PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.

Superintendent’s Office,
Auckland, 21st June, 1867.

UNDER and in pursuance of the powers vested in the Superintendent, by virtue of the "Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1866," I hereby notify for public information that so much of the Tauhoa Block as has this day been set apart as Special Settlement Land, will be open to the persons for whom it has been set apart for selection and sale at the Waste Lands Office, at Auckland, on and after the second day of September next, as Special Settlement Land.

J. WILLIAMSON,
Superintendent.

The probable area of the coal field within this block has been estimated by Capt. Hutton to be (400) four hundred acres, the average thickness of the coal seam, throughout that area, to be (13) thirteen feet, the quantity of coal contained therein to be (8,000,000) eight million tons. The block includes the mine opened by the Colonial Government for the supply of coal to the river steamers and now in perfect order and full work.

The purchaser will be required to take the buildings, plant, waggons, tools, &c., now in use or in store at the mine, at a valuation.

Plans of the land, map and sections of the coal fields, together with the report furnished to the Government, are open for examination at the Survey Office.

TERMS OF PAYMENT.

One fourth of the purchase money at the time of sale, by way of deposit, the remaining three fourths within three calendar months after the sale. In the event of the second payment not being made as aforesaid, the sale to be void, and the deposit forfeited.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.

Superintendent’s Office,
Auckland, June 22th, 1867.

HEREBY notify that the Chairman of the Annual Meeting of the Electors of the Whau Whau District, has, in accordance with the provisions of the "Highways Act, 1862," presented to me in writing, the names of the undermentioned gentlemen, elected Highway Trustees for the District:—

Mr. HAWKIN,
" JOHN McDONALD,
" KENNETH McDONALD,
" R. McDONALD,
" FRANCIS WOOD.

J. A. GILFILLAN,
For the Superintendent.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.

Waikato Coal Mines.

Auckland, June 26, 1867.

UNDER and in pursuance of the powers vested in me, as Commissioner appointed by His Excellency the Governor, to carry out the regulations for the sale of lands taken for settlement under "The New Zealand Settlements Act, 1863," in the Province of Auckland, I do hereby notify that the land specified in the schedule hereunder written, will be offered for sale, by auction, in accordance with the said regulations, at the Waste Lands Office, Auckland, on Thursday, August 15, proximo, at noon.

DANIEL POLLEN,
Commissioner.

Survey No.
Lot No.
Area.
Upset Price.

9
A. R. P.
£ s. d.
4,350 0 0

EXTRACT FROM CAPTAIN HUTTON’S REPORT ON THE GEOLOGY OF THE LOWER WAIKATO.

• • • The appearance of this coal (from the mine at Kupakupa) is much like Cannel Coal, having a lustrous pitch black color, with brown films in places. It does not soil the fingers. Its fracture is conchoidal, shining and hard, and it does not fall to pieces easily. Both the streak and powder are black and glistening. It is easily ignited, and burns with a bright clear flame. It is burnt with much satisfaction on board all the steamers plying on the Waikato, and I am of opinion that it will be found equal if not superior to any of the hydrous coals of New Zealand. The coal can be got without pumping or the use of any mechanical means for raising it to the surface.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.

Waikato Land.

Auckland, 18th June, 1867.

UNDER and in pursuance of the powers vested in me as the Commissioner appointed by His Excellency the Governor, to carry out the Regulations for the sale of lands taken for settlement under "The New Zealand Settlements Act, 1863," in the Province of Auckland, I do hereby notify that the lands specified in the schedule hereunder written will be open for selection and sale as General Rural Land, in accordance with the said Regulations, at the