No. 124 of 1881.—Petition of Hori Kukutai and 30 Others.

Petitioners reside near Onewheoro, on the west of the Waikato River, and have used a certain point there as a crossing-place for cattle, &c., for many years; that about two years ago Government gave the unsold land at Onewheoro to returned rebel Natives; that a crossing-place was not reserved; that the returned Natives refuse to allow cattle to cross except upon payment of 2s. per head. Petitioners ask that such arrangements may be made as will secure a right of crossing at the point referred to.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the Government has authority to lay out suitable roads, and the Committee recommend this to its consideration.