John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, situate at Wangaroa. Bounded on the east by a small wood and gully; on the west by a road; on the north by a river; and on the south by the rising ground above where the mission-house stood. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs [gap — reason: illegible], Te Puhi, and Eura by the, Rev. Samuel Leigh, on behalf of the Society, in August, 1823. Consideration given to the Natives: 2 blankets, 3 red cloaks, and 15 axes. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, situate at Taranaua, Waihore, Hokianga: Bounded on the north by the stream Waihou; the eastern boundary commences at the mouth of a small creek, Te Arawhata Kauhai, proceeding upwards as far as the tide reaches at full and change of the moon, thence proceeding in a straight line to the tallest kaikatea tree, from thence running upwards to the foot of a high hill called Te Toke, from thence down a gully to a tree marked W.M., thence to a marked puriri tree. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Paterore and Matangi by the Rev. John Hobbs and John Stack, on behalf of the Society, in December 1827, and January, 1828. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise (not stated). Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, situate at Wangaroa. Bounded on the east by a small wood and gully; on the west by a road; on the north by a river; and on the south by the rising ground above where the mission-house stood. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs [gap — reason: illegible], Te Puhi, and Eura by the, Rev. Samuel Leigh, on behalf of the Society, in August, 1823. Consideration given to the Natives: 2 blankets, 3 red cloaks, and 15 axes. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, situate at Taranaua, Waihore, Hokianga: Bounded on the north by the stream Waihou; the eastern boundary commences at the mouth of a small creek, Te Arawhata Kauhai, proceeding upwards as far as the tide reaches at full and change of the moon, thence proceeding in a straight line to the tallest kaikatea tree, from thence running upwards to the foot of a high hill called Te Toke, from thence down a gully to a tree marked W.M., thence to a marked puriri tree. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Paterore and Matangi by the Rev. John Hobbs and John Stack, on behalf of the Society, in December 1827, and January, 1828. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise (not stated). Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

501 (five hundred and one) acres, more or less, situate at Hokianga. Bounded on the north-east by the Wairere Creek, from the boundary of the Mission claim of Te Maire, to a small brook called Pahawanui, proceeding up the brook to its head; thence taking a straight line south-west to Te Arapara; then following the Arapara in a north-easterly direction to the original Mission property above named. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Hoani Ri, Tipene, Rihari Watoni, and Te Peke, by Mr. Francis White, on behalf of the Mission, in March, 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the Wairoa branch of the Kaipara. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Te Tiraru by the Rev. N. Turner, on behalf of the Society, in the year 1836. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Hobbs and William Woon, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimants.

A piece of land situate on the western bank of the Waima Creek, and called Tepoinga. Bounded on the east by the Waima Creek; on the south by a creek also called Tepoinga; on the west by the summit of the hill down to a sudden turn of the Waima Creek, including the common landing-place of the Mission-station. [Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Pi Takahorea and Manu by Mr. Popplewell and the Rev. N. Turner, on behalf of the Mission. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods and money to the amount of £40. Nature of conveyance: A deed, consumed in the Mission-house by fire.

John Whiteley, of Kawhia, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate at Manakao; on the southern bank, known by the name of Orua. Bounded on the east by a ridge of hills named Te Aute; on the north by the River Manakao; on the west by a hill called Pukehorokatoa; and on the south by a ridge called Kaiatemanu. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Wiremu Weteri Kauwaka, Epiha Puniti, and Wiremu Wata Hona, by the Society, on the 5th December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: £5 paid as a deposit. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of the Society.

John Whiteley, of Kawhia, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

90 (ninety) acres, more or less, situate at Waingaroa, on the southern bank, known by the name of Nihinihi. Bounded on the east by a creek called Opotoru; on the north by a creek called Pokohue to a rivulet called Ngaokawitu; on the west from Ngaokawitu in a right line to a rivulet called Waiwearo; and on the south side by the said Opotoru Creek. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Wiremu Nera, Awaitaro Riki, by the Mission, on the 27th February, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £23. Nature of conveyance: A deed of transfer to the Society, signed by the chiefs before named.

John Whiteley, of Kawhia, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

160 (one hundred and sixty) acres, more or less, known as Ahuahu, Te Tawiti, Tauranga, situate at Kawhia. Bounded on the east by a creek called Whatahi; on the north by the River Waiharakeke; on the west by a creek called Ohau; and on the south by a line from the Creek Whatahi. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Haupokia, Turane, Teoo, Rangituatiri, and others, by the Society, at different dates from 1834 to 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £67 15s., and £4 in money. Nature of conveyance: Five deeds of transfer, dated 20th and 24th of November, 1834; 12th and 24th April, 1839; 1st August, 1839.

