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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS. Tuesday, 30th August, 1910. On the motion of Mr. Parata, it was resolved, That the evidence given on this petition be reported. Mr. Hosking, K.C., appeared for petitioners, a number of whom were present. At 12.45 Mr. Hosking had not completed his statement in support of the petition, and it was arranged that he should continue at the next meeting of the Committee.

Wednesday, 31st August, 1910. Mr. Hosking, K.C., appeared for petitioners, and completed his statement in support of the petition, and called two witnesses —viz., Thomas Eustace Green and Hoani Maka. Statements made by those witnesses to Mr. Hosking were read to them and were confirmed by them. Mr.. Hosking was questioned by members of the Committee. Deliberation was adjourned.

Tuesday, 11th October, ]910. Mr. Parata addressed the Committee in support of this petition. As he had not completed his statement when the Committee adjourned, it was arranged that he should continue at the next meeting of the Committee.

Thursday, 13th October, 1910. Mr. Parata continued his statement to the Committee in support of the petition, and, as he had not completed it when the Committee adjourned, it was arranged that he should continue on Friday, the 14th October.

Friday, 14th October, 1910. Mr. Parata completed his statement in support of the petition.

Friday, 11th November, 1910. It was resolved, That the Committee deliberate on this petition on Tuesday, the 15th November

Tuesday, 15th November, 1910. After deliberation, it was resolved, on the motion of Dr. Te Bangihiroa, That this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, and that the minutes of the proceedings in Committee, together with the evidence taken, be laid upon the cable of the House and printed.