MAORI LAND.
CLAIMS AGAINST CONFISCATION
WAITARa, February 16.
The Royal Commission investigating Native Land confiscation claims heard evidence this morning in regard to canoe landing places, lamprey weirs, and mussel beds, which the Natives either wanted returned or compensation paid. One of the Maoris giving evidence was an old woman named Moiniri, who was born near AVellington, and is said to be 100 years old. She can remember as a child Wakefield . coming to Niiw Zealand. The sitting in Tarnaki is.ex 'pec.ted to conclude about Saturday, the Commission then proceeding to Wellington.
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Grey River Argus, 17 February 1927, Page 5
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