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Schedule of Petitions presented to the House of Representatives Journal of the House of Representatives 1887 Session I

No.1 26 Apr 1887 John Campbell – presented by Hon. Sir R. Stout – for an inquiry into his grievances Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.2 26 Apr 1887 Unemployed in Dunedin – 34 signatures – presented by Mr Bracken – for employment Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 12 May 1887 No.3 27 Apr 1887 Hemi Mohi and other Natives – 174 signatures – presented by Mr J. B. Whyte

That an inquiry should be made into the sale of the Tauwhare Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 June 1887; Report 05 December 1887 No.4 27 Apr 1887 Simon Fraser – presented by Colonel Fraser – for a reward for discovery of West Taieri Goldfields Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.5 27 Apr 1887 J. C. Soall of Auckland – presented by Mr T. Thompson – for an inquiry into his proposed system of musketry instruction Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.6 27 Apr 1887 Frederic Bullen and George Francis Bullen – presented by Mr Lance – for remission of fine on sheep Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.7 27 Apr 1887 Adam Henderson and Joseph Spraggon – presented by Mr Monk – for compensation for loss of ‘Sovereign of the Seas’ cutter Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 12 May 1887 No.8 27 Apr 1887 Margaret Johnston – presented by Mr Monk – for compensation for road taken through her land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 June 1887 No.9 27 Apr 1887 Edmund Cotter – presented by Mr Turnbull – for compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.10 27 Apr 1887 Martha Cotter – presented by Mr Turnbull – for compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887



No.11 27 Apr 1887 John Shortt – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland – for compensation in connection with his purchase of certain Native land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 18 May 1887 No.12 27 Apr 1887 Honi Mohi Tawhai (No.1) – presented by Mr Speaker

That certain lands at Hokianga may be set aside as reserves for Natives and half-castes Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887

No.13 27 Apr 1887 Patara Tuhi Maioha – presented by Mr Speaker – complaining of the operation of the Native Land Administration Act Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.14 27 Apr 1887 R. Whitty – presented by Mr Bracken – for consideration on account of an injury received on a railway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.15 28 Apr 1887 Male attendants of the Wellington Lunatic Asylum – 12 signatures – presented by Mr Fisher Complaining of the disadvantages under which they labour Petition withdrawn, as being contrary to Civil Service Regulations No.16 28 Apr 1887 Henry Baucke (No.1) – presented by Mr Fisher – for redress for wrongs inflicted upon him while resident in Chatham Islands Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 12 May 1887 No.17 28 Apr 1887 J. L. Wilson and others – 301 signatures – presented by Mr Mitchelson – that the electoral franchise be conferred on women Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 12 May 1887 No.18 28 Apr 1887 F. M. P. Brookfield – presented by Mr Moat

Complaining of having received insufficient compensation for loss of office as a Judge of the Native Land Court Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 03 June 1887

No.19 28 Apr 1887 H. W. Smythies – presented by Sir G. Grey

Complaining of damages sustained by him by the suspension of his father from practising in the Courts of the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887

No.20 28 Apr 1887 Paiura te Rangi Katatu and others – 7 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That the name of Hori Taakimana be struck off Turangi Reserve Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 27 May 1887



No.21 28 Apr 1887 John Runciman – presented by Mr Lake – for an inquiry into the sale of part of the Tauwhare Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 June 1887 No.22 28 Apr 1887 James Durkin – presented by Mr Turnbull – complaining that his services as warder were dispensed with Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 31 May 1887 No.23 29 Apr 1887 Adults in and near Port Chalmers – 391 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against the employment of women as barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.24 29 Apr 1887 Adults in and about Napier – 142 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against the employment of women as barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.25 29 Apr 1887 Gavin McIntyre Park – presented by Mr Beetham – for consideration for services rendered Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.26 29 Apr 1887 Albert James Allom – presented by Colonel Fraser – complaining of insufficient compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; No Report No.27 03 May 1887 Rev J. C. Andrew and others – 12 signatures – presented by Mr Beetham – for a more equitable administration of the Rabbit Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.28 03 May 1887 Te Amo o Te Rangi and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – that their foreshores may be vested in them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.29 03 May 1887 Reneti te Whawhau and another – presented by Mr Taipua – that their foreshores may be vested in them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.30 03 May 1887 Harriet Tolcher – presented by Mr Bracken – for redress of a grievance Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.31 03 May 1887 Thomas H. Hodge – presented by Mr Mills – for compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.32 03 May 1887 Mary Ann Tandy Thompson – presented by Mr J. C. Buckland – for a grant of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 and 31 May 1887



No.33 03 May 1887 Jessie Kelly – presented by Mr Mills – for compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.34 03 May 1887 Eliza Sophia Symonds – presented by Mr Wilson

For consideration on account of death of her husband while in the Customs service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 May 1887

No.35 03 May 1887 Mayor of Cambridge – presented by Mr Whyte – that a trial may be given to Mr Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.36 03 May 1887 Adults of New Plymouth – 90 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.37 03 May 1887 James Young – presented by Mr Moss – for reconsideration of his petition for compensation Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.38 04 May 1887 Residents in Canterbury – 2,453 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.39 04 May 1887 Adult residents in Taieri County – 82 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.40 04 May 1887 Allan T. Campbell – presented by Hon. J. Bryce For relief in respect of money paid for land of which petitioner has since been deprived Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.41 04 May 1887 Horace Baker (No.1) – presented by Mr Ormond

Complaining of dismissal from post of Chief Surveyor and Commissioner of Crown Lands Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 June 1887

No.42 04 May 1887 S. Morrison – presented by Mr Bracken – for compensation for many years’ services as warder in Dunedin Gaol Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 May 1887 No.43 04 May 1887 Reneti te Whauwhau and others – 25 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Complaining of the wrongful sale of block of land at Katikati Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 02 June 1887



No.44 04 May 1887 Ihakara Rangiahua and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of wrongful sale of certain blocks of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.45 05 May 1887 James Slator – presented by Mr Moss – asking for investigation of a grievance Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 June 1887 No.46 05 May 1887 Stuart Macdonald – presented by Captain Russell

For compensation for injury caused to petitioner by Government failing to complete purchase of land Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 03 June 1887

No.47 05 May 1887 John Loader – presented by Mr Allwright – for compensation for injuries received Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.48 05 May 1887 J. G. Dick – presented by Mr Gore – for payment of balance due on contract Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.49 05 May 1887 Adult residents of Waipawa County – 39 signatures – against future engagement of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.50 06 May 1887 Lincoln Road Board – presented by Mr O’Callaghan – for a trial of the system of railway-management advocated by Mr Vaile Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.51 06 May 1887 Kihikihi Town District Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of the system of railway-management advocated by Mr Vaile Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.52 06 May 1887 G. B. Morris – presented by Mr Reese – for refund of duty paid on Native lease Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.53 06 May 1887 Davis, Welsh and Hutton – presented by Mr Fergus – for compensation for work done on Skipper’s Road Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.54 06 May 1887 Ratepayers of Rangitikei District – 196 signatures – presented by Mr Bruce – against Wanganui Harbour Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.55 06 May 1887 Residents of Castlepoint District – 37 signatures – presented by Mr Beetham – that a fine inflicted on Hugh Bellis may be remitted Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887



No.56 06 May 1887 Residents of Invercargill – 319 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.57 06 May 1887 Residents in West Taieri – 82 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.58 06 May 1887 Karanama te Whakaheke – presented by Mr Taipua – that a rehearing may take place in regard to Whaiti Kurunui (No.2) Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.59 06 May 1887 W. P. Kakakura and others – 297 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That the land throughout the West Coast be excluded from the operation of the Native Lands Administration Act Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 02 June 1887; Report 04 November 1887 No.60 06 May 1887 Victor Nissen – presented by Sir G. Grey – that his success in introducing ostriches into New Zealand may receive consideration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 19 May 1887 No.61 10 May 1887 J. W. Filder and others – 57 signatures – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland – that the electoral franchise may be extended to women Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.62 10 May 1887 Burgesses of Onehunga – 244 signatures – presented by Mr Peacock – against the Onehunga Recreation Reserve Bill Referred to Local Bills Committee; No Report No.63 10 May 1887 Chairman, Waikato County Council – presented by Mr Whyte - that a trial may be given to Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.64 10 May 1887 Chairman, Tamahere Road Board – presented by Mr Whyte - that a trial may be given to Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.65 10 May 1887 Chairman, Clifton County Council – presented by Colonel Trimble - that a trial may be given to Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.66 10 May 1887 Thomas Grice and John Benn – presented by Mr Whyte – for redress for losses suffered owing to the action of Native Land Court Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 31 May 1887 No.67 10 May 1887 Honi Mohi Tawhai (No.2) – presented by Mr Speaker – that additional powers be given to Native Committees Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 18 May 1887



No.68 10 May 1887 John Carr King and others – 11 signatures – presented by Mr Moss Complaining of conduct of Registrar in dealing with the electoral rolls of Waitemata District Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 May 1887 No.69 10 May 1887 Timoti Karetai and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Pratt That the Government take into consideration the Native land purchases in the South Island Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 May 1887 No.70 10 May 1887 Reneti Tapa and others – 348 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That their lands be excluded from the operation of Native Land Administration Act Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 02 June 1887; Report 04 November 1887 No.71 10 May 1887 Arthur Roscoe – presented by Mr J. W. Thomson – for reduction of fees and fines on certain Crown grants Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.72 11 May 1887 Andrew Thompson – presented by Mr J. C. Buckland – that a harbour may be made in Waikouaiti Bay Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 26 May 1887 No.73 11 May 1887 John McLeary – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a grant of land for petitioner’s mother and her family Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.74 11 May 1887 Public bodies of Cook County – 24 signatures – presented by Mr Locke – that a Land Board be established at Gisborne Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.75 11 May 1887 Public bodies of Cook County – 24 signatures – presented by Mr Locke – that a Deeds Registry Office be established at Gisborne Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 26 May 1887 No.76 11 May 1887 Adult residents of Wanganui – 262 signatures – presented by Mr J. Fulton – against the future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.77 11 May 1887 Residents of Wellington – 1,212 signatures – presented by Mr J. Fulton – against the future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.78 11 May 1887 Residents of Manawatu and Rangitikei – 228 signatures – presented by Mr J. Fulton – against the future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887



No.79 11 May 1887 Charles Carr – presented by Dr Newman – for a grant of land as a soldier discharged in New Zealand Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.80 12 May 1887 Rore Pukekohatu and others – 25 signatures – presented by Mr Pratt – that a reserve at Motueka may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; 25 May 1887 No.81 12 May 1887 David Miller – presented by Colonel Fraser – for payment of his account against the Telegraph Department Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.82 12 May 1887 Andrew Sutherland and Matthew Dundas – presented by Mr W. D. Stewart That they may be reinstated as attendants in a lunatic asylum Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.83 12 May 1887 Robert Cleave – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland Complaining of being dismissed from office as Stationmaster at Remuera, and praying to be reinstated Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 June 1887 No.84 12 May 1887 Three northern tribes of New Zealand – 3 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That the burdens by which the Natives of New Zealand are oppressed by “The Native Land Act, 1886” may be removed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 02 June 1887; Report 04 November 1887 No.85 12 May 1887 Charles Edward Hurst – presented by Colonel Trimble – for compensation for military services rendered to the colony Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.86 12 May 1887 Hamilton Road District Board – presented by Mr Lake – in favour of a trial being given to Mr Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.87 12 May 1887 Borough Council of Hamilton – presented by Mr Lake – in favour of a trial being given to Mr Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.88 12 May 1887 Shop-assistants – 654 signatures – presented by Mr Bracken – on behalf of widow and family of the late Mr Bradshaw Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 26 May 1887 No.89 12 May 1887 Factory-hands – 856 signatures – presented by Mr Bracken – on behalf of widow and family of the late Mr Bradshaw Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 26 May 1887



