THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 373

In the Taranaki Militia.
Robert Collins, to be Quarter-Master. Date of
Commission, 22nd February, 1864.

In the "Masterton" Rifle Volunteers.
Ensign Robert Hare, to be Lieutenant. Date of
Commission, 7th September, 1864.
Walter Perry, to be Ensign. Date of Commission,
7th September, 1864.

In the "Alexandra" Troop, Wanganui Cavalry
Volunteers.
Captain Henry Shafto Harrison, of the Wanganui
Militia, to be Captain. Date of Commission, 6th
September, 1864.
Stephen Herbert Towgood, to be Lieutenant. Date
of Commission, 6th September, 1864.
John Howie, to be Cornet. Date of Commission, 6th
September, 1864.

In the Nelson Rifle Volunteers (No. 5 Company).
Henry Edward Tuckey, to be Captain. Date of
Commission, 26th August, 1864.
Frederick Blundell, to be Lieutenant. Date of Com-
mission, 26th August, 1864.
William Kent, to be Ensign. Date of Commission,
26th August, 1864.
T. RUSSELL.

Colonial Defence Office,
Auckland, 16th September, 1864.
HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to
accept the following resignations, viz. :-
Lieutenant Thomas A. Pearse, Wellington Militia.
Ensign Thomas Spencer, Auckland Militia.
T. RUSSELL.

Colonial Defence Office,
Auckland, 13th September, 1864.
THE following Sailing Directions for Vessels enter-
ing Tauranga Harbor, are published for general
information.
T. RUSSELL.

Directions for entering Tauranga Harbor.

Large Vessels making Tauranga Harbor, would do
well to keep to the Eastward of the course (S. by E.)
as given in the New Zealand Pilot, making for the
rocks off the North end of Mongonui Mount until
within a quarter of a mile of them, and then skirting
the Mount at a distance of a cable and a half; they
would thereby carry deeper water over the bar, or
shoal water at the entrance, where there is often con-
siderable swell.

On nearing Stoney Point, a Red Buoy will be
observed 14 cables West by N. N. from the Iron
Beacon on Stoney Point; this buoy is placed in 3
fathoms, off a shoal running out a cable's length from
the Mount, having little more than 2 fathoms at
low water, apparently rock, and with an ebb tide
should be given a berth of at least a ship's length.
When well past it, and not before, the Island of
Motu Otau is seen over the sandy spit to the South-
ward of Monganui, and between it and the hill to
the Eastward of the Mount, bearing N.E. by E. E.,
haul sharp round for the beacon on Stoney Point;
this may be passed within a few fathoms. Three
wooden stakes, with iron beacons on top, will then
be seen on the starboard hand, and may be passed in
succession within half a cable's length, they being
necessarily placed in 6 feet water within the edge of
the bank, the deepest water being midway between
them and low water mark. Keep the same distance
from the shore until abreast of Maketu Mound, and
when the Red Buoy, which is placed in 3 fathoms at
the junction of the channels leading to Otumoiti
and Te Papa is on with Mission Point, S. W.;
steer for the buoy on this bearing, anchoring between
it and Maketu Mound.

Vessels drawing not more than 15 feet may pro-
ceed at high water up to Te Papa, by passing between
the buoys which mark the channel close to the
Eastern shore, leaving the black buoys on the star-
board, and the white buoys on the port hand.

The tide at Stoney Point runs out for an hour
after low water, and sets with considerable force to-
wards the buoy, after which is the best time for
entering the harbor.

F. C. CORBET,
Master H.M.S. "Miranda."

Crown Lands Office,
Auckland, 1st September, 1864.
IN conformity with the 32nd clause of the "Gold
Fields Act 1862," it is hereby notified that it is
intended to grant leases for Gold Mining purposes,
of the Crown Lands, and to the applicants specified
in the following Schedule.

ALFRED DOMETT,
Secretary for Crown Lands.

SCHEDULE.

Applicants-S. Samuels, J. Hughes, J. Taylor, A.
Montgomery, and M. A. Ellis.
Locality-Red and Blue Spur, Gabriel's Gully.
Area-2 acres, 3 roods, 32 perches.
In an irregular block bounded towards the North
by a line 700 links, towards the North-east by a line
227 links, towards the South-east by a line 200 links,
towards the South by a line 907 links, and towards
the West and South-west by lines 200 links, and 200
links.

Applicants-J. Mehan, J. Graham, and D. Campbell.
Locality-Munroe's Gully, Lawrence.
Area-4 acres, 0 roods, 14 perches.
In a rectangular block, bounded towards the North-
east by a line bearing W. 30° 12' N. 295 links, to-
wards the South-east by a line bearing N. 28° 45' E.
1386 links, towards the South-west by a line bearing
E. 30° 12' S. 295 links, and towards the North-west
by a line bearing S. 28° 45' E. 1386 links.

Applicants-S. Hales, and T. Hinde.
Locality-Blue Spur, Gabriel's Gully.
Area-1 acre, 2 roods, 14 perches, and 1 acre, 0 roods,
31 perches.
In a rectangular block, bounded towards the
North-east by a line 473 links, towards the South-
east by a line 340 links, towards the South-west by a
line 473 links, and towards the North-west by a line
340 links; and an irregular block adjoining the above
at its South-west corner, bounded towards the North-
east by a line 910 links, towards the South-east by
a line 159 links, towards the South-west by lines 227
links and 700 links, and towards the North-west by a
line 159 links.

Applicants-R. Nesbit, J. Baunan, D. Shanny, S.
Strong, R. Alcorn, J. Campbell, and D. Camp-
bell.
Locality-Blue Spur, Gabriel's Gully.
Area-4 acres.
In a rectangular block, commencing at a point on
the North boundary line of Wales & Co.'s claim, dis-
tant 139 links from the N.W. corner peg, thence by
a line bearing N. 7° 21' E. a distance of 497 links,
thence by a line bearing E. 11° 26' S. a distance of
805 links, thence by a line bearing N. 7° 21' W. a