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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

[List of land claims]

No.

214a.

Thomas Spicer, of Auckland, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate between Wangaroa and Manganui. Bounded on the one side by land claimed by James Busby; and on the other side by lands belonging to Ekiro; running about twenty miles to a place called Kiuhui and Taputakaka; bounded in front by the sea. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Kotawa, Tow, Ware, Putatou, Arapuke, Hare, Horingi, and Paaraputete by claimant on the 4th January, 1840. Consideration given to the Natives: £2 and a fowling-piece as a deposit, the purchase-money agreed being £100. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

373g.

James Hamlin, of Orua, Manukau, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

600 (six hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Waikauao and Mokatoa, situate to the east and west of Manukau, near the Awaroa. Bounded on the north by Mokarau, Waitaherua, and a stream of water, and by a wood called Paparaumu; on the south by the stream of water just mentioned, Waramatakino, Kakaramiti, and Awamaiti; and on the east by Awamaiti and Mokarau. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Kaibau Awarahi to Waerakau and others by the Rev. R. Maunsell and Hamlin, on behalf of the Society, in September, 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £21. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in the Native language.

373h.

James Hamlin, of Orua, Manukau, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Orua, situate near the south head of Manukau. Bounded on the west by a chain of holes dug along a ridge called the Popopopo; on the south by this ridge to the Papupa and to the Brook Orua, and a hill called Pukehorokatoa to the water's-edge of Manukau. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Awarahi, Ngakainga, Maukuka, Ngauharo, and others by the Rev. R. Maunsell, on behalf of the Society, in September, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £79. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in the Native language.

406.

John Lander, of Wangaroa, Claimant.

150 (one hundred and fifty) acres, more or less, situate on the River Kaio. Bounded on the south by land claimed by Mr. Spikman; on the west by a flat on the banks of a river; on the east by a range of hills; and on the north by a hill called Motu Tapu. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Uduroa, Hongi, Putete, and Tutai, by John Johnson and claimant, on the 27th October, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Six pounds tobacco, four blankets, and £6 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

406a.

John Lander, of Wangaroa, Claimant.

12 (twelve) acres, more or less, situate on the River Kaio. Bounded on the south by the river; on the east by a range of hills forming the boundary to land claimed by Mr. Spikman; on the north by land also claimed by John Lander; and on the west by a creek called Kokopona. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Na Tori, Nahura, and Uduroa by claimant on the 6th January, 1840. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise and £3 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

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407.

G. Stephenson, of Kaipara, Claimant.

800 (eight hundred) acres, more or less, called Waima, situated on the River Wairoa, extending inland to the Creek Kopopohiakuri, and thence extending to the extremity of the said creek. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Parore, Tirarau, Paekea Wainga, and Tawera, on the 17th February, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise and £100 in gold. Nature of conveyance: Agreement in writing in favour of claimant, dated 17th February, 1839.

407a.

George Stephenson, of Kaipara, Claimant.

A piece of land known by the name of Rahurahu, situate on the River Wairoa. Bounded on one side by the Waiau, and divided from it by a creek extending from the extremity of that creek direct to the River Akawino, and following the course of that river until it empties itself into the Wairoa. [Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been given to claimant as a mark of their esteem by the Native chiefs Parore, Tirarau, Paikea, Wainga, and Tawera, on the 17th February, 1839. Nature of conveyance: A deed of gift, as above.

408.

Randulph Dacre, Sydney, on behalf of Gordon Davis Browne, Claimant.

5,000 (five thousand) acres, more or less, situate at Mahurangi, Frith of Thames, known by the name of Muriotarariki. Bounded in front by the sea; on one side by the River Waipi; and on the other side by Matanga; and at the back by land belonging to the Natives. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Puhata, William Pepene, and others, by G. D. Browne, in May, 1832. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

408a.

Randulph Dacre, Sydney, on behalf of Gordon Davis Browne, Claimant.

A piece of land situate in Mercury Bay, lying between the small creek called Okuao, falling into the river near the mouth of the branch river Ngananganaia and Purangi, or Oyster River, in Cook's Bay. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Rahui, Hare, Minarata, and others, by claimant, on the 22nd October, 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: £152 10s. in Spanish dollars, and £450 in merchandise. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant.