No.90 17 May 1887 J. D. Busby – presented by Mr Dodson – for a refund of fine inflicted under the Sheep Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.91 17 May 1887 J. J. Carruthers and others – 32 signatures – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland For the erection of a wharf near the mouth of the Turanga Creek Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 26 May 1887 No.92 17 May 1887 Cambridge Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway-administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.93 17 May 1887 Taotaoroa Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway-administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.94 17 May 1887 Pirongia Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway-administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.95 17 May 1887 Kirikiriroa Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway-administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 May 1887 No.96 17 May 1887 James Arnold, jun. – presented by Mr Hursthouse – for compensation for injuries received whilst in performance of duty Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 June 1887 No.97 17 May 1887 Allan Anderson – presented by Mr Beetham – for consideration for losses sustained by the failure of Messrs O’Malley and Pepperell Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.98 17 May 1887 William Wilkinson – presented by Mr Seddon – for consideration of his claim for overtime Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 November 1887 No.99 17 May 1887 Henry Baucke (No.2) – presented by Mr Fisher – for settlement of claim against the Government Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.100 17 May 1887 G. E. Nias – presented by Mr Fisher – setting forth why, in his opinion, Wellington is unsuitable as the seat of Government Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.101 17 May 1887 Adult residents of Nelson – 145 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887



No.102 17 May 1887 Adult residents of Oamaru – 118 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against future employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.103 18 May 1887 Ratepayers of Whangaroa – presented by Mr Lake – for the amendment of “The Loans to Local Bodies Act 1886” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.104 18 May 1887 Whangaroa Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.105 18 May 1887 Newcastle Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.106 18 May 1887 Te Awamutu Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.107 18 May 1887 Archhill Highway Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.108 19 May 1887 Edward Jones – presented by Mr Beetham – for consideration on account of loss through mail contract Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 June 1887 No.109 19 May 1887 Chairman, Masterton Road Board – presented by Mr Beetham That Vaile’s railway system may be accorded a trial on New Zealand railways Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.110 19 May 1887 George Howe – presented by Hon. Mr Ballance – for transfer of a deposit in the case of a railway contract Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.111 19 May 1887 Manawatu Railway Company – presented by Mr Bruce That effect may be given to clauses 11 and 12 of the contract between the Manawatu Railway Company and the Government Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 21 December 1887; Report 17 August 1888 No.112 19 May 1887 W. Grey – presented by Mr Locke – that he may be heard before a Committee of this House in reference to a claim Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 03 June 1887



No.113 20 May 1887 J. McIntosh and others – 95 signatures – presented by Mr Hirst – that agent for Rabbit Inspector be not removed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Returned, being informal. No.114 20 May 1887 Werengitana Haehae – presented by Hon. Mr Ballance – that decision given in connection with Little Barrier Island be corrected Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 31 May 1887 No.115 20 May 1887 Karioi Road Board – presented by Mr Lake – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.116 20 May 1887 Chairman, Otaki Road Board – presented by Mr Whyte – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.117 20 May 1887 Chairman, Napier Chamber of Commerce – presented by Mr Whyte – for a trial of Vaile’s system of railway administration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 27 May 1887 No.118 20 May 1887 Burgesses of Onehunga – 229 signatures – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland

That House will consider favourably the Onehunga Reserve Bill Referred to Local Bills Committee; No Report

No.119 20 May 1887 Residents of Onehunga – 81 signatures – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland

That House will consider favourably the Onehunga Reserve Bill Referred to Local Bills Committee; No Report

No.120 25 May 1887 Wainui Road Board – presented by Mr Monk – in favour of Vaile’s system of railway management Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.121 25 May 1887 Mayor of Feilding – presented by Mr Macarthur – in favour of Vaile’s system of railway management Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.122 25 May 1887 Residents and property-owners in Mount Eden District – 54 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Tole That the Mount Eden rifle-range may remain open as at present Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.123 25 May 1887 Volunteers and other inhabitants of Auckland – 2,121 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Tole That the Mount Eden rifle-range may remain open as at present Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887



No.124 25 May 1887 Lieutenant Palmer – presented by Mr Peacock That a document necessary in a prosecution for libel may be produced by the Defence Department Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887

No.125 25 May 1887 Walter C. Miller and others – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Hamlin – that they may receive cash in lieu of land-scrip Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.126 25 May 1887 Bishop of Nelson – presented by Mr Levestam For facilities of access to the examinations of the University for an ordinary degree in arts Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 June 1887 No.127 25 May 1887 Te Kere Ngataierua and another – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the award made in the Waimarino Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 24 August 1888 No.128 25 May 1887 Hori te Aunoanoa and others – 78 signatures – presented by Mr Pere Complaining of the award made by the Native Land Court in the Waipiro Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 June 1887; Report 29 November 1887 No.129 25 May 1887 Peneamine Waipapa and others – 75 signatures – presented by Mr Pere Complaining of the award made by the Native Land Court in the Waipiro Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 June 1887; Report 29 November 1887 No.130 26 May 1887 Charles Mussen – presented by Mr Barron – for compensation for injuries received by him while employed in the Railway Department Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.131 26 May 1887 Hugh Greer – presented by Mr Wilson – complaining of treatment of his children at Burnham School Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.132 27 May 1887 Henry Mace and others – 2,240 signatures – presented by Mr Holmes In favour of the Customs Duties Bill, with schedules attached, now before Parliament Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.133 27 May 1887 Edward Allen and others – 2,489 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – against the future engagement of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887



No.134 27 May 1887 Chairman, Ormondville Road Board – presented by Mr Smith – that a trial may be given to Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.135 27 May 1887 James Layther of Aratapu – presented by Mr Dargaville

Complaining that, in consequence of the loss by fire of his land-scrip and his discharge as a soldier, his claim to land was disallowed by late Commission

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.136 27 May 1887 Susan Boyes – presented by Hon. Sir R. Stout – setting forth certain grievances Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 August 1888 No.137 27 May 1887 G. N. Brassey – presented by Colonel Fraser – regarding his claim against the Post Office authorities Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.138 27 May 1887 James Maxwell – presented by Mr Hobbs – for compensation for land taken and sold by the Government Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887;

Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.139 31 May 1887 Te Ruia Mete Kingi – presented by Mr Taipua – that a special hearing in the Mangaohane case may take place Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 24 August 1888 No.140 31 May 1887 Pauro Tutaawha and others – 67 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Complaining of the destruction of their fisheries in Wanganui River Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.141 31 May 1887 Major Kemp te Rangihiwinui – presented by Mr Taipua – that Crown grants in his own right may be issued to him Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 June 1887; Report 09 November 1887 No.142 31 May 1887 Te Raimona Petera – presented by Mr Grace

For a pension for having served in the Armed Constabulary Force for over fifteen years Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887

No.143 31 May 1887 Te Korowhiti Tuataka (Douglas) – presented by Mr Grace – for further inquiry into her claims to Okauia Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 June 1887



No.144 31 May 1887 Henare Pukuatua and others – 9 signatures – presented by Mr Pere Complaining of loss and inconvenience through the action of the Native Land Court at Rotorua Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 04 November 1887 No.145 31 May 1887 Mere Nako – presented by Mr Pratt – complaining of being dispossessed of a piece of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.146 31 May 1887 Ratepayers and residents of Invercargill – 114 signatures – presented by Mr Richardson Disapproving of the erection of waterworks on one of the town reserves Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.147 31 May 1887 August Vollbracht (No.1) – presented by Mr W. F. Buckland That he may be awarded a bonus for the introduction of the cultivation of tobacco in the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.148 31 May 1887 August Vollbracht (No.2) – presented by Mr Moss That he may be awarded a bonus for the introduction of the cultivation of tobacco in the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.149 01 Jun 1887 R. R. M. Sutherland and others – 80 signatures – presented by Mr Ross – against the employment of barmaids Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.150 01 Jun 1887 Heta te Haara and others – 22 signatures – presented by Mr Katene Complaining of European fences not being close enough to keep out pigs Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.151 01 Jun 1887 B. H. Darnell – presented by Colonel Trimble – for revision of rents charged on certain Native lands Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.152 01 Jun 1887 Mangorei Road Board – presented by Colonel Trimble – relative to railway-management Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 03 June 1887 No.153 01 Jun 1887 Te Kere Ngataiarua and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That a rehearing in the case of the Opatu Block may take place Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 08 June 1887



No.154 01 Jun 1887 J. Foster and others – 332 signatures – presented by Mr Holmes – in favour of the Customs Duties Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 June 1887 No.155 02 Jun 1887 Te Moanapapaku te Huiatahi and another – presented by Mr Taipua – that any further action in the Tongariro Block may be delayed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887 No.156 02 Jun 1887 Te Keketoro Hikairo and others – 45 signatures – presented by Mr Pere That 1.200 acres in Whakatane District may be vested in the Ngatipukeko Tribe Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 04 November 1887 No.157 02 Jun 1887 Discharged seamen of Royal navy, discharged soldiers, and Volunteers – 19 signatures – for grants of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.158 02 Jun 1887 Horace Baker (No.2) – presented by Mr Ormond For investigation as to the refusal to grant leave of absence on his services being dispensed with Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.159 03 Jun 1887 Mayor of Napier – presented by Mr Ormond – in favour of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.160 03 Jun 1887 Job Wain and others – 36 signatures – presented by Hon. Sir R. Stout – against extension of North Dunedin Cemetery Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.161 03 Jun 1887 Winiata Kaihote and others – 19 signatures – presented by Mr Speaker Complaining that the list on names of the settlers on certain lands were not read to them in the Native Land Court Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 21 June 1888 No.162 03 Jun 1887 Waipa County Council – presented by Mr Lake – for certain alterations to “The Local Bodies Loans Act 1886” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.163 03 Jun 1887 Tiahuia of Whatawhatahoe – presented by Mr Lake – that certain lands at Mangere be granted her Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 21 August 1888 No.164 03 Jun 1887 Hori Tame – presented by Mr Taipua – for a settlement of his claims to certain pieces of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 10 July 1888



No.165 03 Jun 1887 John Neale and others – 47 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs That homestead settlers may have the same privilege as village settlers for digging gum Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.166 03 Jun 1887 Thomas Firman – presented by Mr Pearson That he lost his position as policeman through illness caused by exposure, and asks for compensation Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.167 06 Jun 1887 Robert Bauchop and Robert Ritchie – presented by Mr Mills For compensation for damage sustained in consequence of a land-slip Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.168 06 Jun 1887 L. B. Teesdale – presented by Mr Lake – in favour of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.169 06 Jun 1887 Lieut-Colonel Thomas McDonnell – presented by Sir G. Grey That his pension as a recipient of the New Zealand cross may be paid from the usual date Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 June 1887 No.170 07 Jun 1887 Herbert Fitzwilliam Way – presented by Sir G. Grey – relative to losses from volcanic eruptions, and asking for relief Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 June 1887 No.171 07 Jun 1887 Special Settlement Associations – presented by Mr Smith That the surveyed line from Eketahuna to Woodville should not be altered Referred to Public Petitions Committee; No Report No.172 08 Jun 1887 Patea West Road Board – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – in favour of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 June 1887 No.173 08 Jun 1887 H. K. Taiaroa – presented by Mr Pratt – against provisions of South Island Native Reserves Bill Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.174 08 Jun 1887 Emilia Johnstone – presented by Mr Lake – that effect may be given to the award of Judge Beckham for losses during the Maori war Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 November 1887



