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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

[List of land claims to be investigated in Kororarika]

No.

303.

Robert Thwaits, of Kororarika, Claimant.

8 (eight) acres, more or less, at Nganguru, on the East Coast, about 40 miles to the south-ward of Cape Brett. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in November, 1838, from the Native chiefs of Nganguru. Consideration: Goods; value £5. Nature of conveyance: A writing to claimant.

303a.

Robert Thwaits, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A portion of land about four miles square, near Nganguru, about 40 miles south of Cape Brett. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant on the 15th of January, 1840, from the Native chiefs of Nganguru. Consideration: Goods to the value of £60 sterling. Nature of conveyance: A writing to claimant.

312b.

Battersby and Moores, Claimants.

40 (forty) acres, more or less, called Okoola. Bounded on the north by Okoola. Alleged to have been purchased by Edney and Hemmings from the Native chief Sharah's wife. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

317l.

J. Bernard, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land at Wangarei, bounded on the west by the rivulet Otapio, running due north to the top of Kuaoapi; on the north-east by a range of hills from the Karangi to the top of Manaia, from which in a direct line east by north of the Karoe beach on the sea-coast; on the east-south-east by the Ocean; on the south and south-west by Wangarei: including all the islands, anchorages, and rivers as far up as Motutohe, also the two kauri hills called Tikitikitohe and Kio Tehau. Alleged to have been purchased by Gilbert Mair, Esquire, in October, 1839, from the Native chiefs Na Wiremui, Pokohua, Tipene, and others. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

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348.

Thomas Scott, Flower Russell, and James Anderson, Bay of Islands, Claimants.

3,000 (three thousand) acres, more or less, at Wangarei, about 75 miles south of the Bay of Islands. Bounded on the east by Otipo; running north to the Rua Rangi Hills and the Kai Wha; running south-east by the Wangarei River as far as a place called Wakarongo Tai; on the north and north-east by the range of hills from the Rua Rangi; on the west and north-west by a straight line across the land from Wakarongo Tai to the range of hills from the Rua Rangi. Alleged to have been purchased by claimants on the 23rd May, 1839, from the Native chiefs William Poke, Haia Tipene, and others. Consideration: £75 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

355.

Joseph Aberline, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, at Okura. Bounded on one side by the Okura Creek as far as Onaia, a small island; from thence to Mangataua Creek, the River Keri Keri in front, and extending thence back. Alleged to have been purchased by George Clapham, in 1838, from the Native chief Haia and others. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 8th March,1838.

355a.

Joseph Aberline, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, at Uriti Creek, part of 108 acres bought by Mr. Jones. Alleged to have been purchased by James Jones in 1839 from the Native chief Akero and others. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 7th October, 1839.

357.

Charles Roberton, of—, Claimant.

A piece of land at Kororarika, described as Allotments Nos. 14 and 15, measuring each 54 feet in front and 64 feet in rear, on the south side 150 feet, and on the north 90 feet. Bounded in front by Company's Street; in rear by Mr. Clayton's land; on the south by Nos. 13, 17, and 18; and on the north by No. 16. Alleged to have been purchased by Alex. McGregor, for the Land Company, from the Native chiefs Tarea and Akero. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

358.

E. Bolger, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

120 (one hundred and twenty) acres, more or less, situate about 1¼ miles from (inside) Point Pocock, on the north side of the Bay of Islands. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in the years 1835, 1838, and 1839. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £400 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

358a.

E. Bolger, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, situate at Pokama Creek, on the north side of the Bay of Islands. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in the year 1839. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £200 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

361.

John Johnson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

All that piece of land in the centre of Kororarika beach, having a frontage of 80 feet by a depth of 160 feet. Bounded on the north by Mr. Evans's; on the south by Mr. Moores'; and on the east by J. Johnson's land, No.—. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in the year 1838 from the Native chiefs Pakera, Shongi, and others. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £60 2s. 6d. sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 21st October, 1838.

361a.

John Johnson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land at Kororarika at the back of No. 361. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in the year 1839 from the Native chief Te Hutairra and others. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £3 5s. sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 2nd February, 1839.

361b.

John Johnson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land at Kororarika, containing 66 feet by 50 feet. Bounded on the north by Evans's land; on the south by the Natives'; on the east by a swamp; and on the west by Claim No. 361. Alleged to have been purchased by Thomas Spicer in the year 1838 from the Native chief Erongo and others. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £21 12s. 6d. sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 17th November, 1838.