408b.

Randulph Dacre, of Sydney, on behalf of Gordon Davis Browne, Claimant.

20,000 (twenty thousand) acres, more or less, situate at the mouth of the River Anoniora, extending to the source, with all branch-creeks from the ridge of the mountains. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Te Parrata, Tuiri, Parena, and Takainui, by claimant, on the 10th October, 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the amount of £87. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

408c.

Randulph Dacre, of Sydney, on behalf of Gordon Davis Browne, Claimant.

3,000 (three thousand) acres, more or less, situate on the River Tamaki. Bounded in the front by the Tamaki; on one side by the Waipuna Creek; and on the other side by a large sandbed. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Puhata, Takapuna, Warenga, and others, by claimant, in the year 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

409.

R. Espie, of East Cape, Claimant.

100 (one hundred) acres, more or less, situate at St. Patrick's Cove, East Cape. Bounded on the east by the sea; on the west by Native land-marks; on the south and north by the sea. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Poti by claimant in May, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £16. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

409a.

R, Espie, of East Cape, on behalf of Margaret Espie, his daughter, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Warepunga, situate at the East Cape. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been given to claimant by a Native chieftainess named Tucki, in June, 1839. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

410.

John Jackson, Queen Charlotte's Sound, Claimant.

150 (one hundred, and fifty) acres, more or less, situate within the bay called Koetoetoe, between Jackson's Bay and a bay called Amahou, in the southern entrance of Queen Charlotte's Sound, extending from the extreme point of the former by eastward until it meets the eastern point of Amahou Bay, and extending eastward until it meets the western point of Jackson's Bay, and running from the above-named points in a northerly direction to the summit of the hills. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by claimant on the 31st December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

99a.

J. Guard, of Cloudy Bay, Claimant.

2 (two) acres, more or less, situate at Te Kapo Bay, and the back of the premises of the said J. Guard. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Ahie by claimant on the 12th August, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in writing in favour of claimant, dated as above.

411.

Joseph Toms, of Queen Charlotte's Sound, Claimant.

5 (five) acres, more or less, situate at Kipa Bay, in Cloudy Bay. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Hau, Auora, Aroehaha, Apo, by John Guard, who sold to George T. Clayton, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in favour of John Guard, dated 30th March, 1836.

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411a.

Joseph Toms, of Queen Charlotte's Sound, Claimant.

3 (three) acres, more or less, situate at the mouth of the Purrie Rua River or Paramatta. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief A Ki by claimant, on 1st May, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

411b.

J. Toms, of Cloudy Bay, Claimant.

2,000 (two thousand) acres, more or less, consisting of 500 acres called Warike, situate on the Island of Kapiti; 40 acres called Tete, on the Island of Mana; 400 acres named Auerewa, situate in Queen Charlotte's Sound; 20 acres named Oneebua, and 300 acres whereon a dwelling-house stands, also situate in Queen Charlotte's Sound. Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chief Noroa, his father-in-law, on the 20th September, 1838. Nature of conveyance: A deed as above.

99b.

John Guard, of Cloudy Bay, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate at Port Nicholson, bounded by the Coro Coro, and from thence running to Herotonga or fresh-water river. Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chiefs Ahie and Wononga on the 19th September, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Various services rendered. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

650.

George T. Clayton, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

6 (six) acres of land situate at Victoria, Bay of Islands, being Nos. 18, 19, 14, 13, and 16, of section B, and No. 1 market allotment. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by James Busby, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

65p.

George T. Clayton, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

2 (two) allotments of land situate at Okiato or Russell Town, being Nos. 2 and 6. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by James Reddy Clendon, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

323e.

V. De Sentis, of Kororarika, Claimant.

650 (six hundred and fifty) acres, more or less, called Ryan's Peninsula. Bounded on the north-east by land belonging to the Natives, and on all other sides by the Harbours of Munganui and Doubtless Bay. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Ehura, Warri Cowrie, and others, by Thomas Ryan, on the 14th May, 1836, who sold to claimant. Consideration to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £680. Nature of conveyance: An agreement signed by the above-named chiefs.

323f.