No.175 08 Jun 1887 Taniora Aratapa and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs – that a Court may be holden to adjudicate on Omaunu Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.176 08 Jun 1887 George Weldock Ell – presented by Mr Pearson Complaining of the action of the Registrar of the Supreme Court and Official Assignee at Christchurch, and asking for an inquiry Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.177 08 Jun 1887 J. D. Bentley – presented by Hon. Mr Tole – for a grant of land as a discharged soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.178 09 Jun 1887 Matai Tauahina – presented by Mr Wi Pere

That a fourth sitting of the Court may be holden to inquire into the matter of the Rangiuru Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 July 1888



Schedule of Petitions presented to the House of Representatives Journal of the House of Representatives 1887 Session II

No.1 12 Oct 1887 E. M. Williams – presented by Mr Hobbs – having reference to his pension Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 11 November 1887; 25 November 1887 No.2 12 Oct 1887 Lieut-Colonel Thomas McDonnell – presented by Mr Beetham That the petitioner may be placed on an equal footing with other recipients of the New Zealand Cross Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.3 12 Oct 1887 John Caswell – presented by Mr Peacock – for fuller compensation for injuries received in asylum duty Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.4 12 Oct 1887 Simon Fraser – presented by Colonel Fraser – relative to a claim against the late Provincial Government of Otago Referred to Goldfields Committee; subsequently to Public Petitions Committee; Reports 20 and 21 December 1887 and 29 May 1888 No.5 12 Oct 1887 James Gill – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a section of land at Pukekohe Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.6 12 Oct 1887 Charles W. Smith – presented by Mr Seymour – relative to land taken under deferred-payment clauses Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.7 12 Oct 1887 “Unemployed” of Christchurch and suburbs – 161 signatures – presented by Mr Perceval – relative to the necessity for relief-works Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 November 1887 No.8 12 Oct 1887 Agnes Preece – presented by Mr Cadman – for a rehearing of a subdivision-application respecting a piece of Native land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887 No.9 12 Oct 1887 A. W. Ingles and H. A. Ingles – presented by Mr Lance – for compensation claimed for leasehold land occupied by the Crown Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.10 12 Oct 1887 John Andrew Carson – presented by Dr Newman – that his claim for loss of office be heard Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887



No.11 13 Oct 1887 James and Mary Given – presented by Mr Hamlin – for compensation for loss of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.12 13 Oct 1887 Henry Porter – presented by Mr Hamlin – for a grant of land for services rendered to the colony Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.13 13 Oct 1887 Thomas Brown Hannaford (No.1) – presented by Mr T. Thompson For appointment of a Committee to examine and report on the model of his marine beacon Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 November 1887 No.14 13 Oct 1887 T. W. Porter and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Graham – relative to settlement of the lands on the East Coast Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.15 13 Oct 1887 Dorothy Susan McCaul – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson – for compensation for damage caused by sparks from a railway-engine Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.16 13 Oct 1887 Miles Leighton – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson – for an inquiry into his case Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.17 13 Oct 1887 Caroline Guthrie – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – that relief may be afforded her on account of an injury to her son Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 November 1887 No.18 13 Oct 1887 John Morley – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson – for injuries caused to him while in the employ of the Railway Department Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.19 13 Oct 1887 Tapata Harepeka and others – 20 signatures – presented by Mr Parata – that land in the District of Nelson be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.20 13 Oct 1887 Frank Seth-Smith and others – 17 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson – relative to injury to John Morley Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.21 13 Oct 1887 Margaret Hepburn – presented by Mr Monk – relative to the erection of a boundary-fence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.22 13 Oct 1887 Matiu Pairoa and others – 38 signatures – presented by Mr Speaker – for the release of certain prisoners who killed two Natives Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 22 November 1887



No.23 14 Oct 1887 John Meikle – presented by Sir G. Grey Stating his entire innocence of a charge on which he has been imprisoned, and asking for inquiry Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 November 1887

No.24 14 Oct 1887 Sarah McLeod – presented by Sir G. Grey – that she may receive compensation for missing scrip Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.25 14 Oct 1887 Miners of Vincent County – 125 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus – for a reduction of the duty on gold Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.26 14 Oct 1887 Miners of Vincent County – 64 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus – for a reduction of the duty on gold Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.27 14 Oct 1887 Residents of Pembroke District – 126 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.28 14 Oct 1887 Residents of Dunedin – 1,020 signatures – presented by Mr J. McKenzie – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.29 14 Oct 1887 Fishermen of Otago – 49 signatures – presented by Mr J. McKenzie For the removal of stones in the Waikouaiti Harbour, so as to make the same a port of refuge Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.30 14 Oct 1887 Henry Bennett – presented by Mr Seymout – for remission of fine imposed under “The Sheep Act, 1878” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.31 14 Oct 1887 Richard Davis – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.32 14 Oct 1887 Lieut-Colonel Crowe – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.33 14 Oct 1887 Alexander McC. Hamilton – presented by Mr Ward – for compensation for loss of his leg Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Reports 10 and 16 November 1887



No.34 28 Oct 1887 Robert Paterson and others – 1,619 signatures – presented by Mr Allen – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.35 28 Oct 1887 Mrs A. Mollison and others – 954 signatures – presented by Mr T. Mackenzie – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.36 28 Oct 1887 William Theyers and others – 179 signatures – presented by Mr Pyke – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.37 28 Oct 1887 Inhabitants of Blueskin – 68 signatures – presented by Mr Mills – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.38 28 Oct 1887 Christiana Neilson – presented by Mr Marchant – for a grant of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.39 28 Oct 1887 B. H. Darnell – presented by Mr Marchant – for relief from a certain hardship Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Native Affairs Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.40 28 Oct 1887 W. M. Maskell and others – 214 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher That the Wellington Gas Company Act may be amended in certain directions Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.41 28 Oct 1887 Henry Baucke – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – for an opportunity of establishing his claim for compensation Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.42 28 Oct 1887 W. W. J. Spreat – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – complaining of action of the Surveyor-General’s Department Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.43 28 Oct 1887 John Voakes – presented by Mr Moat – that he may be reinstated in a block of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.44 28 Oct 1887 John Tamblyn and others – 46 signatures – presented by Mr Pyke – relative to the encouragement of the fruit-growing industry Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 28 November 1887 No.45 28 Oct 1887 Miners of Bannockburn – 110 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus – that the gold duty be abolished Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Goldfields Committee; Report 30 November 1887



No.46 28 Oct 1887 Miners of Nevis – 32 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus – that the gold duty be abolished Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.47 28 Oct 1887 William Love – presented by Mr Ballance – claiming land as a discharged soldier; for a land-grant for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.48 28 Oct 1887 John Joyce – presented by Mr Ballance – claiming land as a discharged soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.49 28 Oct 1887 John Love – presented by Mr Ballance – claiming land as a discharged soldier; for a land-grant for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 August 1888 No.50 28 Oct 1887 Edwin Latimer Clark – presented by Sir G. Grey – for an inquiry into an alleged miscarriage of justice Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.51 28 Oct 1887 Denis Murphy – presented by Sir G. Grey – That a sum of money alleged to have been illegally taken may be returned to hom Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.52 28 Oct 1887 Patrick Flynn – presented by Sir G. Grey – for grant of land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.53 28 Oct 1887 James Durkin – presented by Sir G. Grey – for compensation for loss of employment Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.54 28 Oct 1887 William McKeever – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – claiming land for services rendered Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.55 28 Oct 1887 G. W. Gane – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – that a sum of £20 be paid to him on account of loss incurred Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.56 28 Oct 1887 Henry John Syms; Henry T. Symes – presented by Colonel Fraser – for a grant of land as a discharged soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.57 28 Oct 1887 Samuel Alexander – presented by Colonel Fraser – claiming goldfields reward Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887



No.58 28 Oct 1887 H. W. Farnall – presented by Mr Moss – for a refund of the £10 deposited by him as a candidate for the House of Representatives Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.59 28 Oct 1887 William H. Clarke – presented by Mr Moss – for a land-grant as a retired soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 22 and 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.60 28 Oct 1887 Mrs Hargreaves – presented by Mr Moss – for relief, her husband having died while in the Government service Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Public Petitions; Report 14 December 1887 No.61 28 Oct 1887 Fairlie Harold Tronson – presented by Dr Newman – for redress for certain wrongs Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.62 28 Oct 1887 Ratepayers of Invercargill – 306 signatures – presented by Mr Feldwick In support of the Invercargill Waterworks Reserves Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; No Report necessary No.63 28 Oct 1887 R. Martin – presented by Mr Monk – relative to fencing land Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 November 1887 No.64 28 Oct 1887 The Bishop of Wellington – presented by Dr Newman – for amendment of the Education Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.65 28 Oct 1887 The Bishop of Dunedin and others – 1,231 signatures – presented by Mr Ross Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.66 01 Nov 1887 Aaron Ayers and others – 779 signatures – presented by Mr O’Callaghan For the construction of a railway to Sumner before entering into relief-works for the “unemployed” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.67 01 Nov 1887 Alexander McDonald – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves

For compensation for loss through his property at Orwell Creek being undermined Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 24 August 1888

No.68 01 Nov 1887 Janet Macdonald and another – presented by Mr W. D. Stewart – for compensation for loss of land through illegal sale Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 December 1887



No.69 01 Nov 1887 L. Sarten and others – 67 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant – for the erection of a bridge across the Waitara River Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.70 01 Nov 1887 Inia Tuhuru and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Parata Relative to an application made by the Humphries Gully Goldmining Company Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.71 01 Nov 1887 Catherine Coolahan – presented by Sir G. Grey – for payment for land taken from her estate for railway purposes Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.72 01 Nov 1887 Natives of Ngatirahui – 3 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey – that their land at Te Ti, Waitangi, may be restored to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 August 1888 No.73 01 Nov 1887 Jonathan Mann – presented by Sir G. Grey – for compensation for a house and property destroyed by fire Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Public Petitions Committee; Reports 22 November and 06 December 1887 No.74 01 Nov 1887 William Henry Wakeham – presented by Mr Withy – for inquiry into actions of gaol-officials at Auckland Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 November 1887 No.75 01 Nov 1887 James Young – presented by Mr Withy – for compensation for loss of health through following his occupation as gaol-warder Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 November 1887 No.76 01 Nov 1887 Henry George Barber – presented by Mr Withy – to be released from the Auckland Lunatic Asylum Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.77 01 Nov 1887 James Conley – presented by Mr T. Thompson – for compensation for loss of boat, &c Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.78 01 Nov 1887 Edward Latimer Clark (No.1) – presented by Mr T. Thompson – for alterations in mode of procedure in the Supreme Courts Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.79 01 Nov 1887 Monsignor Walter McDonald and others (No.1) – 68 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry For some alteration in the present system of education, so as to give relief to the Roman Catholic portion of the community Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 16 December 1887



