No. 339.—Petition of Rev. Wiremu Turipona and 69 Others.
Petitioners pray that their district may be proclaimed a Maori district under the provisions of the Licensing Act, and that no more licenses may be issued for the sale of fermented and spirituous liquors in that district.
I am directed to report as follows: That this is an important matter affecting the Maori race, and that it be referred to the Government for consideration.