361c.

John Johnson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

2 (two) acres, more or less, called the Ripo, at the back of the beach at Kororarika. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in the year 1838, from the Native chief Parangi and others. Consideration: Goods to the amount of £31. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 10th November, 1838.

361d.

John Johnson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

1,000 (one thousand) acres, more or less, a piece of land at the Bay of Wangamumu, 28 miles east of Kororarika, containing all the Bay of Wangamumu; commencing at the north at a water-run on a small beach extending from the said water-run gully to the top of the mountains around its ridge, in the shape of a horse-shoe, running to a narrow neck which divides the south headland and a road afterwards purchased. Alleged to have been purchased by claimants in 1839, from the Native chiefs Amoku, Rewa, and others. Consideration: Cash and goods to the amount of £84 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 8th September, 1839.

362.

Charles Berry Waitford, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

A piece of land at the Bay of Islands called Mangenangana, Ganahineora, and Kumea. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in 1839, from the Native chief Tetou. Consideration: Cash and goods to the amount of £53 11s. 6d. sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 11th December, 1839.

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363.

Philo B. Perry, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A portion of land at the Pa, Bay of Islands, having a frontage to the River Kawa Kawa of 355 feet. Bounded on one side by a house of C. M. Cohen's, on the other by two allotments of M. Bonneffu; being part of a larger tract claimed by Benjamin Evans Turner. Alleged to have been purchased by B. E. Turner in 1863, from the Native chief E Hana. Consideration: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

363a.

Philo. B. Perry, of Kororarika, Claimant.

¼ (one quarter) acre, more or less, situate at the Pa, Bay of Islands, on the River Kawa Kawa. Alleged to have been purchased by Thomas Maxwell, in 1833, from the Native chief Kiwi Kiwi. Consideration: Cash to the amount of £10 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

372.

Thomas Shearing, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

60 (sixty) acres, more or less, at Manganui, at the head of Tareah Bay. Bounded on the north-east by a line of 20 chains in front; on the south-west by the said bay, 19 chains; on the north-west side by a creek; and by a south-west line from the north-east boundary to the bay aforesaid. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in 1837, from the Native chiefs Tareah and Akero. Consideration: Cash £24, and goods. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

375.

William Butler, of Monganui, Claimant.

60 (sixty) acres, more or less, situated at the east side of the Bay of Islands, called Monganui. Bounded on the south by land claimed by the late Captain Roberton; on the north by land claimed by Mr. Stephenson. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in August, 1838, from the Native chiefs (not named). Consideration: Cash, £75. Nature, of conveyance: Not stated.

395.

John Walmsley, William Motion, William Bruce, and John Bishop, of Paihia, Claimants.

800 (eight hundred) acres, more or less, a piece of land near the head of the River Waikare, about 8 miles from the Bay of Islands, and called Tumatakai. Alleged to have been purchased by claimants in September, 1839, from Native chiefs (not named). Consideration: Cash, £10, and goods to the amount of £35. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

381.

Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

1,500 (fifteen hundred) acres, more or less, on the East Coast, about five miles south of Tutekaku, and bounded on the north-east by the sea; on the south by the creek Kowaitai; and on the west by the River Horoaforo. Alleged to have been purchased by Thomas Black and William Green in 1839 from the Native chiefs Taiata, Pemako, and others. Consideration: Goods; value £100. Nature of conveyance: Deed to Black and Green.

381a.

Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

10 (ten) acres, more or less, on the River Waikare. Bounded on the east by the bay; on the west by a raupo swamp; on the north by the Waikare River; and on the south by Native land. Alleged to have been purchased by William Green and J. Hitchcock from the Native chief Puwauika in 1836, and claimed by Thomas, Black for the late firm of Black and Green and Stuart. Consideration: Goods; value £12. Nature of conveyance: Deed to Green and Hitchcock.

381b.

Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

1,500 (fifteen hundred) acres, more or less, about 8 miles south-west from Kororarika. Bounded on the north and north-west by land claimed by H. Williams; on the east and south-west by land claimed by Captain Milne. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant in 1839 from Native chiefs (not named). Consideration: Cash and goods, £150. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

332.

Gilbert Mair, on behalf of Robert Milne, Claimant.