No.80 01 Nov 1887 Monsignor Walter McDonald and others (No.2) – 56 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry For some alteration in the present system of education, so as to give relief to the Roman Catholic portion of the community Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.81 01 Nov 1887 Thomas Cleary and others – 43 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry For some alteration in the present system of education, so as to give relief to the Roman Catholic portion of the community Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.82 01 Nov 1887 George Hardy – presented by Mr Goldie – for relief for alleged wrongful dismissal from the public service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.83 01 Nov 1887 Hori Puni and others – 12 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey – that the Island of Matiu (Somes Island) may be restored to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 August 1888 No.84 01 Nov 1887 Merekihereka and others – 27 signatures – presented by Mr Parata – that the Stamp Duty Act be not applied to Native lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887 No.85 01 Nov 1887 Merekihereka Hape and others – 27 signatures – presented by Mr Parata That the Native Land Administration Act be not applied to Native lands held in severalty Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887 No.86 01 Nov 1887 Hohepa Karetai and others – 13 signatures – presented by Mr Parata That a sum of £1,000 be lent them to construct roads Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 November 1887 No.87 01 Nov 1887 H. Kerei Taiaroa – presented by Mr Parata – for the issue of a Crown grant for a section of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.88 01 Nov 1887 Joseph Smart – presented by Mr Joyce – for relief on account of injuries received on the railway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.89 01 Nov 1887 Hakaraia Koraka and others – 360 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.90 01 Nov 1887 George Wilmer – presented by Mr Perceval – for compensation for the destruction of scabby sheep Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.91 01 Nov 1887 John Whiting and others – 149 signatures – presented by Mr Ballance – for a change in the fisheries regulations Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.92 01 Nov 1887 Allan Cameron – presented by Mr Fulton – that he was refused certificate as surveyor, and asking for inquiry Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.93 01 Nov 1887 Women of Southland, Otago – 1,600 signatures – presented by Dr Hodgkinson – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.94 01 Nov 1887 Simon Regan; Simon Ryan – presented by Mr Ballance - for a grant of land as an old soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.95 01 Nov 1887 William Miller – presented by Mr Whyte – for a grant of land as an old soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.96 01 Nov 1887 Thomas M. Jackson, of Auckland and others – 60 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey

That in the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway such deviation may be made as will connect with the Government railway system on the west coast of the North Island at Stratford

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.97 01 Nov 1887 R. Ray and others – 62 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.98 01 Nov 1887 J. Abbott and others – 62 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.99 01 Nov 1887 William Hunter and others – 62 signatures – presented by Mr Goldie


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887



No.100 01 Nov 1887 William Fergus and others – 60 signatures – presented by Mr Goldie That in the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway such deviation may be made as will connect with the Government railway system on the west coast of the North Island at Stratford

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.101 01 Nov 1887 J. H. Forsman and others – 60 signatures – presented by Mr T. Thompson


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.102 01 Nov 1887 M. Murchie and others – 60 signatures – presented by Mr T. Thompson


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.103 01 Nov 1887 Samuel J. Edmonds and others – 60 signatures – presented by Mr Withy


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.104 01 Nov 1887 G. E. Rhodes and others – 60 signatures – presented by Mr Withy


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.105 01 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Auckland – 119 signatures – presented by Mr Peacock


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.106 01 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Auckland District – 120 signatures – presented by Mr Moss


Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887



No.107 01 Nov 1887 W. S. Jones and inhabitants of Auckland – 60 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That in the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway such deviation may be made as will connect with the Government railway system on the west coast of the North Island at Stratford

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.108 02 Nov 1887 Rev Father Chastagnon and others – 260 signatures – presented by Mr Walker For assistance to Catholic schools so far as they provide efficient secular instruction Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.109 02 Nov 1887 Wiremu Rangatira Moetara and others (No.1) – 59 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.110 02 Nov 1887 Wiremu Rangatira Moetara and others (No.2) – 60 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Reports 24 November 1887 No.111 02 Nov 1887 Ihakara Rangiahua and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Complaining of the non-fulfilment of promises made respecting land-claims Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 17 August 1888 No.112 02 Nov 1887 Wiremu Kauika and others – 54 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Complaining of the encroachment of the confiscated boundary on their land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 05 December 1887 No.113 02 Nov 1887 Ihaka Rangiahua and others – 5 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the disposal of their land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 24 August 1888 No.114 02 Nov 1887 Charles Hilgendorf – presented by Mr Allen – that a deposit of £50 paid on account of a contract be returned to him Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.115 02 Nov 1887 Miners on Wakamarina Goldfields – 61 signatures – presented by Mr Seymour Relative to the construction of certain tracks on Wakamarina Goldfields Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.116 02 Nov 1887 James McCormick (No.1) – presented by Mr Cadman – to be granted similar privilege to village settlers Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands; Report 21 December 1887



No.117 02 Nov 1887 James McCormick (No.2) – presented by Mr Cadman – for his land-scrip on account of Volunteer services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.118 02 Nov 1887 H. B. Huddleston – presented by Mr Seymour – relative to professional loss caused by Land Transfer Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.119 02 Nov 1887 Daniel Hutchinson; Samuel Hutchinson – presented by Sir G. Grey – for land to which he has a claim Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.120 02 Nov 1887 John McChesney and others – 39 signatures – presented by Mr Ward For a subsidy formerly promised to the Borough of South Invercargill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.121 02 Nov 1887 Te Korowhiti Tuataka (Mrs Douglas) – presented by Mr Kelly – complaining that her name has been removed from a grant to land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.122 02 Nov 1887 J. McK. Meek – presented by Mr W. P. Reeves – relative to a work of art executed by him in reference to Her Majesty’s Jubilee Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 November 1887 No.123 02 Nov 1887 Francis Samuel Grey and others – 45 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.124 02 Nov 1887 Allan Macdonald and inhabitants of Woodbury – 17 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.125 02 Nov 1887 Donald McLean and other inhabitants of Fairlie Creek – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.126 02 Nov 1887 Andrew Cowan and others – 22 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.127 02 Nov 1887 John Macdonald and other inhabitants of Timaru – 539 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.128 02 Nov 1887 Mckenzie County Council – presented by Mr Rhodes – for a trial of Vaile’s railway system Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.129 02 Nov 1887 William G. Garrard – presented by Mr Goldie – praying for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 12 June 1888 No.130 02 Nov 1887 Robinson Spencer – presented by Mr Hobbs – praying for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.131 02 Nov 1887 William Franklin Mawe – presented by Captain Russell – praying for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.132 02 Nov 1887 George Watson – presented by Sir G. Grey – praying for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.133 02 Nov 1887 Albert H. Russell – presented by Mr Guinness – praying for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 30 November 1887 and 28 June 1888 No.134 02 Nov 1887 Thomas Mills – presented by Mr Moss – asking for compensation for loss of a house Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 November 1887 No.135 02 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Waimate – presented by Major Steward – in favour of the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.136 03 Nov 1887 Paora te Amohau and others – 566 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll That the Treaty of Waitangi and the New Zealand Constitution Act may be carried out Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.137 03 Nov 1887 S. D. Taiwhanga – presented by Mr Carroll – for compensation for land taken for railway purposes Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.138 03 Nov 1887 Ngarangi Katitia and others – 27 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the laws in connection with their lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.139 03 Nov 1887 H. E. Williamson and others – 20 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – that tobacconists shall be licensed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887



No.140 03 Nov 1887 Jubal Fleming and others – 7 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – that tobacconists shall be licensed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.141 03 Nov 1887 Charles Willeston and others – 13 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – that tobacconists shall be licensed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887 No.142 03 Nov 1887 Pamariki Paaka and others – 9 signatures – presented by Mr Parata Complaining of the provisions of the South Island Native Reserves Bill Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.143 03 Nov 1887 Thomas McKenzie and others – 80 signatures – presented by Mr Pyke – relative to maladministration of Havelock commonage Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 28 November 1887 No.144 03 Nov 1887 Tapata Harepeka and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Parata – that no fresh leases be granted for their lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.145 03 Nov 1887 Lawrence McNamara and others – 9 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That steps may be taken to allow Hoer ate Mimiha and Hone Koroneho to show their innocence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.146 03 Nov 1887 Haora Tareranui and others – 235 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That steps may be taken to allow Hoer ate Mimiha and Hone Koroneho to show their innocence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.147 03 Nov 1887 Edward Quinn and others – 48 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That steps may be taken to allow Hoer ate Mimiha and Hone Koroneho to show their innocence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.148 03 Nov 1887 Hoera te Mimiha – presented by Sir G. Grey – that there may be a rehearing of his case Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.149 03 Nov 1887 John Thornden and others – 143 signatures – presented by Mr Taylor For release of Mrs Ann Roil, who is confined in the Sunnyside Asylum Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 10 November 1887



No.150 03 Nov 1887 Horomona Patu – presented by Mr Taiwhanga – that his land at Aparima may be restored to him Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.151 03 Nov 1887 Tenants of the Crown in Nelson – presented by Mr O’Conor – for reduction of rent Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.152 04 Nov 1887 Alice W. Alexander and other women of Otago – 43 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.153 04 Nov 1887 Matilda McIntyre and other women of Wyndham, Otago – 16 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton

In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.154 04 Nov 1887 Kate Bain and other women of Otago – 9 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.155 04 Nov 1887 Alexander Stuart and others – 513 signatures – presented by Mr Larnach – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.156 04 Nov 1887 Herbert B. Davis and others – 2,535 signatures – presented by Mr Jones For amendment of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.157 04 Nov 1887 Edward McKenna – presented by Mr Macarthur – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.158 04 Nov 1887 Tane Haratua and others – 80 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs – that certain lands may not be taken from them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 29 June 1888 No.159 04 Nov 1887 James Prentice and others – 24 signatures – presented by Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie That their pastoral deferred-payment holdings may be commuted into small grazing runs Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 01 June 1888 No.160 04 Nov 1887 Hetaraka Tautahi and others – 41 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the management of their lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 December 1887



No.161 04 Nov 1887 Henare Tahau and others – 21 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the sale of the Okirae Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 31 May 1888 No.162 04 Nov 1887 Peraniko Parakiri and others – 23 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll Complaining that their lands have been disposed of wrongfully Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 June 1888 No.163 04 Nov 1887 John Donnelly and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly That they may be informed of the result of the recent inquiry into old soldiers’ claims Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.164 08 Nov 1887 F. Redwood, Archbishop of Wellington and others – 530 signatures – presented by Dr Newman That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.165 08 Nov 1887 Rev Father Patterson and others – 515 signatures – presented by Mr Macarthur That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.166 08 Nov 1887 Patrick Coonan and others – 219 signatures – presented by Mr Seymour That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.167 08 Nov 1887 Roman Catholics – 67 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.168 08 Nov 1887 James Mahoney and others (No.1) – 41 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.169 08 Nov 1887 James Mahoney and others (No.2) – 42 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887



