JUNE 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 921

Notice of Inquiry under Section 118 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

WHEREAS Thomas Coldham Williams, William Henry Beetham, and Hugh Horsley Beetham, of Masterton, persons claiming to have leased from certain of the Native owners shares or interests in the Waipapa Block, and to have been prior to the date of the passing of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” in negotiation for the lease of certain other shares or interests therein, have notified such claim to the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, and to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Wellington District, and have requested that an inquiry into the circumstances thereof may be held as provided by section 118 of the said Act: And whereas the Chief Judge has referred the said claim to a Judge of the Native Land Court, for inquiry as aforesaid: I hereby give notice that such inquiry will be held at the Native Land Court House, Greytown North, on the 25th day of June, 1895, at 10 a.m.
Dated at Wellington, this 4th day of June, 1895.
H. DUNBAR JOHNSON,
Registrar.

Notice of Inquiry under Section 118 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

WHEREAS Thomas Coldham Williams, William Henry Beetham, and Hugh Horsley Beetham, of Masterton, persons claiming to have purchased from certain of the Native owners shares or interests in the Oruatamore Block, and to have been prior to the date of the passing of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” in negotiation for the purchase of certain other shares or interests therein, have notified such claim to the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, and to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Wellington District, and have requested that an inquiry into the circumstances thereof may be held as provided by section 118 of the said Act: And whereas the Chief Judge has referred the said claim to a Judge of the Native Land Court, for inquiry as aforesaid: I hereby give notice that such inquiry will be held at the Native Land Court House, Greytown North, on the 25th day of June, 1895, at 10 a.m.
Dated at Wellington, this 4th day of June, 1895.
H. DUNBAR JOHNSON,
Registrar.

Notice of Inquiry under Section 118 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

WHEREAS Thomas Coldham Williams, William Henry Beetham, and Hugh Horsley Beetham, of Masterton, persons claiming to have purchased from certain of the Native owners shares or interests in the Ngutukoko Block, and to have been prior to the date of the passing of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” in negotiation for the purchase of certain other shares or interests therein, have notified such claim to the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, and to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Wellington District, and have requested that an inquiry into the circumstances thereof may be held as provided by section 118 of the said Act: And whereas the Chief Judge has referred the said claim to a Judge of the Native Land Court for inquiry as aforesaid: I hereby give notice that such inquiry will be held at the Native Land Court House, Greytown North, on the 25th day of June, 1895, at 10 a.m.
Dated at Wellington, this 4th day of June, 1895.
H. DUNBAR JOHNSON,
Registrar.

Notice of Inquiry under Section 118 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

WHEREAS the Chairman, Councillors, and inhabitants of the Wairarapa North County, persons claiming to have leased from certain of the Native owners shares or interests in the Mataikona No. 1 Block, and to have been prior to the date of the passing of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” in negotiation for the lease of certain other shares or interests therein, have notified such claim to the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, and to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Wellington District, and have requested that an inquiry into the circumstances thereof may be held as provided by section 118 of the said Act: And whereas the Chief Judge has referred the said claim to a Judge of the Native Land Court for inquiry as aforesaid: I hereby give notice that such inquiry will be held at the Native Land Court House, Greytown North, on the 25th day of June, 1895, at 10 a.m.
Dated at Wellington, this 4th day of June, 1895.
H. DUNBAR JOHNSON,
Registrar.

Application to the Validation Court under “The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893.”

IN THE VALIDATION COURT,
HELD AT GISBORNE.

In the matter of “The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893”; and in the matter of the Poututu A, Poututu B, Poututu C, Makauri, Taruheru, and Tahoka Blocks.

A. WE, Wiremu Pere and Peka Kerekerere, both of Waerengaahika, in the County of Cook and Colony of New Zealand, sheep-farmers, hereby apply to the Validation Court for validation of an agreement bearing date on or about the 11th day of April, 1891, made between the said applicants and Percival Barker, of Whatuapoko, in the said county, sheep-farmer.

B. We desire to appear before the Validation Court on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1895, at the hour of half-past 10 o'clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard.

C. The nature of the transaction proposed for validation is an agreement made between us, the said applicants, and one Percival Barker, of Whatuapoko, sheep-farmer, for the sale by him, the said Percival Barker, to us, the said applicants, of all the interests claimed by him, the said Percival Barker, in the above-mentioned blocks of land, which said agreement bears date on or about the 11th day of April, 1891.

D. The title to the three Poututu Blocks is under orders of partition made by the Native Land Court of New Zealand under “The Poututu Jurisdiction Act, 1891,” and the title to the Makauri, Taruheru, and Tahoka Blocks is under the Poverty Bay Grants Acts, 1869 and 1871.

E. The estate or interest in the said lands which the said applicants seek to obtain is an estate in fee-simple.

F. The place in the Town of Gisborne for service of notices, orders, or other documents upon us, the applicants, is at the office of Messrs. Rees and Day, in Gladstone Road, Gisborne.

G. We desire the estates and interests of the said Percival Barker, and of Wiremu Paraone, Mereana Paraone, Tamati Tiwhatiwha, Mahaki Paraone, and William Henry Tucker, and also the estate and interest (if any) of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy of the property of the said Wiremu Paraone, bound by the decree of the Court; and for that purpose require that copies of this application shall be served upon them or their representatives. The addresses of the said several persons before mentioned as objectors are set forth in the list herewith.

Dated at Gisborne, this 25th day of May, 1895.
WIREMU PERE,
PEKA KEREKERE
(By their Solicitor and Agent,
VICTOR GRACE DAY).
To the Registrar of the Validation Court,
Gisborne.
383

Application to the Validation Court under “The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893.”

IN THE VALIDATION COURT,
HELD AT GISBORNE.

In the matter of “The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893”; and in the matter of the Koutu Block and the several subdivisions thereof—viz., No. 1 and Nos. 2A to 9A inclusive.

A. THE ASSETS COMPANY (LIMITED), of Edinburgh, Scotland, and of New Zealand, applies under the above-mentioned Act for the validation of its interests in the Koutu Block, originally containing 271 acres, more or less, being thirteen contracts of sale made by the Native vendors following, that is to say: Mereana Paraone, Wi Mahuika, Wi Mahuika as purchaser of the share of Rapata Wahawaha, Wi Mahuika as successor to Kihitu Mahuika, Ka Pahoho, Ka Pahoho as successor to Matiu Hemoiahi, Tipene Tutahi, Paora Taniwha, Arapeta Taniwha, Eruera Taituha, Wikitoria te Amo as successor to Paora Matuakore, Kereama Waihopi, and Hemi Whakarau.

B. The applicant desires to appear before the Validation Court on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1895, at 10 a.m., or at the first sitting of the Court thereafter.

C. The nature of the transactions proposed for validation are:—
(1.) Transfer of undivided interest in Koutu No. 1, dated the 4th June, 1884, Mereana Paraone to the Assets Company; consideration, £90.