No. 442, Sess. II., 1884.—Petition of Robinson Spencer.
Petitioner states that he is employed by Government at Hokianga for an allowance of £40 per annum to supply the Maoris with medicine. He prays for a refund of all above that amount that he has spent during last yeas.
I am directed to report as follows: That when the petitioner was appointed in 1882 he was informed that his remuneration would be £40, including the necessary supply of medicine. The Committee has no recommendation to make.
[Translation.]
No. 442, Sess. II., 1884.—Pukapuka-inoi a Ropihana Peneha.
E Ki ana te kai-pitihan kei te mahi Kawanatanga ia i Hokianga ko nga utu mana e £40 i te tau tana mahi he tuku rongoa ma nga Maori. E tono ana ia kia utua ki aia nga moni i neke ake i te £40 i pau iaia i roto i te tau kua hori ake nei.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: I te wa i whakaturia ai te kai-pitihana i te tau 1882 i ki atu ano ki aia. ko nga utu mana e £40 i te tau mo tana mahi hui atu ki nga rongoa e tukua ana e ia. Heoi kahore he kupu a te Komiti.