No. 22 of Session I., 1879.—Petition of Sarah Cunningham and Mary Heany.

Petitioners, who are half-castes, state that they had interests in certain lands in Poverty Bay, which were identical with those of Mrs. Wyllie, who received 400 acres at Waimate therefor. They allege that they never received notice of the sitting of any Court to inquire into the title of the lands in question; and they pray, as they are now too late for every other appeal, that the House will afford them relief.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the claims of the petitioners, if any, are against their own tribe. The Committee has therefore no recommendation to make.