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Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1879, No. 2.

No. 243, Session II.—Petition of George Timothy Stephenson

No. 243, Session II.—Petition of George Timothy Stephenson.

Petitioner states that in April, 1877, he commenced negotiations with certain Natives of Maketu District for a lease of part of Rangiuru Block; that before the land passed the Court the block was proclaimed by the Government as being under negotiation, thereby excluding petitioner from finishing his bargain with the Natives. He also states that he was offered £250 by the then Native Minister by way of compromise, which he refused, as he estimated his loss at £1,500. He has since agreed to accept the £250, but has, as yet, not been able to obtain it.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, from the testimony of the late Minister for Native Affairs, it appears that a sum of £250 was offered in settlement of the petitioner's claims, and that the petitioner is now willing to accept that amount; and the Committee recommends that the Government pay this amount if the petitioner will receive it in full settlement.

12th December 1879.