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(Per Press Agency.) WELLINGTON. October 14. The Maoris from Gisborne, charged with assault, forcible entry, and rioting, in going on land held by Bond and Allan, but to which Maoris asserted a claim, were found guilty of only common assault. When brought up for soritmiee this morning, fhc Crown Prosecutor asked the Judge that they be merely bound over to keep the peace for six months; especially towards Bond and Allen. Thisdone, the Maoris were ordered to find bail—themselves in £IOO, and one surety of £SO. A number of methbers of Working M.-Ts Club have determined to start a Email Farm Association; and intend to apply to Government for a suitable block of land. Minimum value of land for farm to bo £IOO, and maximum £4OO. Ten per cent ; deposit to be lodged on application, and weekly instalment of 10 per cent, to be paid into Bank. The Cbantiiere has sailed for London with a cargo valued at nearly £OO.OOO. At present, the Triennial Parliaments Bill is first Order of the day, and tin.-. Representation Bill second. It is nndcrsto.J to be the intention of the Opposition (c pass the first, but when the debate and second reading of the Representation Bill conics on; to move as an amendment, “That while the House approves of the measure, it has no confidence in present Government to entrust the Bill to them to cany out.”
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Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 467, 15 October 1879, Page 2
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