V. De Sentis, of Kororarika, Claimant.

½ (half) acre, more or less, situate at Kororarika. Bounded on the north by Church Street; on the west by an unnamed street; and on the east by York Street. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Moko and others, by Charles Baker, on the 4th September, 1835. Consideration given to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £5. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

323g.

V. De Sentis, of Kororarika, Claimant.

2 (two) acres, more or less, situate at Kororarika. Bounded on the north-by-land claimed by Captain Clayton; on the back by a hill-top; and on the south by land claimed by C. Baker Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Awadey, by Thomas Spicer, on the 7th September, 1837, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £5. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of T. Spicer.

412.

Robert Brown, of Poverty Bay, Claimant.

500 (five hundred) acres, more or less, situate in Poverty Bay, on the north-east of Table Cape. Bounded on the south by a stream of water; on the north-east by the sea; and on the two other sides by flags placed on the top of poles. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Wiremu, Putatoo, and their tribe, on the 3rd March,1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: An instrument in writing, bearing date as above.

413.

Francis Neil and Thomas Bateman, Claimants.

A piece of land situate in Underwood's Harbour, comprising the bay called Tom Kain's Bay, extending from point to point of the aforesaid bay, taking the whole range of mountains in a parallel direction with the points of the bay aforesaid. Alleged to have been purchased by claimants from the Native chiefs Apopo, Titohiti, Awhie, and Atepie, on the 20th May, 1836. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: An agreement in writing in favour of claimants, dated as above.

414.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

9 (nine) acres, more or less, situate at Kororarika. Bounded in front by the beach, at the back by a range of hills, and on both sides by creeks of fresh water. Alleged-to have been purchased from the Native chief Titore and others by J. Polack, in the year 1832, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

414a.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

6 (six) allotments of land, 17, 13, 7, 2, 1, situate at Kororarika. Bounded by land claimed by Mr. Baker; on the south-east by land claimed by J. Johnson; on the south-west by land claimed by Captain Clayton; and by the land belonging to the Natives on the remaining side. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tareha and Akedo by the Kororarika Land Company on the 4th October, 1839, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

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414b.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

2 (two) allotments situate at Kororarika, having each sixty feet width by a depth of ninety feet, being part of 30 acres purchased by C. Baker. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Moka and Tuwakaua and others, by, Charles Baker, on the 22nd November, 1835, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

414c.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

4,899 (four thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine) square yards, situate at Kororarika. Bounded on the north-west by an intended lane,130 feet; on the north-east by the swamp, 130 feet; thence running to Clendon's Corner, west-south-west, 113 feet; and thence west-north-west, 130 feet. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Akede and Wariki, by the Kororarika Land Company, in June, 1839, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

414d.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land at Kororarika, having 25 feet frontage to the beach, and a depth of 70 feet; having on one side land claimed by—Smith, and on the other land claimed by—Moore. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native Chiefs Tareha and Akedi, by William Moore, in the year 1836, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

414e.

George Russell, of Kororarika, Claimant.

2,560 (two thousand five hundred and sixty) acres, more or less, situate on the Piako, Frith of Thames. Bounded in front by that river one mile, and running four miles back between land claimed by Messrs. Cooper and Matthew. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Koemaki, Warekawa, Te Hoehoe, Te Wareponga, and others, by William Webster, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

415.

Matthew Smith Finlay, of Bathurst, New South Wales, Claimant.

⅛ (one-eighth) acre, Allotment No. 7. Bounded on the north-east by a street, eighty feet; on the south by Allotment 8, eighty-one feet; on the south-west by Allotment 6, seventy-four feet; and on the north-west by a street, sixty-two feet; and on the north by another street, forty-five feet. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Ewai, Etoki, Eraie, by the Kororarika Land Company, on the 1st December, 1839, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

416.

Gilbert Mair, of the Bay of Islands, on behalf of Captain Riley, Claimant.

1,000 (one thousand) acres, more or less, known by the name of Kotara, situate at Wangaruru, 15 miles south of the Bay of Islands. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Kote, Nakeo, Mura, Wanu, Kau, Te Aroha, and others, in the year 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £48 10s. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

417.

William Dodds, of Kororarika, Claimant.

