No. 108 of Session II., 1879.—Petition of Paora Parau and Others.

Petitioners state that the Muhunga Block had been confiscated by Government. The number of acres agreed to be given to the Government was 5,000; but when the survey was made 540 acres more than this area were taken, and the petitioners pray for a return of this surplusage.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, after a careful investigation of the claim of the petitioners, and an examination of a certified copy of the original map, the Committee cannot recommend the petition to the favourable consideration of the House.