No. 89, Sess. II.—Petition of Robert Studholme Thompson.

Petitioner states that his wife is a tribal owner in land set aside by the Royal Commission for the Ngatimanuhiakai hapu of Ngaruahine on the Waimate Plains, and that he petitioned in the year 1881 for a separate reserve, and in 1882 also, representing that it was not fair for his wife to share alike in a reserve for reclaimed rebels. This second petition was recognized, and he was promised that individualization should take place as soon as possible. He now prays for relief.

Report and date same as No. 16.