No.170 08 Nov 1887 Catholics of Parnell – 105 signatures – presented by Mr Moss That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.171 08 Nov 1887 William Henry Mahoney and others (No.1) – 57 signatures – presented by Mr Moat That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.172 08 Nov 1887 Garrett Dee and others – 101 signatures – presented by Mr Seddon That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.173 08 Nov 1887 Mrs McCormick and others – 125 signatures – presented by Mr Seddon That State aid may be granted to denominational schools on pupils passed through the Standards Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.174 08 Nov 1887 George Ford and others – 28 signatures – presented by Mr W. D. Stewart That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.175 08 Nov 1887 Rev Robert Telford and others – 91 signatures – presented by Mr Pyke That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.176 08 Nov 1887 Andrew Wedderspoon and others – 19 signatures – presented by Mr W. D. Stewart That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.177 08 Nov 1887 James McKee and other inhabitants of Waimate – 133 signatures – presented by Major Steward That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.178 08 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Cook County – 400 signatures – presented by Mr Graham That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.179 08 Nov 1887 Euphemia Watson and others – 379 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Hislop That the Bible be read in the public schools, subject to time-table and conscience clause Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.180 08 Nov 1887 John Fitzpatrick – presented by Captain Russell – for a grant of land as a retired soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.181 08 Nov 1887 A. Carkeek – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves – that the House may take his case into consideration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.182 08 Nov 1887 H. de Clifton and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Smith – that the Bill for altering road through Eketahuna be not passed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.183 08 Nov 1887 Kingi Hori Kira and others – 337 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs That Parliament may give effect to the Ngatirahiri Petition about Te Ti Waitangi Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 August 1888 No.184 08 Nov 1887 John McKay and others – 152 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson That Crown grant be issued to him for his homestead Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.185 08 Nov 1887 John Kumear McDonald – presented by Mr Jackson – for a grant of land for Volunteer services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.186 08 Nov 1887 George Thompson – presented by Mr Whyte – complaining that his children were improperly committed to the Industrial School Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.187 08 Nov 1887 Stephen Earl – presented by Mr Kelly – for inquiry into tenure of certain blocks of land Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.188 08 Nov 1887 Ihaka Paha and others – 19 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – complaining of the loss of land in Kukutauaki Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 24 August 1888 No.189 08 Nov 1887 John Warmoll and others – 84 signatures – presented by Mr Monk – that the Auckland Harbour Board Act be amended Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887



No.190 08 Nov 1887 Henry Govett and others – 25 signatures – presented by Mr Samuel For the establishment of a Board of Governors for the New Plymouth High School Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.191 08 Nov 1887 Mary Moore – presented by Mr Samuel – a claim for land-scrip as an immigrant Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.192 08 Nov 1887 D. Stanley and others – 348 signatures – presented by Mr Goldie That works be undertaken in the Auckland Provincial District to find work for “unemployed” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.193 08 Nov 1887 Alexander Smith Nodder and others – 28 signatures – presented by Mr Goldie That works be undertaken in the Auckland Provincial District to find work for “unemployed” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.194 08 Nov 1887 Robert Scott Murray – presented by Mr T. Mackenzie – for compensation for loss of bush reserve Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Waste Lands Committee; Report 15 December 1887 No.195 08 Nov 1887 Herbert Goodwyn Archer – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson – for relief on account of loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.196 08 Nov 1887 Samuel Stephenson – presented by Hon. Mr Mitcheson Praying to be examined before the Public Petitions Committee with regard to a certain grievance Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.197 08 Nov 1887 William Singer – presented by Mr Buchanan – for retiring allowance on account of long service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 28 November 1887 No.198 08 Nov 1887 H. J. Woodward and other settlers of Mokoreta, Southland – 22 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr G. F. Richardson Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.199 09 Nov 1887 Right Rev Bishop Luck and others, of Auckland – 409 signatures – presented by Mr Peacock That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887



No.200 09 Nov 1887 Thomas Kelly and others – 360 signatures – presented by Mr Hamlin That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.201 09 Nov 1887 W. J. Lewis and others – 594 signatures – presented by Mr Dodson That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.202 09 Nov 1887 David Walsh and others – 55 signatures – presented by Mr Cadman That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.203 09 Nov 1887 William Henry Mahoney and others (No.2) – 66 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.204 09 Nov 1887 John Wissel and others – 68 signatures – presented by Mr Cadman That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.205 09 Nov 1887 M. D. O’Hara and others – 70 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.206 09 Nov 1887 Thomas Bailey and others – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.207 09 Nov 1887 Elizabeth McCrory and others – 69 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.208 09 Nov 1887 M. D. O’Hara and others – 21 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry That Roman Catholic schools may be placed on a footing of equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887



No.209 09 Nov 1887 Synod of Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland – presented by Mr Fulton In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.210 09 Nov 1887 Rev William Scorgie and others – 103 signatures - presented by Mr Fulton - In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.211 09 Nov 1887 A. J. Valpy and others – 412 signatures - presented by Mr Fulton - In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.212 09 Nov 1887 James Wilkie and others – 120 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves That a Warden and Resident Magistrate’s Court be held at Owen Reefs Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.213 09 Nov 1887 William Head, of Ponsonby – presented by Mr Peacock – praying for a grant of land as a military settler Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.214 09 Nov 1887 Edward Jones – presented by Mr Beetham – for consideration for services rendered Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.215 09 Nov 1887 Martin Francis Coffey – presented by Mr Samuel – for services rendered during the Maori war Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.216 09 Nov 1887 Wi Ngapari and others – 22 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua

That the Proclamations issued over Waitotara and Tangahoe be removed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 June 1888

No.217 09 Nov 1887 John Runciman – presented by Mr Whyte That an inquiry should be made into the circumstances connected with the sale of the Tamahere Block Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Native Affairs Committee; Report 05 December 1887 No.218 09 Nov 1887 M. Leahy and other miners – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Seymour That the Land Act might be so altered as to enable them to occupy larger areas of land Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887



No.219 09 Nov 1887 Sydney Taiwhanga – presented by Mr Carroll – that a sum of money may be paid him on account of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 25 July 1888 No.220 09 Nov 1887 Eruera Kawhia and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll – that the subdivision of their land may be adjusted Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.221 09 Nov 1887 J. Hogan – presented by Captain Russell – for compensation for wound received when in service of the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 18 November 1887 No.222 09 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Auckland – 1,025 signatures – presented by Mr Moss Urging that the tariff be revised during the present session of Parliament Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 15 November 1887 No.223 09 Nov 1887 Edward Pavitt and others – 524 signatures – presented by Mr Perceval Urging that the tariff be revised during the present session of Parliament Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.224 09 Nov 1887 W. Painton and others – 10 signatures – presented by Mr Kerr – that a road be made in the Wairoa District Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 June 1888 No.225 09 Nov 1887 W. Acton Adams – presented by Mr Perceval – claiming return of fines imposed for scabby sheep Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 17 November 1887 No.226 10 Nov 1887 John McKibbin and others – 74 signatures – presented by Mr Cowan For readjustment of the rentals of lands held under deferred-payment and perpetual leases Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.227 10 Nov 1887 J. K. Strachan – presented by Mr Ballance – that power be given to the Borough Council of Wanganui to refund certain money Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.228 10 Nov 1887 John Templeton and others – 76 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr G. F. Richardson For amendments of the Mortgage Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.229 10 Nov 1887 Elizabeth Kennerley – presented by Mr Ballance – for consideration on account of services rendered by her late husband Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887



No.230 10 Nov 1887 David Macartney – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land as an old soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.231 10 Nov 1887 Te Heuheu Tukino and others – 35 signatures – presented by Mr Ballance Asking the House not to pass the Resolution proposed by Mr Carroll, M.H.R. Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.232 10 Nov 1887 Tamihana Huata and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll – that a piece of land may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.233 10 Nov 1887 Waata Taiaroa and others – 4 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll – that the Puharariki Block may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.234 10 Nov 1887 Hapimana Tunupaura and others – 7 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll That a piece of land called “Raekaahu” may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.235 10 Nov 1887 Robert McCoy – presented by Mr Beetham - for a grant of land on account of his father’s services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.236 10 Nov 1887 James J. Elwin and others – 10 signatures – presented by Mr Samuel – for relief from high rents Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.237 10 Nov 1887 Charles Edward Hayward – presented by Mr T. Mackenzie That, although he served the Government fifteen years, he received compensation for ten years only Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.238 10 Nov 1887 F. Yardin and others – 180 signatures – presented by Captain Russell For payment by results to Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.239 10 Nov 1887 James McCabe and another – presented by Mr Seddon

That certain land which they claim, and which has been made a recreation reserve, be given back to them Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Reports 11 November 1887 and 31 July 1888



No.240 11 Nov 1887 Bishop of Dunedin (on behalf of the Synod) – presented by Mr Allen – for grants in aid to denominational schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.241 11 Nov 1887 P. J. Smyth and others – 205 signatures – presented by Captain Russell – for payment by results to Roman Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.242 11 Nov 1887 Martin O’Neill and others – 586 signatures – presented by Mr O’Callaghan – for payment by results to Roman Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.243 11 Nov 1887 Henry G. Bowers and others – 91 signatures – presented by Mr Buxton – for payment by results to Roman Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.244 11 Nov 1887 Patrick O’Reilly and other Roman Catholics of Thames – 615 signatures – presented by Colonel Fraser For payment by results to Roman Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.245 11 Nov 1887 Charles Jordan and others – 52 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly For alteration of the regulations with regard to the disposal of the Rotorua lands Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.246 11 Nov 1887 William Seddon and others – 47 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly For alteration of the regulations with regard to the disposal of the Rotorua lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.247 11 Nov 1887 Margaret D. Biggs – presented by Mr Moss – for leave to select land under a lost land-scrip Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.248 11 Nov 1887 Robert Paul Hodge – presented by Mr Goldie Complaining of the non-fulfilment of conditions under which he entered the public service Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 01 June 1888 No.249 11 Nov 1887 George Matheson and another – presented by Mr Ross – for consideration of certain claims in respect of extra work performed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Reports 29 November 1887 and 02 December 1887 No.250 11 Nov 1887 J. B. Murray and others – 54 signatures – presented by Mr Bruce – against the Wanganui Harbour Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887



No.251 11 Nov 1887 William Horne, seaman, and others – 5,000 signatures – presented by Mr Fish For special representation, and protesting against the employment of coloured labour Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 24 November 1887 No.252 11 Nov 1887 Wiremu Poakatahi – presented by Mr Taiwhanga – for compensation for the loss of forty head of cattle Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.253 11 Nov 1887 Arthur Owen – presented by Mr Marchant

For inquiry into certain injury alleged to have been done to petitioner by two Land Court Judges Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 August 1888

No.254 15 Nov 1887 J. A. McKenna and others – 84 signatures – presented by Mr Hutchison

For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.255 15 Nov 1887 Rev T. Walsh and others – 550 signatures – presented by Mr O’Conor For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.256 15 Nov 1887 W. Hanna and another – presented by Mr O’Conor - for consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.257 15 Nov 1887 Sydney Johnston and others – 183 signatures – presented by Mr Tanner For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.258 15 Nov 1887 Father Kirk and others – 360 signatures – presented by Mr Ballance For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.259 15 Nov 1887 Louis Flauval and other inhabitants of Temuka – 351 signatures – presented by Mr Rhodes For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887



No.260 15 Nov 1887 William Henry Mahoney and others – 98 signatures – presented by Mr Moat For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.261 15 Nov 1887 Rev Father Mahony and others – 295 signatures – presented by Mr Levestam For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.262 15 Nov 1887 Adelbert M. O’Sullivan and others – 485 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.263 15 Nov 1887 Rev Father Paul and other Roman Catholics of Onehunga – 274 signatures – presented by Mr Hamlin For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.264 15 Nov 1887 W. Kenny and others – 401 signatures – presented by Mr Grimmond For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.265 15 Nov 1887 Rev Father Lenihan and others – 250 signatures – presented by Mr Peacock For consideration of Catholic claims to educational grants-in-aid Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.266 15 Nov 1887 P. S. Hay, of Duntroon, and others – 66 signatures – presented by Mr Duncan – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.267 15 Nov 1887 Andrew Gray and others, of Kurow – 73 signatures – presented by Mr Duncan – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.268 15 Nov 1887 William Reid and others – 900 signatures – presented by Mr Mills – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.269 15 Nov 1887 Emma Rolfe – presented by Mr Marchant – for the removal of the restriction on land awarded to the petitioner Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Native Affairs Committee; Report 08 December 1887



