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E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 11 o Hepetema, 1.895.

No. 126.—Petition of Mebeaina Eauangina and 151 Others. Petitionees pray that the rights of the Maoris on the Wanganui Eiver be not interfered with. I have the honour to report that the Committee is of opinion the Government should act on the recommendation of the Wanganui Eiver Trust Board, and depute the Hon. Native Minister to visit the district with a view to settling the dispute. 11th September, 1895.

[Teanslation.] No. 126.—Pitihana a Mereaina Eauangina me etahi atu kotahi rave rima tekau ma tahi. E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia kaua c takahia nga take tika o nga Maori kite awa o Whanganui. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me whakahaere tenei mea c te Kawanatanga i runga i te whakataunga a te Poari Tiaki i te Awa o Whanganui, a me tuku atu kite Minita mo nga Mea Maori mana c haere ki taua Takiwa kite whakariterite i taua raruraru. 11 o Hepetema, 1895.

No. 165.—Petition of William Keys and 34 Others. Petitionees pray that facilities may be granted to enable them to complete the leasing and settlement of the Opuatia Block. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommend that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th September, 1895.

[Translation.] No. 165. —Pitihana a William Keys me etahi atu c toru tekau ma wha. E inoi' ana nga kai-pitihana kia tukuna atu etahi ritenga ngawari ki a ratou kia taea ai c ratou te nihi me te whakanohonoho i Opuatia Poraka kite tangata. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Hepetema, 1895.

No. 283.—Petition of Edwabd Douglas. Petitioner prays that legislation may be provided to remedy an alleged injustice done to his wife and family by the action of the Native Land Court. I have the honour to report that the Committee are of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government, with the recommendation that the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court be asked to suggest the necessary legislation required to give relief to the petitioner and others in a similar position. 11th September, 1895.

[Teanslation.] No. 283. —Pitihana a Edwabd Douglas. E inoi ana te kai-pitihana kia mahia he ture hei whakaora i tetahi mate c kiia ana c ia kua pa ki tana wahine me ta raua whanau i runga i te mahi a te Kooti. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga, me te whai kupu atu ano ma te Tuinuaki Kai-whakawa o te Kooti Whenua Maori c whakaatu te aronga o te Ture c mahia hei whakaora i te kai-pitihana me etahi atu tangata c pera ana ano te ahua o te mate. 11 o Hepetema, 1895.

No. 288.—Petition of the Hinemoa Native Committee. Petitionees pray that the law relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors may be amended, so that it will have the effect of promoting the habit of temperance in all Maori districts. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommend that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. . 11th September, 1895.

[Teanslation.] No. 288. —Pitihana a te Komiti Maoei o Hinemoa. E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia whakatikatikaina te ture whakahaere i te hoko waipiro, i runga i tetahi tikanga c kore haere ai te kai waipiro i roto i nga Takiwa Maori katoa. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 11 o Hepetema, 1895.

No. 302. —Petition of Haoea Taeeeanui and 123 Others. Petitionees pray that legislation may be passed to allow the Maoris the right to sell their land to whom they please. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommend that provision be made in the Native Bill now before the House to give effect to the prayer of the petitioners. 11th September, 1895.

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