Decrees under "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893."

I Have the honour to report that the Committee have had the parliamentary papers mentioned below, containing decrees made by the Validation Court appointed under "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893," before them, and that they cannot recommend the House to interfere with any of the decisions contained therein.

The following are the papers considered, viz.:—

• 21st June, 1895 (G. 28)—Re Pouawa No. 4, Umumango No. 2, and Wharekaka No. 1;
• 4th July, 1895 (G. 63)—Re Poroikamoana and Paramata;
• 24th July, 1895 (G. 104)—Re Kirikiriroa No. 1, Tuawhatu No. 4a, Tuawhatu No. 1b, and Tuawhatu No. 2a;
• 3rd September, 1895 (G. 164)—Re Tuhirangi B, Pohoatua, Whakarupe, and Mangapukahukahu;
• 11th September, 1895 (G. 187)—Re Tawapata South;
• 11th September, 1895 (G. 188)—Re Tawapata North No. 1, Tawapata North No. 2, Tawapata South, Nukutaurua, Whangawehi No. 1, Moutere No. 1, Moutere No. 2;
• 23rd September, 1895 (G. 211)—Re Nukutaurua, No. 6b;
• 10th October, 1895 (G. 240)—Re Tuawhata No. 1 B2, Tuawhata No. 2b, Tuawhata No. 4b, and Kirikiriroa No. 2;
• 11th October, 1895 (G. 244)—Re Ihunui No. 2.