5,000 (five thousand) acres, more or less, on the River Kawakawa, and known as Tetokeonui, Turanui, Timponga, Werowero, Hiringa, Wakatete, Paremaenga, Waretatotoi, Tatuhupara; Maukuku, Pakohekoki, Arataraere, Kahiku, Anginga, Pukeatua, Kahika, Roriwero, Nge, Petui, Wariunga, Tarakatikati, Rotukutuku, Ngako, Mai, Watukokakoka, and Te Kouri. Alleged to have been purchased in 1840 by G. Mair, as agent for claimant, from the Native chiefs Horu, Kawakatere, and others. Consideration: Goods, £200 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 9th of January, 1840.

385.

John Lette, per William Wilson, of Kororarika, Claimant.

¼ (one-quarter) acre, more or less, at Kororarika, having a frontage to the beach of 38 feet by 90 feet depth from the face of the pa. Bounded on one side by land occupied by J. Smith; and on the other by land occupied by H. Thompson and Co. Alleged to have been purchased by Patrick Fitzmorris and Thomas Butterworth from the Native chief Akore, who sold to J. R. Clendon, who sold to John Kelly and Daniel Pollen, who sold to claimant. Consideration: Goods; £25 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

260d.

Walter Brodie, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

3,200 (three thousand two hundred) acres, more or less, situate at Matrawdy Bay. Bounded on the west by a hill which runs out into the sea, forming a small promontory bearing about N.N.E. from the peak of the large Cavallas Islands, Cape Brett E. ½ S., and Flat Island N.W. by W., distant about 3½ miles; on the east by a point running out into the sea; on the north by the sea with a frontage of 1,400 yards; and on the south by a range of hills, and including the seven Cavallas Islands. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Tedaddy, Waddy, Hongi, Mahanga, How, and four others, on the 20th November, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: About £77. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, witnessed by E. Hanson.

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447.

John Edward Hargreaves, of Waimate, Claimant.

2½ (two and a half) acres, more or less, situate at Waimate. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chief Tane and others in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: £12 in specie. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

441.

Donald McKay, of Kororarika, Claimant.

An allotment of land in Kororarika, situate at the south end of York Street. Bounded on the east by land in the possession of the Rev. Mr. Baker, 100 feet; on the west by land belonging the chief Rivers, 100 feet; on the north by land belonging to Mr. Brodie, 100 feet; and on the south by land in the possession of Benjamin Turner; 100 feet. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Rivers by claimant on the 20th February, 1827. Consideration given to the Natives: A double-barrelled gun, value of £6 16s. 6d. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

442.

John Ryder, of Auckland, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the River Oruru, near to the Harbour of Munganui. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Kaituku, Nopera, Pairo, Kareao, Nopera, Nira, Te Ruri, by claimant, on the 8th January, 1842. Consideration to the Natives: Thirty sovereigns. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in the Native language.

443.

John Victoria Cowell, of Kawhia, and Edward Lee, of Sydney, Claimants.

5,250 (five thousand two hundred and fifty) acres, more or less, situate at Kawhia. One portion known by the name of Oharei, containing 150 acres, or thereabouts; bounded towards the south, north, and west by laud claimed by Jones, Leathart, and Co., and on the east by the River Awa Roa: Another portion containing 100 acres, or thereabouts; bounded towards the south by, Hiku Rangi, towards the east by land claimed by George Macfarlane, and towards the west by land claimed by Jones, Leathart, and Co. And one portion known as Tekua Patu, containing 500 acres, more or less; bounded towards the north by land belonging to Ngati Mahuta, and the River Kawri, towards the south by the Awaroa and by land claimed by George Macfarlane, and towards the west by the Awa Roa. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs, Te Raura of Raura, and Mannea, of Waipa, by claimants, in the year 1832. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant.

444.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

500 (five hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the north side of Puriri River; bounded on the Wairoa, terminated on the east by Repawawake. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Turua, Tohu, Tria, Tukutai, Weta, and nineteen others, chiefs, by claimant, on the 1st January, 1835. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise and 20 dollars. Nature of conveyance: Deed in the Native language.

444a.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

20 (twenty) acres, more or less, situate at Matamata, known by the name of Kawauwaunui. [Boundaries not given.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Waharoa by claimant, in the year 1835. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated.

