Taipa Block, River Oruru, Makgonui District.
1839. 5 November.Mangonui District.Know all Men by these presents that I Ewari of Orura, Doubtless
Bay New Zealand this 5th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and thirty-nine do sell [gap — reason: deletion] and make over unto
James Berghan and Thomas Ryan of Mongonui Taipa. Berghan and Ryan. Doubtless Bay New Zealand their heirs executors and assigns for ever all
that piece of Land called Taipa with all timber miues and minerals pertaining
thereunto and bounded Boundaries. [40 acres.] as follows, East by a small creek, North by Doubtless Bay, West by Orura
River, South by land marks laid down by both parties. I acknowledge to have
received from the aforesaid James Berghan and Thomas Ryan for and in
consideration, of the above Receipt. named land timber mines and minerals belonging thereunto 1 piece of print
28 yards, 1 piece of calico 28 yards, 4 regatta shirts, 1 Guernsey frock, 1 cask
or 127 lb. of tobacco, to be held by the aforesaid James Berghan and Thomas Ryan
their heirs executors and assigns for ever without let or hindrance from me or my
heirs for ever. In Witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 5th day of November
1839.
Ewari my x mark.
Witness—
George Thomas.
No. 259f.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.
Wellington, 21st February, 1879.