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APPENDIX TO REPORT ON NATIVE LAND ACTS.

10th November, 1870. —That as the Court had given them 15 acres, that proved they had a claim to more. 13th December, 1870. —Ngatitamatera protest against a rehearing. 14th December, 1870. —Rehearing objected to by the Chief Judge. 10th December, 1870. —Application to Chief Judge for rehearing, and a threat that they would be obstinate if it were not granted. Application to the Hon. Native Minister, saying, "We will stick to our land." 18th January, 1871. —Another application to Native Minister. 13th February, 1871.—Another application to Native Minister. 9th March, 1871. —Referred to Native Council—Te Wheoro, Matene Te Whiwhi, and Paora Tuhaere — who object to a rehearing. 16th March, 1871. —Native Council change their opinion, and advise a rehearing. 18th April, 1871. —Mr. Clarke, Civil Commissioner, cannot recommend a rehearing. 25th March, 1871. —Mr. Puckey, Civil Commissioner, cannot recommend a rehearing. Rehearing refused. Returns from Registbabs of Deeds, showing Quantity &c. of Lands alienated by the Natives, which has passed through Native Lands Court. N.B.—lt is not deemed proper to furnish these returns, as they disclose private transactions between individuals.