No. 286, 1888.—Petition of Epeniha Ratapu and Others.
Petitioners pray that the purchase by Major Porter of certain portions of the Tauwhareparae Block may be declared invalid.
I am directed to report that your Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to Government for inquiry and consideration.
2nd July, 1891.
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Translation.]
No. 286, 1888.—Pukapuka-inoi a
Epeniha Ratapu me etahi atu.
E Inoi ana to kai-pitihana kia whakakorea te hoko o etahi wahi o te Tauwhareparae Poraka.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: E whakaaro ana tenei Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia uiuia e ratoa nga tikanga.
2 o Hurae, 1891.