No.270 15 Nov 1887 Elizabeth Agnes Madigan – presented by Major Jackson That she may be assisted in maintaining her family, her husband having been disabled in the Government service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 November 1887 No.271 15 Nov 1887 Thomas Fraser and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie Complaining of the operation of the Crown Lands Sale Act Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 June 1888 No.272 15 Nov 1887 A. R. Bloxam – presented by Mr Loughrey For compensation for loss of fees under “The Property Law Consolidation Act, 1883” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.273 15 Nov 1887 John Borrie and other deferred-payment settlers – 21 signatures – presented by Mr Whyte Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 28 November 1887 No.274 15 Nov 1887 H. Price – presented by Mr Larnach – that petitioner may be reinstated in the public service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.275 15 Nov 1887 John Hutton and others – 106 signatures – presented by Mr Duncan For assistance in obtaining water-supply on Maerewhenua Goldfield Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.276 15 Nov 1887 W. C. Macklow and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Moat Complaining of the operation of the Property Assessment Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 22 November 1887 No.277 15 Nov 1887 Stephen Spalding – presented by Mr Hamlin That he may be transferred from the Auckland Lunatic Asylum to the Mount Eden Gaol Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 25 November 1887 No.278 15 Nov 1887 Areta te Rito and another – presented by Mr Carroll – complaining of the disposal of land called “Pukehika” Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.279 15 Nov 1887 Waata Taiaroa – presented by Mr Carroll – that land called “Ahipukahu” may be returned to him Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 August 1888



No.280 15 Nov 1887 G. J. Cooper and others – 62 signatures – presented by Mr O’Conor – for the repeal of certain clauses in Nelson Crown land leases Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 June 1888 No.281 15 Nov 1887 W. J. Harrip and others – 20 signatures – presented by Mr O’Conor – relating to hardships imposed upon them as Crown tenants Referred to Waste Lands Committee; No Report No.282 15 Nov 1887 Richard Hawkes and others – 7 signatures – presented by Mr Cadman – that Crown grants for certain lands may be issued to them Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.283 15 Nov 1887 Hohepa Karetai and other Otago Maoris – 13 signatures – presented by Mr Speaker That there may be £1,000 granted for making roads in their district Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.284 15 Nov 1887 Wi Naihira te Ihoka and others – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Speaker Protesting against the Native Land Administration Act as applied to the South Island Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.285 16 Nov 1887 Right Rev the Primate of New Zealand – presented by Mr Turnbull On behalf of the Diocesan Synod of Canterbury, for grants in aid to denominational schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.286 16 Nov 1887 A. D. Mulvihill and other Catholics – 113 signatures – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson On behalf of the Diocesan Synod of Canterbury, for grants in aid to denominational schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.287 16 Nov 1887 John Delaney and other Catholics – 930 signatures – presented by Mr Stuart-Menteath On behalf of the Diocesan Synod of Canterbury, for grants in aid to denominational schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.288 16 Nov 1887 Jeremiah Murphy and others – 201 signatures – presented by Mr Graham – for aid to Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.289 16 Nov 1887 Bishop of Nelson – presented by Mr Fulton On behalf of the Diocesan Synod of Nelson, praying the House to pass the Bill for Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.290 16 Nov 1887 Right Rev the Primate of New Zealand – presented by Mr Turnbull On behalf of the Diocesan Synod of Canterbury, praying the House to pass the Bill for Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.291 16 Nov 1887 Thomas Bennetts Hicks and others – 187 signatures – presented by Colonel Fraser For an amendment of the Mining Companies Act Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.292 16 Nov 1887 W. F. Warner and others – 140 signatures – presented by Mr Jones For amendment of “The Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1881” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.293 16 Nov 1887 Samuel Morrison – presented by Dr Fitchett – for compensation for loss of employment Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.294 16 Nov 1887 J. F. Brunton (as Chairman of a Road Board) – presented by Mr Withy – for a trial of Mr S. Vaile’s railway scheme Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 28 November 1887 No.295 16 Nov 1887 James Parlane and others – 5 signatures – presented by Mr Withy – for a trial of Mr S. Vaile’s railway scheme Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.296 16 Nov 1887 Tiahuia – presented by Mr Taipua – that he may be put in possession of a piece of land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 June 1888 No.297 16 Nov 1887 M. Carroll and others – 326 signatures – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson For an inquiry into grievances in connection with the New Plymouth Harbour rate Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to New Plymouth Harbour Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.298 16 Nov 1887 Ann Robertson (No.1) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for inquiry into losses incurred by proceedings in the Courts of the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; subsequently to Native Affairs Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.299 16 Nov 1887 Ann Robertson (No.2) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for inquiry into losses incurred by proceedings in the Courts of the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887



No.300 16 Nov 1887 George Waldock Ell – presented by Mr Pearson Complaining of the action of the Supreme Court and Bankruptcy Court of Christchurch Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887

No.301 16 Nov 1887 John McChesney and others – 39 signatures – presented by Mr Ward – for assistance to make street in Seaward Bush Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.302 16 Nov 1887 J. D. Baker and others – 27 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant Complaining of the rents payable under the West Coast Settlements Act Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 13 June 1888 No.303 16 Nov 1887 Thomas Bayly and others – 164 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant – for a subsidy to s.s. “Waitara” Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.304 17 Nov 1887 Mrs Jane Brown – presented by Mr Marchant – for the removal of restriction on land awarded to the petitioner Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.305 17 Nov 1887 Samuel Vaile – presented by Sir G. Grey

That no Railway Board may be appointed until the system proposed by the petitioner has had a fair trial Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887

No.306 17 Nov 1887 Murty Conroy – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land as a discharged soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.307 17 Nov 1887 Louisa McMahon – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a grant of land Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.308 17 Nov 1887 A. J. Fox and other Roman Catholics of Cambridge – 227 signatures – presented by Mr Whyte For equitable treatment in the matter of education Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.309 17 Nov 1887 Thomas Paterson – presented by Mr Ward

For consideration for injuries received to himself, the killing of his horse, and breaking of his dray Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887



No.310 17 Nov 1887 D. G. Polson and others – 107 signatures – presented by Mr Wilson – that the Wanganui Harbour Board Bill be not passed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.311 18 Nov 1887 A. X. Cassidy and other Roman Catholics of New Plymouth – 184 signatures – presented by Mr Samuel For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.312 18 Nov 1887 A. X. Cassidy and others 187 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.313 18 Nov 1887 Rev Father D. P. Carew and other Catholics of Greymouth – 317 signatures – presented by Mr Guinness For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.314 18 Nov 1887 Rev Father D. P. Carew and other Catholics of Brunnerton – 187 signatures – presented by Mr Guinness For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.315 18 Nov 1887 Catholics of Kaikoura – 113 signatures – presented by Mr Lance For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.316 18 Nov 1887 Rev Father Ahern and others – 85 signatures – presented by Mr Grimmond For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.317 18 Nov 1887 Rev Father O’Connor and Roman Catholics of Kaiapoi District – 590 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr E. Richardson For equitable treatment in respect of the educational system Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.318 18 Nov 1887 A. Williamson and others – 83 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – that the Bible may be read in the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.319 18 Nov 1887 R. J. Gairdner and others – 87 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – that the Bible may be read in the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.320 18 Nov 1887 E. J. Mackay and others – 72 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – that the Bible may be read in the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.321 18 Nov 1887 Joseph Williams and other inhabitants of the Provincial District of Auckland – 2,702 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey

That, in the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway, such deviation may be made as will connect the Government railway at Stratford

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.322 18 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Provincial District of Auckland – 378 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey

That, in the construction of the North Island Trunk Railway, such deviation may be made as will connect the Government railway at Stratford

Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.323 18 Nov 1887 Residents in or near the City of Auckland – 186 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That Hoera te Mimiha and Hone Koraneho may be allowed to prove their innocence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.324 18 Nov 1887 Residents in or near the City of Auckland – 123 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That Hoera te Mimiha and Hone Koraneho may be allowed to prove their innocence Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.325 18 Nov 1887 W. Ramsay – presented by Mr Anderson – for grant of land for military service Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.326 18 Nov 1887 Thomas Carter (No.1) – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher Complaining of not having received proper pay while in the Torpedo Corps Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 07 December 1887 No.327 18 Nov 1887 William Riley – presented by Dr Fitchett – for relief, as in the Petition set forth Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.328 18 Nov 1887 Timoti Karetai and others – 18 signatures – presented by Mr Parata That the Native Land Administration Act may not be applied to their lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887



No.329 18 Nov 1887 Thomas Thwaites – presented by Mr Goldie For compensation for services rendered and injuries received when in the Naval Corps in Auckland Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.330 18 Nov 1887 Hitiri te Paerata and others – 47 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That the Native Land Administration Act be repealed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.331 21 Nov 1887 Isaac B. Sheath and others – 1,797 signatures – presented by Mr Perceval – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.332 21 Nov 1887 Roman Catholics – 170 signatures – presented by Major Jackson – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.333 21 Nov 1887 Catholics of Napier and Wairoa – 749 signatures – presented by Mr Ormond – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.334 21 Nov 1887 Paul Delahunt and others – 121 signatures – presented by Mr Blake – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.335 21 Nov 1887 M. C. Finn and other inhabitants of Timaru – 470 signatures – presented by Mr Turnbull – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.336 21 Nov 1887 Luke Calleton and others – 68 signatures – presented by Mr Monk – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.337 21 Nov 1887 Roman Catholics – 22 signatures – presented by Major Jackson – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.338 21 Nov 1887 Catholics of Addington – 119 signatures – presented by Mr W. P. Reeves – asking for relief for Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.339 21 Nov 1887 Rev Lorenzo Moore and other inhabitants of Nelson – 2,113 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton

In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.340 21 Nov 1887 G. W. L. Walpole and others – 271 signatures – presented by Mr Moss – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.341 21 Nov 1887 Rev T. Norrie and others – 200 signatures – presented by Mr Hamlin – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.342 21 Nov 1887 Charles Mack – presented by Mr Moss – asking compensation for unjust imprisonment in 1868 Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.343 21 Nov 1887 Settlers of Waipu – 53 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson – for telephone communication with Whangarei Heads Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.344 21 Nov 1887 Gum-diggers – 93 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson – that the Kai-iwi Gumfield be not leased Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.345 21 Nov 1887 John P. Oakes (No.1) – presented by Sir G. Grey – claiming possession of the Waiharakeke land, and asking for Crown grant thereof Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 June 1888 No.346 21 Nov 1887 John P. Oakes (No.2) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a Crown grant of a piece of land, or for compensation Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 11 June 1888 No.347 21 Nov 1887 John P. Oakes (No.3) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a Crown grant of a piece of land, or for compensation Referred to Waste Lands Committee; No Report No.348 21 Nov 1887 John P. Oakes (No.4) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a Crown grant of a piece of land, or for compensation Referred to Waste Lands Committee; No Report No.349 21 Nov 1887 John Nodder – presented by Colonel Fraser – an application for forty acres of land selected by him Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 June 1888 No.350 21 Nov 1887 Martin Krippner – presented by Mr Moat – that he may be remunerated for introducing German immigrants to the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887 No.351 21 Nov 1887 John Hudson – presented by Mr Cadman – for a refund of property-tax Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887



