No. 142, Sess. I,—Petition of Te Raimona Petera.
Petitioner, who was formerly a sergeant in the Colonial Forces, states that he was obliged to get his discharge on account of failing health brought on through exposure whilst fighting against the rebel Natives. He prays that a pension may be granted to him, or some other pecuniary assistance.
I am directed to report as follows: That this petition be referred to the Government for their favourable consideration.
[Translation.]
No. 142, Sess. I.—Pukapuka-inoi a Te Raimona Petera.
Ko te kai-pitihana he Haihana nei ia i mua no nga Hoia o Nui Tireni e ki ana i tukuna tana tono kia whakamutua tana mahi hoia i pangia hoki ia e te mate i te wa e whawhai ana ki nga Maori, a e inoi ana ia kia tukuna tetahi penihana mana tetahi atu ora ranei mona.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: Me tuku tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria mai e ratou i runga i to ratou atawhai.