OTOROHANGA.

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 37, 3 October 1896, Page 2

OTOROHANGA.

Naiivk Land Coukt.—A Court opened here on the '.illth, presided over by Judge Johnson, and Nita Taupopoki assessor. It is not expected to be a long sitting, a;; only succession and similar cases, with a few survey liens arc down for hearing. The authorities seem determined to pay the natives out in this district for withdrawing their cases some time back as a protest against the native legislation of the present Government. At any rate, although thoiv are

dozens of applications in ami h.avo lict'ii for many montli.s, so fir none have been gazetted : (although there have lieen several Courts), except those that ate expected to facilitate the work of the Land Purchase Department. Land Puik:h.\. - ;e.—This has been practically at a standstill for some we.Us, mu-'h to the disgust of many who have come long distances to sell their interests.

Roaii Communication* With TakaNA.KI. —Mr Hislop, Chairman of the llawera County Council, passed through here on Tuesday, on his road to Kawhia. He describes the road as a disgrace to the colony. Although the only communication betiveen the two provinces, he describes it as almost impassable in parts, and he lost two days owing to the want of bridges over the Upper Awakino and Mangaotaki Rivers, lie was much pleased with the land occupied by Messrs MeNieol Rrothers and Mr J. SV. Ellis, he saiil he never expected to see such land in the King Country, as down his way the idea is that it is all of a very second rate class. lie was also much struck with the progress made in the short lime the country has been occupied. It is understood that he was on his way to inspect Mr Ccatcs' properties at llarihari, south of Kawhia, which is in the market. (Own Correspondent).