No.352 22 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Waikouaiti – 123 signatures – presented by Mr J. McKenzie – that the Bible may be read in the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.353 22 Nov 1887 John Chamberlain – presented by Mr Macarthur – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.354 22 Nov 1887 J. R. Isherwood and others – 5 signatures – presented by Mr Macarthur – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.355 22 Nov 1887 William Wheeler – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.356 22 Nov 1887 N. P. Hjorring – 385 signatures – presented by Mr M. J. S. Mackenzie

That the Naseby Goldfields water-supply works may be completed Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 20 December 1887

No.357 22 Nov 1887 Philip Baker Boulton – presented by Hon. Sir J. Hall

Complaining of the insufficiency of the compensation awarded to him on the abolition of his office as Chief Inspector of Sheep Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887

No.358 22 Nov 1887 Tamarua Tumai – presented by Mr Carroll – complaining that his land called Mautangihia has been confiscated Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 June 1888 No.359 22 Nov 1887 John Murray Gibbes, M.D. – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson

That he may be decorated with the New Zealand Cross for services rendered Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887

No.360 22 Nov 1887 Walter Charles Miller and others – 29 signatures – presented by Mr Hamlin That they may receive certain land-scrip awarded to them Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.361 22 Nov 1887 Inhabitants of Akitio and neighbourhood – 124 signatures – presented by Mr Beetham For the establishment of telephonic communication Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 30 November 1887



No.362 22 Nov 1887 Michael Curran and others – 87 signatures – presented by Mr O’Callaghan For relief from certain disabilities which they allege they suffer under the Education Act Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.363 22 Nov 1887 Catholics of Waimate – 159 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves For relief from certain disabilities which they allege they suffer under the Education Act Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.364 22 Nov 1887 Andrew Xavier Cassidy and Catholics of Taranaki – 206 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves For relief from certain disabilities which they allege they suffer under the Education Act Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.365 23 Nov 1887 G. W. York and others – 87 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.366 23 Nov 1887 J. McLeod and others – 47 signatures – presented by Mr Monk – that town districts be relieved from liabilities to County Councils Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.367 23 Nov 1887 W. Innes Taylor and others – 42 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry That the boundaries of the West Tamaki Licensing District may be defined Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.368 23 Nov 1887 Alithea Seymour Symonds – presented by Mr Hamlin For compassionate allowance in consideration of her late husband’s long and faithful services Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 December 1887 No.369 23 Nov 1887 Henare Ngaroma Kaihau – presented by Mr Hamlin That the restriction on alienation be removed from part of the Pakakina Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.370 23 Nov 1887 C. O’Connell and others – 1,286 signatures – presented by Dr Fitchett – for revision of the tariff during the present session Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.371 23 Nov 1887 S. W. Nicholls and others – 75 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant For the construction of a road from Waitara to the Central Railway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 December 1887



No.372 23 Nov 1887 The Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Otago – presented by Mr Fulton Against certain clauses of the Divorce Bill now before Parliament Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.373 23 Nov 1887 Rev Father Lanauze and others – 76 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly That Roman Catholics may receive equitable treatment as regards their schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.374 24 Nov 1887 J. Murray Moore and other residents in Auckland – 23 signatures – presented by Mr Fulton - in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.375 24 Nov 1887 James K. Elliott and others – 1,625 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher - in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.376 24 Nov 1887 Rev George Hall and others – 112 signatures – presented by Mr Anderson - in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.377 24 Nov 1887 Catholic inhabitants of Lyttelton – 178 signatures – presented by Mr McGregor – praying for State aid to Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.378 24 Nov 1887 Roman Catholics of Paeroa – 37 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly – praying for State aid to Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.379 24 Nov 1887 Roman Catholics of Te Aroha – 24 signatures – presented by Mr Kelly – praying for State aid to Catholic schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.380 24 Nov 1887 Settlers in the Tuapeka District – 57 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey That inquiries be made into alleged cases of illegal acquisition of deferred-payment sections Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 15 December 1887 No.381 25 Nov 1887 Henare Tomoana and others – 84 signatures – presented by Mr Parata That the distinctions between the two races be not removed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887



No.382 25 Nov 1887 Raika Whakarongotai and others – 6 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That Paraku Rapana be dismissed from their Committee Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.383 25 Nov 1887 Hakipene Hura and others – 7 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That a rehearing in the case of the Kurinui Block may take place Referred to Native Affairs Committee; 15 June 1888 No.384 25 Nov 1887 William McLoughlin – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land as an old soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.385 25 Nov 1887 James Hepburn – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land as an old soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.386 25 Nov 1887 Settlers of Parua Bay – 72 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson For telephonic connection with the rest of the colony Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.387 25 Nov 1887 J. H. Monteith and others – 56 signatures – presented by Mr Smith That the present special-settlement regulations should be altered Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.388 28 Nov 1887 A. A. Lee and others – 35 signatures – presented by Mr Whyte – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.389 28 Nov 1887 E. Y. Cox and others – 76 signatures – presented by Mr Whyte – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.390 28 Nov 1887 James Lumsden and others of Wyndham – 188 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr G. F. Richardson

In favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.391 28 Nov 1887 W. Ogilvie and others – 111 signatures – presented by Mr Goldie – asking for an abridgment of shop-hours Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.392 28 Nov 1887 H. McKrures and others – 120 signatures – presented by Mr Moss – asking for an abridgment of shop-hours Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.393 28 Nov 1887 Retail tradesmen of Auckland – 102 signatures – presented by Sir G. Grey – asking for an abridgment of shop-hours Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.394 28 Nov 1887 John Warnock and others – 109 signatures – presented by Mr Joyce – asking for an abridgment of shop-hours Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.395 28 Nov 1887 Earle and Montgomery and others – 117 signatures – presented by Mr Withy – asking for an abridgment of shop-hours Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.396 28 Nov 1887 William Steen – presented by Mr Goldie – for a grant of land on account of military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.397 28 Nov 1887 Robert Johnston – presented by Mr Whyte – for a grant of land on account of military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.398 28 Nov 1887 Amelia Brown – presented by Mr T. Thompson – for a grant of land for military services of her late husband Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.399 28 Nov 1887 Catholics of Reefton and Lyell – 421 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves – for relief under Education Act Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.400 28 Nov 1887 John J. Carruthers and others – 11 signatures – presented by Mr Lawry For assistance in the erection of a wharf at Turanga Creek Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 06 December 1887 No.401 28 Nov 1887 J. P. Oakes (No.5) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a reward for discovery of a goldfield Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.402 28 Nov 1887 J. P. Oakes (No.6) – presented by Sir G. Grey – for a reward for discovery of a goldfield Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.403 28 Nov 1887 James M. Clark – presented by Sir G. Grey – that a line be resurveyed and set out by a Government surveyor Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 13 June 1888



No.404 28 Nov 1887 Miners and gold-diggers of Orepuki and Longwood, Southland – 51 signatures – presented by Dr Hodgkinson For redress against the duty on gold Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.405 28 Nov 1887 Chairman and Secretary of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce – 2 signatures – presented by Mr Allen For appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into proceedings of Otago Dock Trust Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 29 November 1887 No.406 28 Nov 1887 William Agnes and others – 276 signatures – presented by Mr Allen – for compassionate and favourable consideration Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.407 29 Nov 1887 James R. Lysaght and others – 275 signatures – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – in favour of the Auckland-Taranaki Railway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.408 29 Nov 1887 Sir James Fergusson – presented by Major Jackson – a claim to have a Crown grant issued Referred to Native Affairs Committee; No Report No.409 29 Nov 1887 H. R. Kaioroto and others – 3 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – that the Government will erect a co-operative store Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.410 29 Nov 1887 Pahiatua village settlers – 56 signatures – presented by Mr Smith That the tenure on which the village settlers took up their holdings should not be altered Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.411 29 Nov 1887 Inia Tuhuru and others – 8 signatures – presented by Mr Parata That the management of their property be left to themselves Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.412 29 Nov 1887 Village settlers at Motukaraka – 27 signatures – presented by Mr Hobbs Having reference to the regulations under which they are located Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.413 30 Nov 1887 John Phelan and others – 11 signatures – presented by Mr Moat That Roman Catholic schools may be put on an equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887



No.414 30 Nov 1887 James Joseph Molloy and others – 25 signatures – presented by Mr Moat That Roman Catholic schools may be put on an equality with the public schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.415 30 Nov 1887 John Patrick Ward – presented by Mr Seymour – for a grant of land in consideration of his father’s military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.416 30 Nov 1887 Horace Baker – presented by Mr Ormond – a claim for compensation when services dispensed with Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.417 30 Nov 1887 T. Kennedy and others – 20 signatures – presented by Mr Ormond Claim for land as members of the late Colonial Defence Force Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.418 30 Nov 1887 Thomas Penn and others – 221 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant That before any more contracts are let on the Central Railway a survey be made inland of Stratford Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.419 30 Nov 1887 Wairarapa South County Council – presented by Mr Buchanan For separation of Wairarapa District from the Wellington District in matters of charitable aid Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.420 01 Dec 1887 Sophia Lyon, the widow of Colonel Lyon – presented by Sir G. Grey For such consideration of a claim arising from the death of her husband as it may justly merit Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.421 01 Dec 1887 James A. Connell – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – for relief as patentee of a certain invention Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.422 01 Dec 1887 John Chadwick – presented by Mr Kelly Complaining of a judgment against him in the Resident Magistrate’s Court Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 21 August 1888 No.423 01 Dec 1887 Inhabitants of Merton – 99 signatures – presented by Mr J. McKenzie – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887



No.424 01 Dec 1887 Settlers in the Seacliff District – 24 signatures – presented by Mr J. McKenzie For an inquiry into the appointment of a farm-manager at the Seacliff Asylum Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.425 01 Dec 1887 S. Gower and others – 142 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus That proceedings against Councillors of Lake County, on account of certain expenditure out of county funds, be stayed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.426 01 Dec 1887 James Reid and others – 63 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr Fergus That proceedings against Councillors of Lake County, on account of certain expenditure out of county funds, be stayed Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.427 01 Dec 1887 Rawiri Hakopa te Maroro and others – 38 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – that their land may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.428 01 Dec 1887 Riwai Rimiteriu – presented by Mr Taipua – that the land where his relatives are buried may be returned to him Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.429 01 Dec 1887 Walter Prince and others – 82 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves For telephonic communication between Inangahua Junction and Lyell Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.430 02 Dec 1887 Robert Stackpole and others – 7 signatures – presented by Colonel Fraser To grant petitioners special facilities for settling on the waste lands of the colony Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.431 02 Dec 1887 Grice and Benn – presented by Major Jackson That the Report on their Petition presented last session may be referred to the Government for its favourable consideration Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 08 December 1887 No.432 02 Dec 1887 The Carterton Borough Council – presented by Mr Buchanan For separation of the Wairarapa District from the Wellington District for charitable-aid purposes Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887



