No. 252.—Petition of George Lipsey and 6 Natives.
Petitionees, who are owners of certain blocks of land at Te Aroha, which they surrendered to the Government for mining purposes on the understanding that they were to receive the fees for miners' rights, &c., state that those fees have been paid to the Piako County Council instead of them. They pray for inquiry.
I am directed to report as follows: That this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry.