No. 89, Sess. II., 1884.—Petition of Robert Studholme Thompson.
Petitioner states that his wife is a tribal owner in lands 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.
I am directed to report as follows: That the Committee understand that petitioner's claim has been dealt with under section 5 of "The West Coast Settlements Reserves Act 1881 Amendment Act, 1884." It has therefore no recommendation to make.