No. 458, 1899.—Petition of Ihakara te Raro and 16 Others.
Petitioners complain of the injustice done in connection with the taking of land for roads through the Awarua and Motukawa Blocks, and from Moawhango to Te Horo, and pray for restitution.
I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitioners have a just cause of complaint, as the quantity of land taken for reading purposes appears to be most excessive; it is therefore recommended that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration.
30th July, 1901.