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BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT.—SCHEDULE No. 16, 1872. THE Eel Weirs herein described have been awarded by the Compensation Court to Loyal Natives, or have been granted by the Government to Loyal Natives, and to surrendered Rebels. Each Eel Weir herein named is given to the Aboriginal Native whose name is opposite to the same, for the purposes and under the conditions attached against the same.

No. 4. The Hon. the Native Ministee to Mr. J. A. Wilson. Sie, — General Government Buildings, Auckland, 22nd June, 1872. I have the honor to inform you that I have carefully perused your interesting report on the settlement of outstanding difficulties connected with the confiscated lands in the Bay of Plenty, and have to thank you for the exertions you have used in adjusting questions which have so long remained in abeyance. I have, &c, Mr. J. A. Wilson. Donald McLean.

WEST COAST. No. 5. The Hon. D. McLean to Mr. G. B. Woegan. Sie, — Native Office, Wellington, Ist November, 1871. Referring to conversations I have had with you respecting the settlement of outstanding questions in connection with the confiscated and other lands on the West Coast of this Province, I am anxious to obtain your services to undertake these duties, for which you would be allowed at the rate of £450 per annum from the date on which you personally report yourself in Wellington, if you accept this proposal. Detailed instructions will be conveyed to you in a future letter. I have, &c, Gr. B. Worgan, Esq., Surveyor, &c, Napier. Donald McLean.

No. 6. Mr. G. B. Woegan to the Hon. the Native Ministeb. Sir,— Wellington, 25th December, 1871. In compliance with the terms of your letter of Ist November instant, I have the honor to report my arrival in Wellington, and await your further instructions. I have, &c, The Hon. the Native arid Defence Minister, Geoeqe B. Woeoait. Wellington.

Names of Eel Weirs. Names of Natives to whom given. Date of Gift. Locality of Weir. By whom given. Conditions, &c. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Awa Pakiaka Papuhou Waewaetu Napunarua TeTahuna Paparoa Komutumutu TeTotara Arama Karaka Aram a Karaka Te Metera Te Ti Hoani Tuhawaiki Te Metera Te Ti Wi Te Whatapapa ... Tira ... Wi Te Whatapapa ... 1867 1867 1867 1867 1867 1867 1867 1867 Awa Iti Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Omeheu Te Putera ... Compensation Court" Compensation Court G-overnment Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto I NiL For self and tribe. For self and tribe. For self and tribe. For self and tribe. Self and brothers. For self. For self and tribe, only while the land on which the weirs are remains unsold. For selves and tribe. After Te Teko, garrison gives them up. For self and tribe, but right forfeited if encroachments are made on Main Tarawera.* 9 LO 11 12 Te Akeake ~\ Waha o te Marangai t TTmu o te Ao C Taumata o te Eangipipi J Titingaroa Bridge, No. 1 "J Titingaroa Bridge, No. 2 ' Titingaroa Bridge, No. 3 t Titingaroa Bridge, No. 4 ) Hoani Tuhawaiki < 1868 1868 1868 1868 TXinukuri "J Ditto f Ditto C Ditto ) 1 Ditto ■{ I L3 L4 15 L6 Tamehana Paewaka \ and Tikitu Mona 1 1872 1872 1872 1872 Titingaroa ~\ Ditto ( Ditto C Ditto ) I ( Ditto 17 18 to !0 Kopuawa ~\ Kaipaka { Waikamihi f Te Mairi J Rawiri Te Kirirape < 1872 1872 1872 1872 TaraweraEast ~) Ditto f Ditto I Ditto J Ditto *Enci •oachments have been mi ide in di sfiance of G-overi imont.—J. A. W.