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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

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known as Otau and Wairoa Blocks. (Petition No. 379/1924, and file N.D. 1924/420.)
26. The prayer of the petition of Margaret L. Evans, that a grant be made of certain lands in Waikato District to which she alleges she is entitled, or for compensation in lieu thereof. (Petition No. 62/1924, and file N.D. 1924/414.)
27. The prayer of the petition of Margaret L. Evans for grant of certain lands in the Waikato District to which she claims to be entitled or for adequate compensation in lieu thereof. (Petition No. 61/1926, and file N.D. 1926/391.)
28. The prayer of the petition of Te Wharau Herewini and 9 others, regarding their claims in connection with Waikato confiscated lands. (Petition No. 18/1925, and file N.D. 1925/321.)

TARANAKI DISTRICT.

29. The prayer of the petition of Rangihuna Piri and 3 others, for a further grant of land in connection with the “Continuous Reserve” in the Taranaki District which was set aside for certain members of the Ngatitu Hapu. (Petition No. 281/1921, Session II, and file N.D. 1923/262.)
30. The prayer of the petition of George Ashdown, regarding claim in connection with Taranaki confiscated lands. (Petition No. 10/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
31. The prayer of the petition of Wiremu te Kupenga Kahao and 2 others, regarding their claims in connection with Taranaki confiscated lands. (Petition No. 19/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
32. The prayer of the petition of Pouwhareumu Toi and 19 others, regarding their claims in connection with confiscated lands between Parininihi and Waitotara. (Petition No. 44/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
33. The prayer of the petition of Kapua Keepa and 6 others, regarding their claims in connection with confiscated lands between Purangi and Tarata. (Petition No. 74/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
34. The prayer of the petition of Ranginui Kauika, praying for the return of the confiscated land of the Ngatipoura Tribe. (Petition No. 79/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
35. The prayer of the petition of Taupiri Ihaka Poroata and 20 others, praying for the return of confiscated lands, Te Ruatangata, Matakaitaki, &c., Taranaki District. (Petition No. 80/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
36. The prayer of the petition of Tunga Paekawa and 11 others, for the return of confiscated lands in the Taranaki District. (Petition No. 87/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
37. The prayer of the petition of Tamati Whanganui and 13 others, for the return of confiscated lands of the Puketapu Tribe. (Petition No. 93/1925, and file N.D. 1925/322.)
38. The prayer of the petition of Tawhito Huterangu and 3 others, for the return of the Rangatatau Block, which was confiscated. (Petition No. 94/1925, and file N.D. 1925/323.)
39. The prayer of the petition of Te Ahi Rakei, for the return of the Rangitatau Block, which was confiscated. (Petition No. 81/1925, and file N.D. 1925/323.)
40. The prayer of the petition of Te Kapinga Makarati and others, that inquiry may be made into the manner in which the Crown acquired the lands of the Ngatitama, Ngatimutunga, and Kaitangata Tribes of the Taranaki District. (Petition No. 225/1925, and file N.D. 1925/393.)
41. The prayer of the petition of Te Okeroa Taotu and 253 others, for the return of confiscated land in the Taranaki District. (Petition No. 227/1926, and file N.D. 1926/395.)

NORTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT.

42. The prayer of the petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 11 others, that the “tenths” in respect of the Ruakaka Block be paid to them. (Petition No. 402/1924, and file N.D. 1925/316.)
43. The prayer of the petition of Maki Pirihi and 60 others, that the Ruakaka “tenths” may be paid over to those legally entitled. (Petition No 404/1924, and file N.D. 1925/316.)
44. The prayer of the petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 33 others, for payment of the Poupou “tenths.” (Petition No. 407/1924, and file N.D. 1925/317.)
45. The prayer of the petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 32 others, that the “tenths” in connection with the Tokatoka Block and other lands be reserved to them of the proceeds of sale. (Petition No. 408/1924, and file N.D. 1925/318.)
46. The prayer of the petition of Paihau Rawiri and 31 others, that the “tenths” in connection with Ngapuhi and Thames lands may be paid to those legally entitled. (Petition No. 411/1924, and file N.D. 1925/319.)
47. The prayer of the petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 49 others, that the “tenths” in connection with the Horotiu and other lands may be paid to those legally entitled. (Petition No. 412/1924, and file N.D. 1925/320.)
48. The prayer of the petition of Erana Paerimu and 19 others, claiming that the “tenths” in connection with the sale of Paeoterangi, Puatainga, and Hikurangi Blocks have never been paid. They pray that the undertaking may now

