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(P. 135, V.S. 12.) Whakapapa given by Te Wirihana te Aoterangi. Tame Tahi : I have nothing to say regarding this matter. Ngapaka : Ido not wish to call evidence. lam not prepared to dispute the whakapapa given. Tema: The whole trouble has been caused by Paeroa giving the wrong whakapapa in the first instance. John St. Clair (sworn; called by Court): Whakapapa drawn up at Henare Kail lav's house at Epsom. Was sent for, and went out with Natives who signed agreement and several others. Mr. Gerring and Natives came to my office and asked me to come. So far as 1 remember there were two or three old women at house, and they had a good deal to say in matter. Was assured that Tame Tahi was of age. So far as I recollect all parties concurred in agreement. I think whakapapa was in my handwriting. No compulsion was exerted over Paeroa to sign agreement. I reduced what had been agreed upon to writing, and it was signed by parties. I have dropped out of this matter, and have no further interest in it. Paeroa Nopera : I took Mr. St. Clair to Kaihau's house. He did not ask me to sign document, but Kaihau did. We all went out to Kaihau's house, where we met Kaihau. I make no accusation against Mr. St. Clair. (Matter closed.)

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