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Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1876 Session I

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APPENDIX TO THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW ZEALAND.

VOL. 11. F.—POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHS. G.—NATIVE AFFAIRS. H.—MISCELLANEOUS. I.—REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES. J.—PETITIONS.

IN THE FORTIETH TEAE OP THE REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA.

BEING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SIXTH PAELIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON.

1876.

ARRANGEMENT OP THE PAPERS.

VOL. 11. F.—Postal and Telegraphs. Q-.—Native Apfaies. H. —Miscellaneous. I.—Ekpobts of Select Committees. J. —Petitions.

PBINTBD FOB THB HOUSE OE REPRESENTATIVES, BT GEORGE DIDSP.UEY, GOVERNMENT PBINTEB, WELLINGTON.

P.—POSTAL AND TELEGKAPHS. F.—l. POSTAL SERVICE OF NEW ZEALAND—AnnuaI Report by the Postmaster-General. F.—la. TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT—AnnuaI Report by the Commissioner of Telegraphs. F.—3. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVlCE—Further Papers relative to. F.—3a. AND TELEGRAPH CABLE CHARGES—Conference by Telegraph relative to. F.—3b. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVlCE—Further Papers relative to. F. —3c. Further Papers relative to. F. —3d. Further Papers relative to. F.—3b. Further Papers relative to. F.—3f. Further Papers relative to. F.—4. TELEGRAPH CABLE NEGOTIATIONS—Papers relative to. F.—4a. Papers relative to a proposed Second Line from Australia. F.—s. SUEZ MAIL SERVlCE—Further Papers relative to. F.—6. TORRES STRAITS MAIL SERVlCE—Further Papers relative to. F.—7. SUEZ AND SAN FRANCISCO MAIL ROUTES—Statement showing Time occupied in Delivery of Mails. F.—B. COOK STRAIT CABLE—Papers relative to a Second.

Q.— NATIVE AITALTCS. G-.—l. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS IN NATIVE DISTRICTS. G.—U. NATIVE MEETING, WAlROA—Report by Mr. Locke relative to. G.—2. NATIVE SCHOOLS—Reports of Inspecting Officers. G-.—3. NATIVE RESERVES—Report by the Commissioner of. G-.—3a. ■ Letter from Mr. A. Mackay, forwarding Draft of a new Native Reserves Bill, with Maori translation. G. —3b. Report by Mr. A. Mackay on the Nelson and Greymouth Reserves, with Statements of Receipts and Expenditure. G.—3c. Accounts of the Taranaki Reserves for the Year ended 30th June, 1876. G.— i. NATIVE MEETING—Papers relative to a Meeting between the Hon. the Native Minister and Tawhiao. G.—s. NATIVE LAND PURCHASES—Reports from Officers. G-.—6. NATIVE LAND COURT—Return of Proceedings from the Ist July, 1875, to the 31st October, 1876. G.—7. PETITION OF NGAITAHU—Report on, by the Chief Judge, Native Land Court. G-.—7a. Maori Translation of Report by the Chief Judge, Native Land Court. Or. —7b. ■ Statement by H. K. Taiaroa, M.H.R., on the Report by the Chief Judge, Native Land Court; with English translation. Or.—B. NATIVE LAND SALES, AUCKLAND—Report by Trust Commissioner relative to. Gk—9. HALF-CASTES OF THE NGAITAHU TRlBE—Papers relative to Claims of, in the South and Stewart Island. G.—lo. NATIVE LAND PURCHASES, NORTH ISLAND—Statement by the Hon. the Native Minister relative to.

H.—MISCELLANEOUS. H.—l. BROACHING- CARGO AT SEA—Correspondence relating to the Loss of the " Cospatrick." H.—2. BEET-ROOT SUGAR—Papers relating to Cultivation of Sugar Beet in New Zealand, and Manufacture of Sugar. 11.—2 a. Further Papers relating to Cultivation of Sugar Beet in New Zealand, and Manufacture of Sugar.