444b.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church. Missionary Society, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less; situate on the eastern bank of the Thames, from below Korokoro to the River Waiwakanga and to the side of Hauhauru, going up to Kaipapaka, thence to Waiiti, thence to Waikukia, crossing the hill to Oruroa, and Pukeroaka, on the east side to Hine Ngako, and terminating in the valley. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tamu, Tapu, Mapu, Toke, Hauwenua,. Matapihi, Tohu, Waiopu, How, by claimant, on the 21st October, 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, in the Native language.

444c.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

30 (thirty) acres, more or less, situate at Tauranga, extending from Taumatakakawai by the beach to Herikura, thence to Kahuore, following the beach to Taumatakakawai. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tare, Tarua, Kaipi, Ngatiti, Tohu, and thirteen others, by claimant, on the 30th September, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in the Native language.

444d.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

1,000 (one thousand) acres, more or less, situate at Tauranga, extending from Taumatakakawai to Herikura; thence to Kopuare along the River Warepapa, Papeka,. Okekuroa, Taihau, Waiariki, Tuki o te Waiheke, Waiparapara-Omarori, Opohue, Tahataharoa, Inetaireta, Waipuna, Heremaro, Rangiora, Tarangepo Ora, to Pukehinahina; thence to. Pokorau; Pukehouhou, Ware o te Ao; thence along the ridge to the embankment of the Pa; thence to Ririeti, Toapairua, Maranui, Waihirere, Puharakeke, going on to Taumatakakawai. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Taharangi, Rerehewenua, and twenty-three others, by claimant, on the 30th March, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: One heifer, and a quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant.

444e.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land (being a portion of a purchase of 1,000 acres) situate at Waikato. Bounded on the north by the River Waikato to the east, beginning at Patikitiki, ascending to Putataka towards the south to the Pa, passing by a puriri tree to a hole dug in the bank of the river; page 622thence going up the middle of the river that runs to Taurangahawawa, and continuing on to a hole dug on the banks of the Oriroa, and continuing northerly to Tarateirua, the boundary running on to Makeo, and terminating in a line that runs to the lake, and from thence to the sea-side. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Remo and fourteen others by claimant on the 3rd July, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in the Native language.

444f.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land forming part of a purchase of 1,000 acres, situate at Waikato, being a portion of a Native kainga called Putataka, at the entrance of the Waikato. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Hamu, Iwitahi, and fourteen others by claimant in October, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in the Native language.

444g.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Manukau (containing with the two former claims 1,000 acres, more or less), being the Missionary settlement at the Manukau Heads. Alleged to have been purchased from the Natives in the year 1838.

444h.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Rotorua, being part of a block of 600 acres, more or less. Bounded on one side by the River Waioheua, running easterly; on another side by a copse and the Ngae, going to the Takauere; thence to the north side of this copse, and running on to Waioheua as the termination. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Hikairo, Nini, Awe, and forty-two others, by claimant, on the 14th September, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed in the Native language.

444i.

T. Chapman, of Tauranga, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Rotorua, known by the name of the "Takauere" and the "Turi o te Uirangi," forming with the preceding claims a block of 600 acres, more or less. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Korokai, Huku, Pango, Nga Hihi, and twenty-nine others, by claimants, on the 25th September, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in the Maori language.

445.

Henry Tayler, on behalf of James Forbes Beattie, of Sydney, Claimant.

The whole of the Island of Kawau, in the Frith of the Thames, outside or abreast of Tawaranui. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs of the tribe Ngatipaoa, by Henry Tayler, on behalf of the claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Cash and goods; value of £200. Nature of conveyance: A deed signed by Te Kahukoti, Na Paora, Hemaraha, Na Hohepa Wakaraue, in favour of Henry Tayler.

258.

William Derby Brind, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Onaunga, situate on the River Thames. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native Namera by claimant on the 21st October, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Two double-barrelled guns and two blankets. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, dated 21st October, 1839.

449.

Patrick O'Brien Murphy, on behalf of Robert A. Murphy, a minor, and George Ennis, Claimants.

A piece of land situate in New Munster, commencing at Milford Haven, on the north-west side of the Island of Milford Haven, to Jackson's Bay, including the North Head, sixty miles from the South Head of Milford Haven into the interior, and sixty miles from the North Head of Jackson's Bay into the interior. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tyroa Took, Qua Te Queree, and others, by claimant, on the 2nd April, 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: £20 in money, and goods to the value of £25. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant.

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