The final report of the Native Land Commission, as presepted to Parliament during the recent session, states that the total area of land owned by Maoris in the North island is estimated at 7,465,000 acres, of which 2, 791,190 acres come under the scope of tfie Commissioner's work. The result of the Commission's inquiries was summarised as follows: Recommended for general settlement 6962,60 acres; recommended for Maori occupation 867,479; subject to special recommendation 477,137; grand total 2,040, 876. In addition there are 275,256 acres subject to timber agreements, and other leases validated by Parliament, which should be added to the total of lands recommended for European settlement.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 174, 19 July 1909, Page 5
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107Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 174, 19 July 1909, Page 5
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