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1876. NEW ZEALAND.

WAIHARAKEKE & HUNGAHUNGA BLOCKS OF LAND, (RETURN RELATIVE TO PROPOSED PURCHASE OF.)

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, No. 7, 29</« June, 1876. " That there be laid upon the table copies of all correspondence between the Government and any person relating to the proposed purchase by Mr. Thomas Russell, from the Natives, of the Waiharakeke and Hungahunga Blocks of land in the Upper Thames District, Province of Auckland."— (Sir G. Grey.)

SCHEDULE.

From. Subject. No. Telegram—Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Colonial Secretary Telegram —Hon. C. C. Bowen to Superintendent of Auckland Telegram—Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Colonial Secretary Telegram—Hon. C. C. Bowen to Superintendent of Auckland Mr. Jas. Mackay to Hon. Native Minister Enclosure 1 For copies of papers, &c, re sale of Huugabunga and Waiharakeke Blocks to Mr. Kussell Explanation re sale of Hungaliunga, &c, to Mr. Russell ... ... ... 1 Papers asked for have not been supplied me „ 2 ,. 3 „ 4—Mr. Russell to Mr. Mackay Enclosure 5 —Mr. Mackay to Mr. Russell Your telegram asking for papers, &c., will be submitted to Colonial Secretary and Native Minister on their return to Wellington Explaining sale of Waiharakeke and Hungahunga Blocks to Mr. Russell, and enclosures Agreement by Natives to sell Hungabunga to Mr. Russell, and receipts for money ... Agreement by Natives to sell Waiharakeke to Mr. Russell... Agreement by Natives to sell Hungahunga to Mr. Henry Alley Wishes northern boundary of his purchase to run at right angle to the river; is willing to accept modification of original agreement Have not departed from original arrangement; am prepared to recommend boundary mentioned by you, if you do not interfere with my purchases for Crown Arrangement made with Mr. Mackay to enable Mr. Russell to square his boundary Sketch plan of proposed purchase Mangapouri Swamp Matters re sale of Bwamp left entirely in your hands H » » 1, n Enclosure 6—Mr. Russell to Hon. Dr. Pollen Sub-Enclosure to Enclosure 6 Enclosure 7 —Colonel St. John to Mr. Mackay Enclosure 8 —Mr. Mackay to Hon. Dr. Pollen )) )' JJ Sub-Enclosure to Enclosure 8 Enclosure 9 —Under Secretary Native Office to Mr. Mackay Mr. Preece to Hon. Native Minister Boundaries of land the Government are acquiring under Immigration and Public Works Act include Hungahunga and Waiharakeke Blocks, negotiated for by Mr. Russell Boundaries... Proclamation will appear in Gazette concurring in proposition re Mr. Russell's purchase Report on purchase of Hungahunga and Waiharakeke as far as came under his notice Letter in Herald states Mr. Nicholl was paid £150 to assist to put through the Hungahunga Block. Is it true, and, if so, who paid it ? For reply to former telegram ... )J Jl )1 Telegram—Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Native Minister Telegram—Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Native Minister Telegram—Native Minister to Superintendent of Auckland Telegram—Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Native Minister Hon. Native Minister to Superintendent of Auckland Superintendent of Auckland to Hon. Native Minister C. 3.—1876 ... Mr. Nicholl received £100 ; for what purpose I am unaware Was it Mr. Mackay, or any Land Purchase Agent, who paid Mr. Nicholl £100 ? I have no further information beyond that already stated ... 1 It is incumbent on you, as Native Minister, to institute searching inquiry into the matter Auckland land sales. l: 1—C. 3a.