John Whiteley, of Kawhia, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

4 (four) acres, more or less, known as Tekoteko and Rawiri, situate at Kawhia, up the Awaroa. Bounded on the south-east and north by the River Awaroa; and on the west by a line running parallel with Hakohihawhanui. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Turane by the Society on the 3rd January, 1840. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £2, and £2 in cash. Nature of conveyance: A deed of transfer, dated as above.

John Whiteley, of Kawhia, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

90 (ninety) acres, more or less, known by the name of Otaku, Taiepatau, Waitahu, Taikokako, and Taringamango, situate at Taranaki, near Ngamotu. Bounded on the west by the sea; on the page 610south by a line running from Taiepatau to Taringamango; and on the north from thence to Taikokako, on the beach. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Edward Puke and Apoharama by the Society. Nature of conveyance: A deed of transfer, dated 13th January, 1840.

John Whiteley, on behalf of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Port Nicholson. [Boundaries and contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by the Rev. J. H. Bumby and Rev. Mr. Hobbs on behalf of the Society on the 13th June, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: The land tabooed by the Natives.

Bishop Pompallier, Bay of Islands, on behalf of the Catholic Mission, Claimant.

8 (eight) acres, more or less, situate at Rangatia; on the Hokianga, about ten miles from Purakau, [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been obtained from the Native chief Papahia for the Mission. Consideration given to the Natives: £5. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Bishop Pompallier, Bay of Islands, on behalf of the Catholic Mission, Claimant.

1 (one) acre, more or less, situate at Kororarika. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named), by Benjamin E. Turner, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Bishop Pompallier, Bay of Islands, on behalf of the Catholic Mission, Claimant.

60 (sixty) acres, more or less, at Wahihi, Bay of Islands. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs. (not named) by the late Captain Roberton, who sold to the Mission. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

J. McKay, of Auckland, Claimant.

400 (four hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Kohanga, Mokau, situate about thirty miles to the north of the settlement of New Plymouth. Bounded on the west by the sea; on the north by a small stream, Kohanga; on the south by a small stream, Kawaia; and on the east by marked trees. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Kowaute, Wenua, Kotatanga, Waka, and others, by claimant, in December, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £55. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, dated in December, 1838.

Thomas Holmes and William Pettit, of Sydney, Claimants.

500 (five hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Waiticke, situate on the eastern bank of the River Wairoa, and bounded on the east by Awaremu; thence running northeast to a place called Tepapa; thence north-west to a place called Pua Tommatea; thence southwest by south to a place called Waiteke; and on the southward and eastward by the River Wairoa: including the adjoining peninsula and island. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Kotengaukaia, of the tribe Natiwatua, by William Jackson and Frederick Peterson, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £100. Nature of conveyance: Deed of feoffment, dated 1st January, 1840.

James Peeece, of Hauraki, River Thames, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Coromandel Harbour, River Thames, known by the name of Tiki. Bounded on the west, north, and east by Waiau Creek; on the south by land claimed by C. Prout. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Taia, Ngahue, Tawiri, Po, and others, 26th June, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods and money amounting to £360, for this and succeeding claim. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

James Preece, of Hauraki, River Thames, Claimant.

A piece of land known by the name of Kauri, separated from the preceding claim by the Waiau Creek. Bounded on the south by land belonging to the Natives; on the west and northwest by the harbour; on the north by land belonging to the Natives called Wangarati. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tanganeaio, Kauwere, Tuna, and others, by claimant, on the 12th December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods and money to the amount of £360, for this and preceding claim. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Walmsley, William Motion, and William Bruce, of Paihia, Bay of Islands, on behalf of themselves and John Bishop, Claimants.

A piece of land situate near the head of the Waikare River, about eight miles from the anchorage, Bay of Islands, known by the name of Tumatakai, being a portion of a tract purchased at two different periods, containing in all 800 acres, more or less. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named), by claimants, in September, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: £10 in money, and goods to the value of £35, for the 800 acres. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimants.

Arthur Devlin, of Sydney, Claimant.

5,020 (five thousand and twenty) acres, more or less, being a portion of 80,000 acres, more or less, commencing at the mouth of a creek called Orua, on the left bank of the River Piako, running from the mouth of the said creek due west to the summit of a hill called Takenui; then south by west to another hill called Rikewoko; and then south by west to a range of hills called Ponawhau, from thence to the River Piako by the said range of hills, and thence following the river downwards to the mouth of the said creek Orua. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Koiwaka, Harawire, Tekoekoe, and others, by William Webster, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of William Webster, dated 31st December, 1839.

John Bradshaw, of Wanganui, Claimant.

