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27. It seems, too, that some steps are necessary to clear the title, that either the first or both partitions should be cancelled, and that some means should be takem to bring the; original title into line with the Court's subsequent adjudications. If there is to be a redetermination of relative interests, probably it would be better to repeal section 5 of the 1917 Act and the work attempted unde:r it. If it is not so decided, then authority should be given to amend the original title, and to adjust the trust accordingly. 28. The beneficial owners desire the block to be revesteel in them. It is understood the revesting is held over pending the disputes as to the names and shares of those in the title. If anything is done towards reopening, it may be: found to be a convenient opportunity of revesting the land directly in the Native bcnoficiarie:s, as found by the Court. Dated the 20th day of July, 1921. R. N. Jones. Chief Judge. The Chief Judge, Native: Land Court, Wellington.

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