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No. 299, 1898.—Petition of Te Dapiki Pataba and 3 Others. Petitionbes allege that Nakora Oroti has been wrongfully declared successor to Aritaku te Hakona, one of the deceased owners of Lot 22, Te Aro Pa, and they pray that they, being the rightful successors, may be appointed in his stead. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 7th September, 1899.
[Teanslation.] No. 299, 1898.—Pitihana a Te Uapiki Pataea me etahi atu tokotoru. E Xi ana nga kai-pitihana kei te he te whakatuunga o Nakora Oroti hei kai-riiwhi mo Aritaku te Hakona tetahi tupapaku i uru ki roto i nga tangata no ratou a Rota 22, Te Aro Pa, a c inoi ana, i te mea ko ratou nga uri tika o taua tangata, kia whakaturia ko ratou hei kai-riiwhi mo taua tupapaku, a kia whakakorea atu a Nakora Oroti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei, kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 7 o Hepetema, 1899.
No. 301, 1898.—Petition of Wi Mahuei Mataitaua. Petitioneh complains that his petition re succession to his younger brother's interest in the Mana-watu-Wairarapa-Mangatainoka No. 3 Block was dealt with in his absence, and praying for reconsideration. I am directed to report that the Committee, having again considered the petitioner's case, and finding that he has not availed himself of his right, under the provisions of section 39 of "The Native Land Court Act, 1894," to bring the matter before the Native Land Court, has no recommendation to make. 7th September, 1899.
[Teanslation.] No. 301, 1898.—Pitihana a Wi Mahuei Mataitaua. E ki ana te kai-pitihana ko tana pitihana i tuku ai mo te riiwhitanga o nga hea o tona teina i Mana-watu-Wairarapa-Mangatainoka No. 3 Poraka i whakahaerea c te Komiti i te wa c ngaro ana ia, a c inoi ana ia kia whiriwhiria ano taua pitihana. Kua whakahua kia ki penei, i te mea tenei kua whiriwhiria tuaruatia c te Komiti te keehi a te kai-pitihana, a i te mea kua kitea kaore ano kia whakahaerea c ia ona tika i raro i tekiona 39 o " Te Ture Kooti Whenua Maori, 1894," c takoto ai taua putake ana kite aroaro o te Kooti Whenua Maori, na reira kaore kau a te Komiti kupu. 7 o Hepetema, 1899.
No. 274.—Petition of Maku Ellison and Others. Petitionebs pray that a rehearing may be held in connection with the Poukawa Eeserve, Te Hauke, Hawke's Bay District. I am directed to report that the Committee, having fully considered the evidence in connection with this case, is of opinion sufficient grounds have been shown to warrant further inquiry being held into the ownership of the land in question, and, with that end in view, it is recommended that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th September, 1899.
[Teanslation.] No. 274. —Pitihana a Maku Erihana me etahi atu. E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia tv he whakawa tuarua mo te Eahui i Poukawa, Te Hauke, Takiwa o Haaki Pei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei, kua tino whiriwhiria c te Komiti nga korero i korerotiamo tenei keehi, a ki tona whakaaro kua kitea etahi take c rahi ana c tika ai kia tv ano he whakawa hei uiui i nga tangata no ratou te whenua, na reira hei whakatutuki i taua whakaaro, ka whai kupu te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 15 o Hepetema, 1899.
Nos. 403, 423, 114, 115, 116, 168, 169, 170, 321, 322, 390, 391, 392, 396, 397, 411, 412, 413, 414, 439, 440, 455, 456, and 467.—Petitions of Tupu Taingakawa and Another, Tamahau Mahupuku and 2 Others, Enoka te Taitea and 36 Others, Tutanuku Tume and 72 Others, Kaeaitiana Wieihana and 84 Others, H. T. Whatahoeo, Tamahau Mahupuku and 89 Others, Hautahi Apobo and 110 Others, Apibana Tukotahi and 60 Others, Apeeahama te Kume and 73 Others, Heta Hakiwai and 127 Others, Wibemu Pikai and 58 Others, Tauha Nikoba and 11 Others, Ihaka Whanga and 64 Others, Hoeea Katipo and 69 Others, Hone Paebata and 158 Others, Ebu te Whana and 109 Others, Wibemu Potae and 106 Others, Moana Tautau and 56 Others, Heta Matua and 10 Others, Eetibeti Tapihana and 111 Others, Paku Maki and 288 Others, Haee Matenga and 61 Others, and Hobi Pueu and 336 Others. Petitionebs pray for certain amendments in the laws relating to Native affairs. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions, together with the evidence taken in connection with the subject-matter thereof, should be referred to the Govern-
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