A piece, of land situate at Pararoa, containing two acres, more or less. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Merri Merri and Pioti by claimant on the 26th December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: One fowling-piece, two pairs blankets, and other goods to the amount of £2. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in writing in favour of claimant of the above date.

William Stewart, of Mercury Bay, Claimant.

500 (five hundred) acres, more or less, known by, the name of Warika Hika, situate at the East Cape. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tokaioi, To, Toerangi, and Pura-haki by claimant in the year 1825. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A Native ornament, in proof of sale.

William Stewart, of Mercury Bay, Claimant.

900 (nine hundred) acres, more or less, situate at Akaroa, Banks Peninsula adjoining a Native pah. Bounded on one side by the said pah, the boundary-line running from thence in a southeasterly direction to the tops of the hills at the back, the boundary on the opposite side being a ravine running also in a south-easterly direction, the tops of the hills being the boundary at the back. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Turi, Aranui, Pooku, and their tribe by claimant in the year 1825. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A Native ornament given to claimant in proof of sale.

William Stewart, of Mercury Bay, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Te Houiki, situate at Hokianga. [No boundaries specified.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Mudiwai, Tainui, Mangatanga, by claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: An instrument in writing.

C. J. Crofton, Sydney, on behalf of the estate of the late Thomas Mitchell, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situated on the River Mangamuka, a branch of the River Hokianga. Bounded on the south by a creek called Korowau; on the north by a creek called Omakura; on the east by the River Mangamuka; on the west by forest land, and extending due west for ten miles from the heads of the above-named creeks. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs A Toku, Te Matto, A Piddie, and Koroa by Thomas Mitchell on the 3rd April, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: 4 kegs of tobacco, 4 pairs of blankets, 6 muskets, and 2 iron pots. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Robert Hardiman, of Hokianga, Claimant.

50 (fifty) acres, more or less, known by the name of Ohopu, situate at Hokianga. Bounded on the south by the Ohopu Creek, commencing from a puriri tree at the junction of the Ohopu and the Wia Rea; on the west by a small stream of water called Ohopa; the back line running along the ridge of the hills to the above-named tree. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Huhu, Papatea, Tangatakotahi, Anga, and Raneara by claimant on the 16th September, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £14. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Hannah Farden, of Sydney, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name Waiou, situate at Hokianga. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Mortana, Teo, Coorie Coorie, and others on the 14th October, 1835, by whom not stated. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £45. Nature of conveyance: A deed (description not stated).

Thomas Birch, of Kororarika, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Motakiore, situate at Hokianga. Bounded by the Waikaido, the Tutaitari, and Pukeatua. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Paroa and Nga Eki by claimant on the 8th February, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of goods value not stated, and £20 in sovereigns. Nature of conveyance: An instrument in writing dated as above.

Robert Campbell, of Hokianga, Claimant.

12 (twelve) acres, more or less, known by the name of Paengatai, situate on the south bank of the Waiaka Creek, a branch of the Hokianga. Bounded in the front by the said creek, running from a stone called Poroherohe, 400 yards, to a marked mangrove tree on the one side, from the above stone to a pole on the top of the hill in a south-west and by south half south, direction on the other side; from the above-named mangrove tree in a straight line to the top of a peaked hill hill called Toko Toko; a straight line uniting the pole and the hill Toko Toko forming the back boundary. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Popake and Ngawe by claimant on the 8th May, 1839.

Matthew Mariner, of Hokianga, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Te Kohu Kohu, situate on the western bank of the River Hokianga. Bounded on the south by the creek called Waihoehoe; on the east by the main river; on the north by a creek called Waihonuru and adjoining land claimed by G. F. Russell, running in a western direction four English miles, being the extent of the back boundary. Including another piece of land known also by the name of Te Kohu Kohu, bounded on the south by a line running west from a puriri tree adjoining land claimed by G. F. Russell; on the east by Te Koeruke; and running inland four miles, which forms the west or back boundary. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by the Rev. Mr. Turner who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Amount stated in the deeds in the possession of the Rev. Mr. Turner.

John Grant, of Hokianga, Claimant.

800 (eight hundred) acres, more or less, situate in the District of Hokianga. [Boundaries not stated] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by Thomas Styles on the 21st December, 1839, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: £30 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

John Grant, of Hokianga, Claimant.

100 (one hundred) acres, more or less, situate in the District of Hokianga. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Nene and Maitangi by claimant on the 25th January, 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £7, and £2 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated

John Grants, of Hokianga, on behalf of himself and George Humphries, Claimants.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, situate in the District of Hokianga. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Nene and Ripa by claimants on the 26th December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: £50 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.