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Case No. 288,-J. S. POLACK. of Kororarika,
claimant,
100, One hundred acres, more or less, situate
in the Bay of Islands: a portion of land known
by the native names of Taia, and Pai, on the
shore of the Bay of Oronga
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chiefs Ruku Pomare, Maetene Hara, Heke
Wai, Pahia Turunga, Rapotai, Haututu,
Kokowai, ou the 31st August, 1833.
Consideration given to the natives-merchan-
dise to the value of £21 9s.
Nature of conveyance-deed executed by the
above chiefs in favor of claimant, dated 31st
August, 1833.

Case No. 288 (a.)-J. S. POLACK, of Kororarika,
claimant.
93, Nine and a half acres, more or less, situate
at the north end of the beach of Kororarika, in
the Bay of Islands, bounded on the north-west
by part of the base of Titoris Hill, thence running
east along the beach to the house of an European
named Gray; thence towards the hills in a curved
direction north and east to the back of the hill of
Parramatta, divided by a water course from the
land of the chief Titori, thence up a gully north
to the top of the hill, crossing a road leading to
Tapekha, thence in a line westerly across the
ridge, continuing southerly across the ridge until
it meets the water course bounding Titori's hill
aforesaid, which watercourse is included in the
claim.
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chiefs Heker, (son to Toi Tapu, deceased).
William Korokoro, and Gnauwai, Edi, and
Rua, (wives of the late Toi Tapu), on the
30th August, 1833.
Consideration given to the natives-merchan-
dise to the value of £48.
Nature of conveyance-deed dated 30th
August, 1833.

Case No. 288 (b.)---J. S. POLACK of Kororarika,
claimant,
A portion of land, extent, not stated, called
Taiaruda, including half the waterfall at Wai-
tangi, and half the river as far as the land extends
and bounded on the west by a flat subsequently
purchased by claimant; and on the west by a
small stream, at high water, which terminates at
a remarkable Puridi Tree.
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chiefs Kaiteki, Reku Reti, Owrangi,
Torou, Tooki Arripiro, Harri, and Kohora,
wife to Reti, on the 27th April, 1835.
Consideration given to the natives---merchan-
dise to the value £27.
Nature of conveyance---deed dated 27th of
April, 1835.

Case No. 288 (c.)---J. S. POLACK, of Kororarika
claimant.
A portion of land, extent not stated, situate
on the river Waitangi, and called by the natives
Horowhagnigna, Totara, Wahawa, Okarai, and
Okoro; bounded on the west by the main land,
and forming an island at flood tide.
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chief Kaiteki, on behalf of himself and
family, on the 6th February, 1836.

Consideration given to the natives--merchan-
dise to the value of £20.
Nature of conveyance---deed dated 6th Febru-
ary, 1886.
Case No. 288 (d.)---J. S. POLACK of Kororarika
claimant.
A portion of land, extent not stated, situated
on the north side of the river Waitangi, com-
mencing at a large puridi tree, on the boundary of
a former purchase by claimant, and running
WNW. 850 feet, to a hill called Mapo, Kotaro,
thence to the river side E half S., to some reeva
reeva trees, 350 feet.
Alleged to have been purchased from the na-
tive chiefs, Kaiteki and his relatives, Heki,
Reti, and others, on the 7th May, 1835.
Consideration given to the natives---merchan-
dize to the value of £15.
Nature of conveyance---deed dated 7th May,
1835.

Case No. 288 (e)---J. S. POLACK, of Kororarika,
claimant.
A portion of land, extent not stated, situated
on the northern extremity of Kororarika Beach,
adjoining the land claimed as Case No. 288 (a),
commencing from the farthest Rock forming the
N. W. boundary of the said beach, and including
half Titori's hill, to the boundary stump of a tree,
and thence to the watercourse included in the
claim No. 288 (a).
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chiefs Titori, Kowai, and Gnowai, on the
10th September, 1835.
Consideration given to the natives-- merchan-
dise to the value of £13 4s. 8d.
Nature of conveyance---deed in favor of
claimant, dated 10th September, 1835.

Case No. 289.---JOHN SCOTT, of Auckland,
claimant.
1, One acre, more or less, situate at Korora-
rika, near the north-west extremity of the Beach.
Alleged to have been purchased from the na-
tive chiefs E Wai, Mongonui, E Shongi,
and others, on the 18th September, 1838,
by Thomas Spicer, who, sold to claimant.
Consideration given to the natives---about £2
10s. in goods and money.
Nature of conveyance---deed in favor of
Thomas Spicer, dated 18th September, 1838.

Case No. 290.---JAMES JONRs, of Auckland,
claimant.
A portion of land called Wyoroa, containing
(12) twelve acres, more or less, situate at Tepuna,
in the Bay of Islands.
Alleged to have been purchased from the native
chiefs Attuda, Appera, and others, on the
11th and 24th February, and 6th March,
by Henry Day, who sold to claimant.
Consideration given to the natives---merchan-
dize to the value of £8 9s. 6d.
Nature of conveyance---three deeds in favor
of Mr. Day.

Case No. 291---EDMUND POWELL, and JOHN
M'LEOD, of Kororarika, claimants.