No. 143.—Petition of Te Winika Hohepa.

The petitioner prays that 50 acres of land, said to have been sold secretly by Te Moananui to Mr. Gill, be restored to her.

I am directed to report as follows:—

It appears from the evidence of Mr. Clarke that the 50 acres of land referred to by the petitioner were duly sold by the proper owner. The Committee cannot; therefore recommend the return of the land to the petitioner.