No.433 02 Dec 1887 The County Council of Wairarapa North – 2 signatures - presented by Mr Beetham For separation of the Wairarapa District from the Wellington District for charitable-aid purposes Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.434 02 Dec 1887 John Tuck and others – 5 signatures – presented by Mr Beetham – in favour of the Wairarapa North County Council empowering Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.435 02 Dec 1887 Karepa Ruatapu and others – 157 signatures – presented by Mr Taiwhanga Complaining of the Motion introduced by Mr Carroll, M.H.R. Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.436 02 Dec 1887 Horomona Papanui – presented by Mr Carroll – that his land at Waipukurau may be restored to him Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.437 05 Dec 1887 P. Thompson and others – 25 signatures - presented by Mr Perceval Complaining of the rate of wages allowed on relief-works Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.438 05 Dec 1887 Inhabitants of the colony – 309 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Report 02 December 1887 No.439 05 Dec 1887 James Colvin and others – 280 signatures – presented by Mr R. H. J. Reeves That a bridge may be erected over the Inangahua River Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.440 05 Dec 1887 Miners of Orepuki, Longwood, and Wallace – 45 signatures – presented by Dr Hodgkinson Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.441 05 Dec 1887 John Daniel Bentley – presented by Mr Goldie – for compensation for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.442 05 Dec 1887 James McGowan and others – 8 signatures – presented by Colonel Fraser – for certain alterations in “The Mining Act, 1886” Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887



No.443 05 Dec 1887 Maihi Tahi and others – 494 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That “The Native Land Administration Act, 1886” may be repealed Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.444 05 Dec 1887 Te Teira Tiakitai and others – 9 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll For a rehearing in the case of the Porangahau and Mangamaire Blocks Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 15 December 1887 No.445 05 Dec 1887 Atareta Mateana and another – presented by Mr Carroll – that their shares in a block of land may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.446 05 Dec 1887 Mihi Rapuke and others – 4 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll – complaining of the disposal of their land Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.447 05 Dec 1887 Rawinia Kahutia and another – presented by Mr Carroll – that a portion of land containing the remains of the dead may be set apart Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.448 05 Dec 1887 Kapene Taiaroa and another – presented by Mr Carroll – that two pieces of land may be returned to them Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.449 05 Dec 1887 Alfred Ball – presented by Mr Ward – relative to roads and deferred-payment thirds Referred to Waste Lands Committee; subsequently to Public Petitions Committee; Report 12 December 1887 No.450 05 Dec 1887 Village settlers – 17 signatures – presented by Major Jackson – for relief-works Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 09 December 1887 No.451 06 Dec 1887 John Ford and others – 24 signatures – presented by Mr Valentine – for the construction of a road Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.452 06 Dec 1887 Wirihana Hunia and others – 26 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That a railway-station may be established in the Waipu Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.453 06 Dec 1887 Awanui Aporotanga and others – 85 signatures – presented by Mr Taiwhanga That the Motion brought before the House by Mr Carroll be not entertained Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887



No.454 06 Dec 1887 Samuel Jenkinson – presented by Mr Bruce – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.455 06 Dec 1887 Waero Kerei and others – 47 signatures – presented by Mr Speaker Complaining of the award of the Native Land Court in the matter of land called Te Ngaere Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.456 06 Dec 1887 The Pitone Town Board – presented by Mr Fitzherbert Against the passing of the Slaughterhouse Act 1877 Amendment Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 December 1887 No.457 06 Dec 1887 Sir G. Grey – presented by Mr Goldie – for the restoration of lands wrongfully taken from St Stephen’s Orphanage Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.458 06 Dec 1887 William Henshaw – presented by Hon. Mr Fisher – for remission of penalty for breach of Auctioneers Ordinance Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.459 07 Dec 1887 Thomas Carter – presented by Mr Izard – a claim for service in the Torpedo Corps Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.460 07 Dec 1887 Alexander C. Begg – presented by Mr Ross For inquiry into alleged arbitrary proceeding on the part of the Otago Education Board Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.461 07 Dec 1887 Francis Wilkinson – presented by Mr Ross For inquiry into alleged arbitrary proceeding on the part of the Otago Education Board Referred to Education Committee; Report 14 December 1887 No.462 08 Dec 1887 James Coad and others – 101 signatures – presented by Mr Marchant For construction of a road from Mimi to Taumaranui Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.463 09 Dec 1887 Samuel J. Edmonds – presented by Mr Peacock – claiming compensation for loss of his vessel and property by the action of Natives Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887



No.464 09 Dec 1887 Renata Kawepo and others – 409 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Approving of the Resolution proposed by Mr Carroll, and praying Parliament to pass the same Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.465 09 Dec 1887 Matene Tauwhare – presented by Mr Taiwhanga – that compensation may be given him for land taken Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.466 09 Dec 1887 The Wellington Radical Union – 2 signatures – presented by Dr Newman – for certain reforms in the Electoral Acts Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.467 09 Dec 1887 Thomas Brydone and others – 110 signatures – presented by Mr T. Mackenzie That a telephone-station be opened at Waiwera South Postal District Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.468 09 Dec 1887 William Reid – presented by Mr Allen – for payment for loss due to seed being damaged whilst being carried on railway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.469 12 Dec 1887 R. W. Edgeworth – presented by Mr Mills – for further compensation for services in the Volunteer Force Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.470 12 Dec 1887 Inhabitants of Masterton – 132 signatures – presented by Mr Beetham – advocating a prohibitory liquor-law Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.471 13 Dec 1887 Martin Power – presented by Mr Marchant – for relief from a certain hardship Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.472 13 Dec 1887 J. D. Hunter and others – 151 signatures – presented by Mr Valentine – that express trains may stop at East Gore Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.473 13 Dec 1887 Patrick McCrory – presented by Mr Kelly – for relief for losses sustained through the Tarawera eruption Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.474 13 Dec 1887 Persons engaged in the timber industry – 235 signatures – presented by Mr Monk

Relative to imposition of export duty on balk timber Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887



No.475 14 Dec 1887 George McLean – presented by Hon. Major Atkinson – that a title may be granted to him for land at Hawera Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.476 14 Dec 1887 The Mokau Coal Company – presented by Mr Samuel – that their right to mine for coal at Mokau may not be prejudiced Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 August 1888 No.477 14 Dec 1887 J. P. Oakes – presented by Sir G. Grey – relative to discovery of goldfields, and claims arising therefrom Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.478 14 Dec 1887 Donald Cameron and others – 18 signatures – presented by Mr Cowan – for extension of Forest Hill Tramway Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.479 14 Dec 1887 Wi Pere – presented by Mr Parata – that certain claims may be settled Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.480 14 Dec 1887 Hugo Friedlander – presented by Mr Walker

That the recommendation of the Native Affairs Committee re certain lands be given effect to Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 21 December 1887

No.481 14 Dec 1887 Gold-miners of Orepuki – 68 signatures – presented by Dr Hodgkinson – for abolition of the gold duty Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 17 December 1887 No.482 14 Dec 1887 Retimana te Rango – 13 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua – for a rehearing in the case of Te Kapua Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 30 May 1888 No.483 14 Dec 1887 Aporo te Tipitipi – presented by Mr Carroll – for a rehearing in the case of the Awhiturua Ngapuna Block Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 13 June 1888 No.484 14 Dec 1887 William Stephenson – presented by Mr Grimmond – that he may be reinstated in his former position in the public service Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.485 14 Dec 1887 The Hutt County Council – presented by Mr Fitzherbert – for amendment of the Slaughterhouse Bill Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.486 15 Dec 1887 T. B. Hannaford (No.2) – presented by Sir G. Grey – complaining of wrongs suffered, and asking for inquiry into them Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887



No.487 15 Dec 1887 Hotezzi von Blaramberg – presented by Mr Ballance – for redress of grievances in connection with the Education Act Referred to Education Committee; No Report; Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.488 15 Dec 1887 Ratepayers – 71 signatures – presented by Mr R. Thompson – for amendment of the Counties Act Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.489 15 Dec 1887 Paora Tuhaere and another – presented by Mr Taiwhanga – that a fifth hearing in the case of the Hauturu Island may take place Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 28 June 1888 No.490 15 Dec 1887 Settlers at or near Te Awamutu – 44 signatures – presented by Major Jackson – in favour of Bible-reading in schools Referred to Education Committee; Referred to Public Petitions Committee: Report 23 May 1888 No.491 15 Dec 1887 Toha Rahurahu and others – 20 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll – that the restrictions may be taken off their lands Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 19 June 1888 No.492 15 Dec 1887 Tohiora Pirato and others – 214 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua Complaining of the proceedings of Ngatituwharetoa Tribe in regard to the Tongariro and Ruapehu Blocks Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 31 May 1888 No.493 15 Dec 1887 John Daly – presented by Mr Ballance – for a grant of land as a discharged soldier Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.494 15 Dec 1887 Henare Matua and others – 26 signatures – presented by Mr Carroll Complaining of the manner in which the Porangahau Block was subdivided Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 24 August 1888 No.495 15 Dec 1887 Burgesses of Greytown – 10 signatures – presented by Mr Buchanan For separation of Wairarapa District from Wellington District in matters of charitable aid Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.496 15 Dec 1887 The Hutt County Council – presented by Mr Fitzherbert For separation of Wairarapa District from Wellington District in matters of charitable aid Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.497 16 Dec 1887 E. B. Youngman and others – 124 signatures – presented by Mr Pearson – for reduction of the railway rates on firewood Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887



No.498 16 Dec 1887 Juliet Macdonald – presented by Hon Mr E. Richardson – for compensation for loss of office Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 23 May 1888 No.499 16 Dec 1887 Robert Walker – presented by Mr Macarthur – for a grant of land for military services Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 16 December 1887 No.500 16 Dec 1887 Matuahu te Wharerangi and others – 28 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That a rehearing in the case of the Kahukura Block may take place Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 31 May 1888 No.501 16 Dec 1887 Werahiko Aterea and others – 163 signatures – presented by Mr Taipua That certain works on the Wanganui River may not be carried out Referred to Native Affairs Committee; Report 01 June 1888 No.502 16 Dec 1887 John Vincent; Joseph Vincent – presented by Mr Guinness – for relief for injuries received on Greymouth Wharf Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 01 June 1888 No.503 17 Dec 1887 G. S. Clark and miners and others – 248 signatures – presented by Mr Cadman – for amendment of the Mining Act Referred to Goldfields Committee; Report 20 December 1887 No.504 17 Dec 1887 John Marie Grace – presented by Mr Moss Asking redress for pecuniary injury sustained by his father under a railway contract, he being his father’s heir Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.505 20 Dec 1887 The Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Masterton – presented by Mr Beetham Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.506 20 Dec 1887 Sarah Tonge and others – 92 signatures – presented by Mr Withy That the police be restrained from taking action against the manufacturers of temperance beverages Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887 No.507 20 Dec 1887 W. E. Outhwaite and others – 23 signatures – presented by Mr Withy That the police be restrained from taking action against the manufacturers of temperance beverages Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 21 December 1887



No.508 21 Dec 1887 James Rogan and other landowners, Catlin’s River – 68 signatures – presented by Hon. Mr G. F. Richardson For road-access to petitioners’ property Referred to Waste Lands Committee; Report 13 June 1888 No.509 21 Dec 1887 Samuel Yates and others – 109 signatures – presented by Mr Hutchison For the remission of the sentence under which Wiremu Karana is imprisoned Not referred; No Report No.510 21 Dec 1887 William Waugh and others – 36 signatures – presented by Mr Pyke – relative to the arbitrary powers of Rabbit Inspectors Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 13 June 1888; Referred to Joint Rabbit Nuisance; Report 29 June 1888 No.511 21 Dec 1887 Matthew Lewis B. Nelly – presented by Hon. Mr Mitchelson For relief in connection with his discharge from office of Musketry Instructor Referred to Public Petitions Committee; Report 08 June 1888

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