No. 234, 1889.—Petition of Riria Tini Rongoa (No. 1).
Petitioner states that a portion of her land at Opunake was leased to a Mr. Caverhill for a term of twenty-one years; that the rent has not been paid; and that Mr. Caverhill has sold his lease. She is therefore desirous of upsetting the lease.
I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above petition should be referred to Government for the purpose of making inquiries of the Public Trustee.
2nd July, 1891.