No. 280, Session II.—Petition of Rangitira Moetara and 108 Others.

Petitioners pray that the telegraph wire may be extended from Hokianga to the mouth of the river at Pahia. That the extension prayed for would be a great boon to all the ships of the world which trade to the port. And, as both races are children of the Queen, they ask for roads, railways, and telegraph offices.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That this petition be referred to the Government for their consideration.