2 (two) allotments of land situate at the Bay of Islands. No. 8, bounded on the north by Allotment 10, forty-two feet; on the east by Aputada Street, fifty feet; and on the west by Allotment 6, fifty feet. And No. 17; bounded on the north by Allotment 16, one hundred and ten feet; on the east by land claimed by John Scott, fifty feet; on the south by Allotment 18, one hundred and ten feet; and on the west by Aputada Street, fifty feet. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Ahongi, Ahoki, and Atoki, by B. E. Turner, on the 6th November, 1838, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods and money; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

418.

James Watson and James Anderson, of Kororarika, Claimants.

An allotment of land sixty feet wide by ninety feet deep, situate at Kororarika, near the church. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Moka, Tuwakawa, Putu, Arahi, and others, by Charles Baker, on the 20th November, 1835, who sold to claimants Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

419.

J. A. Duvauchelle, of Kororarika, on behalf of E. Prevost, Claimant.

10 (ten) acres, more or less, on the Kawa Kawa. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged, to have been given to claimant by the Native chiefs Cawiti and Pomare in compensation for a robbery and personal injury committed on him by the Natives. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

420.

C. Hector, of Kororarika, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, situate at the Cavallos [Particulars not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from certain Native chiefs (not named) in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

421.

Donald Mackay, of Kororarika, Claimant.

40 (forty) acres, more or less, situated at Munganui, known by the name of Batie. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chief Akeda on the 2nd April, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: One gown piece and £20 in money Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

421a.

Donald Mackay, of Kororarika, Claimant.

14,400 (fourteen thousand four hundred) square feet, situate at Kororarika, behind the Pa. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Rivers by page 616claimant in the year 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: One double-barrel gun and a quantity of tobacco to the value of £6 17s. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

422.

Thomas Hansen, of Kororarika, Claimant.

Two portions of land situate at Kororarika, the one at the west end of the beach on which the Customhouse stands, and the other commencing near to the hotel occupied by Mr. Wood, and running back from thence to Honoroe Beach, including the whole space between the two ranges of hills. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from certain Native chiefs (not named) in the year 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

424.

Archibald Wilson, of Sydney, Claimant.

2,002 (two thousand and two) acres, more or less, situate at Otaki. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Walcruari; of the Tribe Notterocooa, by William Hay and William Wright, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed of feoffment in favour of William Hay, dated 2nd October, 1839.

425.

J, Barrow Montefiore, of Naanima, Claimant.

4 (four) acres, more or less, situnted in Kawhia Harbour, being a point of land in form of a gunner's quoin. Alleged to have been purchased by the chief Haboyaua on the 1st November, 1830, in consideration of his establishing a store on the spot. Nature of conveyance: The land marked out and tabued, but no agreement in writing.

52a.

James Bruce, of Sydney, Claimant.

One moiety of a block of land situate on a neck of land on the south side of the Harbour of the Bluff, Foveaux Straits, having a frontage to the harbour of one furlong, to the straits one furlong. Bounded on the west by land claimed by John Williams: and on the east by the other moiety of the block claimed by Edwin Palmer. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by Edwin Palmer, who sold to claimant in June, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

52c.

James Bruce, of Sydney, Claimant.

10 (ten) acres, more or less, situate at the River Otago, adjoining preceding claim. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs by Henry Skidmore, who sold to claimant in June, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

33a.

Reverend Thomas Aitken, of Sydney, on behalf of himself and brother, James Aitken, Claimant.

2,500 (two thousand five hundred) acres, more or less, situate at Temera, near Port Cooper, having a water frontage of ten miles. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by Mr. Greorge Weller, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

33b.

Reverend Thomas Aitken, of Sydney, on behalf of himself and brother, James Aithen, Claimant.

12,800 (twelve thousand eight hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the southern extremity of New Munster, upon Jacob's River, to which it has one mile frontage, and from which it extends back or westward 20 miles. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs by Hibblewhite and Vickery, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

426.

Daniel Rogers, of Sydney, Claimant.

640 (six hundred and forty ) acres, more or less, situate on the Owerie or Pelorus River. Bounded on the west by that river; on the north and east by land claimed by John Guard and J. Wyneth; and on the south by land claimed by John McLean. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by John Guard, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

428.

Thomas Smith, of Sydney, Claimant.

