Report of Land Claims Commissioners.
Claim
No. 146.
Claimant's name: John McGibbon.
Boundaries: On the harbour of the Bluff in the Middle Island. Bounded on the North-west by Spencer's Claim No. 218, and on the South-east by Green's land.
The payment made to the Natives for this land appears to have been—in November, 1838: Cash, £2; Goods, £4 x 3 = £12. Total, £14. At 3s. 11d. per acre, 72 acres.
A deed of sale was executed by the above-named Chief, and he admitted the payment he received and the alienation of the land.
The Commissioners therefore respectfully recommend that a grant for 72 acres of the above described land should be issued to John McGibbon, his heirs and assigns for ever. Excepting two feet from high-water mark, and any portion of the harbour required to be reserved.
Edward L. Godfrey, Commissioners
M. Richmond, Commissioners.
A True Copy of Original Deed and Commissioners' Report. No. 146.O.L.C.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington, 2nd February, 1881