be given effect to. (Petition No. 351/1920, and file N.D. 1924/444.)
49. The prayer of Wiremu Ngapipi Reweti, that the 10. per-cent. promises in regard to the Hunua, Pukapuka No. 1, Te Pae-o-te-Rangi, Puatainga, and Hikurangi Blocks be carried out.
50. The prayer of the petition of Patu Hohaia and another, for inquiry into alleged wrongful taking of the Puketi Block, Whangaroa District. (Petition No. 157/1925, and file N.D. 1926/339.)
51. The prayer of the petition of Henare Pitimana and another, for inquiry into the title to the Pikiomaha Block, District of Matakana. (Petition No. 158/1925, and file N.D. 1925/276.)
52. The prayer of the petition of Herepeti Rapihana, that the report of the Royal Commission re Kaitaia Block be given effect to. (Petition No. 162/1924, and file N.D. 1925/379.)
53. The prayer of the petition of Hemi Riwhi and 2 others, praying for inquiry into the alleged sale of the Otangaroa No. 2 Block. (Petition No. 168/1925, and file N.D. 1926/337.)
54. The prayer of the petition of Hemi Riwhi and another, praying for inquiry into the alleged wrongful taking by the Crown of the Whironui Block, Sections 19 and 23, and for restitution. (Petition No. 185/1925, and file N.D. 1926/338.)
55. The prayer of the petition of Hone Hare and 44 others, for the return of Motukaraka Block. (Petition No. 38/1926, and file N.D. 1926/390.)
56. The prayer of the petition of James Maxwell and 2 others, for the return of the Okahukura Block to the descendants of the original purchaser—James Maxwell, sen. (deceased)—or for adequate compensation. (Petition No. 103/1926, and file N.D. 1926/397.)

Given under the hand of His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, and issued under the Seal of that Dominion, this 18th day of October, 1926.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART, for Native Minister.
Approved in Council.
C. A. JEFFERY,
Acting Clerk of the Executive Council.

Ranger under the Animals Protection and Game Act, 1921-22,
appointed.

Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 21st October, 1926.

IT is hereby notified that, in pursuance and exercise of the power and authority conferred by section 35 of the Animals Protection and Game Act, 1921-22, the under-mentioned person has been appointed a Ranger under and for the purposes of that Act for the area defined in the First Schedule to the Taupo Trout-fishing Regulations, 1926:-

Charles John Wilson, of Wellington.

G. JAS. ANDERSON,
For Minister of Internal Affairs.

Appointment of Officer under Part II of the Fisheries Act, 1908.

Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 23rd October, 1926.

IT is hereby notified that his Excellency the Governor-General has, in pursuance of the provisions of the Fisheries Act, 1908, appointed

Charles John Wilson, of Wellington,
to be an Officer for the purposes of Part II of that Act for the area defined in the First Schedule to the Taupo Trout-fishing Regulations, 1926.

G. JAS. ANDERSON,
For Minister of Internal Affairs.

Appointments in the Public Service.

Office of the Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 26th October, 1926.

THE Public Service Commissioner has made the following appointments in the Public Service:-

Peter Braik, Esq., to be Registrar of Births and Deaths of Maoris at Ahipara, as from the 1st day of October, 1926.

Harry Coventry, Esq., to be Registrar of Births and Deaths of Maoris at Kokako, as from the 2nd day of June, 1926.

A. C. TURNBULL, Secretary.