th July, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Matheson, McCardle, McCutchan, Paul, Johnston, and McLennan. The day was devoted to considering the report. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m. Wellington, Friday, 7th July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, McCardle, McCutchan, Matheson, McLennan. and Paul. The day was devoted to consideration on the report, suggestions being typewritten, ten copies at a time, one for each member ;to be considered, settled, and handed for revision to the typist. The Commission adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
Wellington, Saturday, Ist July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, and Paul. Correspondence dealing with returns, evidence, and other matters was disposed of. The various orders of reference were discussed at length. The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m.
Wellington, Monday, 3rd July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. The following witnesses were heard: Messrs. Baucke, Duff, Hardinge, Wheeler, Harcourt, and Roberts. Correspondence dealing with returns, evidence, and other matters was dealt with The Commission adjourned at 5.30.
Wellington, Wednesday, sth July, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. • Mr. Merchant was heard re the loading returns, and also Mr. Kensington. Correspondence dealing with evidence was disposed of. The Commission, after considering its report at length, adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
Wellington, Thursday, 6th July, 1905. The Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Matheson, MoCardle, McCutclian, Paul, Johnston, and McLennan. The day was devoted to considering the report. The Commission adjourned at 9 p.m.
Wellington, Friday, 7th July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, McCardle, McCutchan, Matheson, McLennan, and Paul. The day was devoted to consideration on the report, suggestions being typewritten, ten copies at a time, one for each member ; to be considered, settled, and handed for revision to the typist. The Commission adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
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Wellington, Saturday, 8th July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall, Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. The day was devoted to consideration of the report. The Commission adjourned at 10 p.m.
Wellington, Sunday, 9th July, 1905. The day was devoted to the report, which was put into final shape, and handed to the typewriter for copying. Business was over at 6.50 p.m.
Wellington, Monday, 10th July, 1905. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Messrs. McKerrow (chair), Anstey, Forbes, Hall. Johnston, Matheson, McCardle, McLennan, McCutchan, and Paul. The minutes were read and confirmed of the following meetings at Wellington: 27th, 28th, and 30th June, and 1st, 3rd, and 5th July. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Johnston, and carried, That the members of the Land Commission wish to place on record their sense of the valuable assistance and courtesy accorded to them by the Commissioners of Crown Lands of the several districts in the colony, and of their officers with whom they came in contact. Moved by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. McLennan, and carried unanimously, That a hearty vote of thanks be passed to Mr. McKerrow, as Chairman of the Commission, for his able and valuable services. This was supported by each individual member of the Commission, and replied to by the Chair. Votes of thanks were passed to other officers of the Commission, and the minutes were finally dealt with. The report was approved as typewritten, and handed to the Chairman to be conveyed to HisKxcelleney the Governor. Approximate Cost of Paper. -Preparation, not. given ; printing (1.100 copies), £ 7 5s.
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LAND COMMISSION (MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE)., Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1905 Session I, C-04a
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