No. 55.—Petition of Hemi Takahia and Another.

Petitioners complain that a piece of land, containing one hundred acres, given to them by the Commissioner, and situated in the Manawatu-Rangitikei District, has been disposed of by a person called Matiu te Wheoro, and that they have received no portion of the purchase-money.

I am directed to report as follows: That this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry.