The matter went before Cabinet, where proclamation was approved.
In August 1879 Ahikope 1, Kahamiroi, Ruahine 1, Wharekahu, Totarapapa and part of Te Tautiti I were jointly reserved under the Municipal Corporations Act 1876 and granted to the Thames Borough Council.'
8 New Zealand Gazette 1879 page 1154. Supporting Papers #wm.I6.
Hamilton Land Registry Certificate of Title 20/38. Supporting Papers #P4.
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