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H.—3. , GOLD FIELDS—Report on the Gold Fields of New Zealand. H.—4. LUNATIC ASYLUMS—Reports of Inspectors. H.—4a. Further Reports of Inspectors. H.—4b. Further Eeports of Inspectors. H.—4c. Further Correspondence relative to the Appointment of an Inspector of Lunatic Asylums. H.—s. PUBLIC HEALTH—Reports of the Boards of Health in the various Provinces. H.—sa. Further Reports of Boards of Health. H.—6. LONGITUDE—Reports on Telegraphic Differences of Longitude between various Places in New Zealand. H.—6a. Computation of Longitude between Sydney and Wellington. H.—7. SOUTHLAND ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY GRANT ACT—Report of Trustees under. H.—B. UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND—AnnuaI Report. H.—Ba. Papers relative to granting Letters Patent to the. H.—9. POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS—Statement of the Deposits received, Payments made, and Working Expenses during the Year 1875. H.—lo. RABBIT NUISANCE—Report by the Hon. Sir J. L. C. Richardson and Mr. W. H. Pearson on the Rabbit Nuisance in Southland. H.—ll. WAIPA AND RAGLAN ROAD—Correspondence respecting the Construction of. H.—l2. IMPORT, EXPORT, AND SHIPPING RETURNS—A General Summary of; together with an Abstract of the Customs Revenue for the Year 1875. H.—l3. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT—Report by the Actuaries on the Liabilities under the Life Policies and Annuities of the. H.—l4. MR. ALLEY'S CHARGES—Report by the Hon. Colonel Haultain on Mr. Alley's Charges against Officers in Native Department. H.—ls. CLAIMS BY TRAMWAY OWNERS—Report of Royal Commission on Claims to Compensation by Owners of Tramways. H.—l6. ARMED CONSTABULARY—AnnuaI Report of the Commissioner. H.—l7. SURVEYS—Report by the Inspector of. E.—lB. CIVIL SERVICE—AnnuaI Report of the Civil Service Examination Board for the Year 1875-76. H.—l9. NEW ZEALAND WAR MEDAL—Report of the Commissioner as to the Issue of. H.—2o. LAND TRANSFER ACT—Report of the Registrar-General of Land for the Year ended 30th June, 1876. H— 21. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS—Report by the Clerk of the House of Representatives on the mode of conducting Parliamentary Business in Victoria. H.—22. PHOTO-LITHOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT—Papers relating to the Saving effected by the Photo-Litho-graphic Branch of the Government Printing Department. H.—23. GOLD FIELDS SETTLEMENT, TAXATION, AND WATER RlGHTS—Letter from the Otago Central Mining Association, and Reply by the Premier. H.—24. CASE OF MR. SMYTHIES—Copy of Receipt for the sum of £1,000 granted to Mr. Smythies as compensation for loss sustained by him by the operation of " The Law Practitioners Act Amendment Act, 1866." H.—25. ROAD BOARDS AND HIGHWAY DISTRICTS—Return of, within each Province ; together with Area, Population, and Amount of last Year's Rate. H.—26. MARINE DEPARTMENT—AnnuaI Report of, for the Year ended 30th June, 1876. H.—27. PRINCES STREET RESERVE—Correspondence respecting the Rent of the. H. —28. BAY OF ISLANDS ELECTlON—Correspondence and Papers relative to alleged Malpractices at the Waimate Polling Place. H— 30. BOTANIC GARDENS—AnnuaI Report of the Board. H.—3l. CASE OF MR. SMYTHlES—Affidavits of Messrs. Russell, Haggitt, and Macassey, used in the Court of Appeal in 1872. H. —31a. Affidavits of Messrs. Macassey, Howorth, and Smythies, used in the Court of Appeal in 1872. H.—32. ISLANDS BETWEEN CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND AUSTRALlA—Correspondence relative to Her Majesty's Ships calling at. H.—33. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE—AnnuaI Report of the Commissioner of. H.—34. NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE—AnnuaI Report of, for the Year 1875-76. H.—35. EDUCATIONAL RESERVES—Return of, General and Provincial, throughout the Colony. H.—36. CHARGES AGAINST CAPTAIN KOWE—Proceedings of Court of Inquiry into, together with Evidence taken by the Public Petitions Committee on the Petition of J. A. Small and J. Barlow.

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H.—37. GENERAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY—Report of Royal Commission appointed to decide upon a proper Site for a new Library. H.—3B. WITNESSING NATIVE DEEDS—lnstructions to Mr. Locke relative to, at Napier. H.—39. " WAIKATO TIMES "—Return of Sums of Money paid to the Proprietors of, daring the Year 1876. H.—4o. HENARE WINIATA—Letter from Major Te Wheoro relative to the reputed murderer Winiata. H.—4l. STATE FORESTS—Return of Appointments made in respect to the Conservation or Planting of Forests. H.—42. GOVERNMENT OFFICERS OTHERWISE EMPLOYED—Return of Officers permitted to receive Remuneration for Services outside their service to General Government.

I.—EEPOETS OF SELECT COMMITTEES. I.—l. THAMES ELECTION. 1.—2. EAST COAST ELECTION. 1.—3. EASTERN MAORI ELECTION. I.—3a. Papers relative to the Election. 1.—4. NATIVE AFFAIRS ; with Maori Translations. 1.—5. RABBIT NUISANCE. 1.—6. PUBLIC PETITIONS. 1.—7. NATIVE FUEL. I.—B. SARTORIS, DOWNE, AND OTHERS. I—9. CATTLE IMPORTATION. I.—lo. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

J.—PETITIONS. J.—l. PETITION OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND CITIZENS OP AUCKLAND. J.—2. PETITION OP REPRESENTATIVES OF A PUBLIC MEETING- HELD AT THE THAMES. J.—3. PETITION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF THAMES, AND THE CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS OF THE HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARDS OF KAUAERANGA, PARA WAI, AND WAIOTAHI. J.—4. PETITION OF WI TE HAKIRO AND OTHERS (Part of); with English Translation. J.—s. PETITION OF TAPA TE WAERO. J.—6. PETITION OF H. M. RANGITAKAIWAHO AND OTHERS ; with English Translation.

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