A portion of land situate in Foveaux Straits, at Horse-shoe Bay, from a headland claimed by Gruet, in a southerly direction one quarter of a mile to, land claimed by J. Williams in a square to the other side of the island called Paterson's River. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

429.

D. P. Okeden, of Snowy River, Menaroo, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Cloudy Bay. [Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by his agent James Wyneth, in the year 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

430.

John Campbell, of Sydney, Claimant.

A piece of land in the Island of New Munster. Bounded on the south by Foveaux Straits, eight hundred chains; on the west by a line, one thousand six hundred chains, running north parallel to the direction of Jacob's River; on the north by a line bearing east, eight hundred chains; and on the west by the Jacob's River. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by William Hibblewhite, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

431.

John Victoria Cowell, of Kawhia, Claimant.

40,000 (forty thousand) acres, more or less, situate on the banks of the Waipa, in the District of Waikato. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chief Nga Taki and others in October, 1839, in consideration of his long residence in New Zealand, and services rendered to the Natives. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

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56a.

Edward Oatlin, of Sydney, Claimant.

7 (seven) acres, more or less, situate in the Island of Robuko, in the Island, of New Munster, at a place called Ohoru Point, separating Tairaiek and Ohonu Bays, and adjoining Towack's own cultivated land. Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chief John Towack on the 2nd January, 1840. Nature of conveyance: A deed of gift.

432.

Fanny Wing, of Hokianga, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the River Hokianga, known by the name of the Waiti. Bounded in the front by the river; on the north-east by the Creek Moeatoa; and from the junction of that creek with the Hokianga, in the narrows, by a line bearing south and by half east inland; on the other side towards the land claimed by Mr. E. Eishwick, namely, south and by east by a puriri tree, near which is a waterhole or spring known by the name of Koniwero; and from thence due east until it cuts the north-east-half-eastern boundary. Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chief Tutu on the 7th February, 1839. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

433.

Christopher Harris, of Hokianga, on behalf of his son John Harris, Claimant.

5,000 (five thousand) acres, more or less, being all that portion of land situate on the south side of the River Mutu Karaka, a tributary of Hokianga. Alleged to have been given to claimant by the Native chief Hua or Tiwitua on the 23rd December, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives; Five shillings. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

434.

John Greening, of Table Cape, Claimant.

700 (seven hundred) acres, more or less, situate at Table Cape, between the creek called Wangawai and a spot cultivated by the Natives, the boundary-line running thence westward along a flat; and thence south-south-west one and a half miles; thence east by south to the Creek Wangawai, at the settlement of the same name. Alleged to have been given to the claimant in the year 1837 by certain Natives (not named). Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated 25th October, 1839.

435.

James Stack, of Tauranga, Claimant.

300 (three hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the banks of the River Awaroa, which empties itself into the Waikato: known by the name of Poetawa. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been given to claimant on the 18th September, 1837, by the Native chiefs Kaihau, Te Awarahi, Ahuriri, Ngakainga, and others, in consequence of Awarahi having fired nine balls through claimant's dwelling. Consideration given to the Natives: Nominally two spades. Nature of conveyance: A deed in favour of claimant, dated as above.

436.

William Brown, of Poverty Bay, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate about eight miles from the mouth of the Turanganui River, commencing from a point called Maukaraka, and running from thence by the bank of a creek called Matawera west-south-west about four hundred and forty-two yards; and from thence by the bank of the said creek north-west seven hundred and twenty-eight yards, to a place called Matawera; and from thence east five hundred and seventy-two yards; and thence southeast half east five hundred and seven yards, to the aforesaid point called Maukaraka. Alleged to have been given to the claimant by certain Native chiefs (not named) on the 2nd January, 1840. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

437.

William Cozens, of Launceston, Claimant.

500 (five hundred) acres, more or less, known by the name of Taru Wai, situate at Hokianga, extending from a point called Toraioto Pa downwards in a northern direction to the distance of one mile frontage; then in a south-east direction, ending by a creek Takoke; an extent of interior from north to south one mile. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief A Pie, of Waima, by John Cook, on the 14th December, 1835, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: £20. Nature of conveyance: A deed-poll in favour of John Cook, dated as above.