A MAORI CLAIM
PURCHASE OF ORAKEI BLOCK. AUCKLAND, March 27. The question whether the Orakei natives were made landless when the Government purchased the block, is one that has to be decided by the Native Land Court. Argument started this morning before Judge Acheson. Mr Sullivan appeared on behalf of the natives, who asked for the return ol certain portions of land. Mr Meredith represented the Crown, and Mr Otene Paroa appeared on behalf of certain native families. Air Cocker watched the proceedings on behalf of the Church of England, which lie said, was not feally interested. He was there to help the Court. Mr Sullivan said the purchase of the oiock lmd been a cause of irritation to the natives'. He asked to be allowed to search various transfers since the commencement of the purchase negotiations in 1912, and to be supplied w a list of moneys, paid to the natives direct, or to any person on their behalf.
Mr Sullivan’s review of the position occupied most of the day, the c."s n being adjourned for the protection ot further documents.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1930, Page 2
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182A MAORI CLAIM Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1930, Page 2
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