Mar. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 381

Notice by Public Trustee under “The Unclaimed Lands Act, 1892.”

In the matter of a parcel of land containing 63 acres, more
or less, being Section No. 225, Block III., Ruataniwha
Survey District, Hawke's Bay, granted to one Abraham
Rice, described as of Napier, settler, of whom nothing is
now known.

WHERAS the Public Trustee has been made aware of
the above-described land having no known owner,
and he, having made reasonable inquiry, can discover neither
the owner nor any agent for the said land, nor any objection
to the said land being declared subject to the above-named
Act:

Now, this is to give notice to all whom it may concern
that, unless on or before the 31st day of December, 1894, the
owner of the above-described land establishes his title thereto
to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court or any Judge of
such Court, the Public Trustee will take the steps prescribed
by “The Land Transfer Act, 1885,” to be registered as the
owner of such land.

Dated this 1st day of March, 1894.
J. K. WARBURTON,
Public Trustee.

Notice by Public Trustee under “The Unclaimed Lands Act, 1892.”

In the matter of a parcel of land containing by admeasure-
ment 50 acres, more or less, and being Rural Section 3589,
Ashley District, in the Provincial District of Canterbury,
of which one Dennis Devine, who was accidentally killed
some twenty years ago, was the owner. In deeds he is
described as of Timaru, shepherd, and of Ashley District,
farmer. He emigrated from County Cork, and his family
are unknown.

WHERAS the Public Trustee has been made aware of
the above-described land having no known owner,
and he, having made reasonable inquiry, can discover neither
the owner nor any agent for the said land, nor any objection
to the said land being declared subject to the above-named
Act:

Now, this is to give notice to all whom it may concern
that, unless on or before the 31st day of December, 1894, the
owner of the above-described land establishes his title thereto
to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court or any Judge of
such Court, the Public Trustee will take the steps prescribed by
“The Land Transfer Act, 1885,” to be registered as the
owner of such land.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 1894.
J. K. WARBURTON,
Public Trustee.

Notice by the Public Trustee of his Election to administer Intestate Estates.

Public Trust Office,
Wellington, 6th March, 1894.

NOTICE.—It is hereby notified that, in pursuance of the
provisions of section 8 of “The Public Trust Office
Acts Amendment Act, 1893,” the Public Trustee, having
elected to administer the property of the following persons,
who, so far as is known, have died intestate within the
Colony of New Zealand, did file his election in writing at
the Supreme Court Office, at the place stated after the name
of each such deceased person:—

John Breeze, late of Tai Tapu, in the Provincial District
of Canterbury. Filed at Christchurch on the 1st day of
March, 1894.

Thomas Green, late of Towai, in the Provincial District of
Auckland. Filed at Auckland on the 22nd day of February,
1894.

Nicholas Henry, alias Henry Nicholas, late of Tatarariki,
in the Provincial District of Auckland. Filed at Auckland
on the 24th day of February, 1894.

William Howes, late of New Plymouth, in the Provincial
District of Taranaki. Filed at New Plymouth on the 26th
day of February, 1894.

Edward Jones, late of Palmerston North, in the Provincial
District of Wellington. Filed at Wellington on the 2nd day
of March, 1894.

Hugh Roberts, late of Waikaka, in the Provincial District
of Otago. Filed at Invercargill on the 27th day of February,
1894.

James A. Watson, late of Tatarariki, in the Provincial
District of Auckland. Filed at Auckland on the 22nd day of
February, 1894.

J. K. WARBURTON,
Public Trustee.

Native Assessor elected.

Department of Justice,
Wellington, 7th March, 1894.

NOTICE has been received at this office, under the hand
of the Returning Officer, that

WI MAHI MANIAPOTO

has been elected to be the Native Assessor for the Native
Licensing District of Taupo.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
For Under-Secretary.

Napier Savings-bank Balance-sheet for 1893.

BALANCE-SHEET of the Napier Savings-bank from the
1st January to the 31st December, 1893.

1893. Jan. 1. By Balance at Bank of New South Wales
      Dec. 31. Cash deposited
      Interest on mortgages
      Interest per Bank of N. S. Wales
      Interest on fixed deposit

RECEIPTS.
£ s. d.
2,087 3 3
25 0 0
4,344 13 10
776 6 3
81 5 0
50 0 0
£7,364 8 4

1893. Dec. 31. To Cash deposits withdrawn
      Deposits in cash
      Mortgages advanced
      Charges
      Balance at Bank of New South Wales
      Cash in hand

PAYMENTS.
£ s. d.
4,689 2 1
146 9 6
1,000 0 0
122 11 11
1,376 14 10
29 10 0
£7,364 8 4

1893. Dec. 31. Balance at Bank of New South Wales
      Cash in hand
      Cash fixed deposit..
      Mortgages
      Interest due on same
      Estimated value of land and buildings

ASSETS.
£ s. d.
1,376 14 10
29 10 0
1,000 0 0
9,380 0 0
248 17 6
979 4 4
£13,014 6 8

1893. Dec. 31. Amount due depositors
      Sundry accounts unpaid
      Balance to credit ..

LIABILITIES.
£ s. d.
11,837 8 6
20 0 0
1,156 18 2
£13,014 6 8

We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have audited
and examined the accompanying balance-sheet with the books
of the Napier Savings-bank, and find the same correct, and
that the sum of £1,376 14s. 10d. stands to the credit at the
Bank of New South Wales on the 31st December, 1893.

CHARLES H. EDWARDS,
J. WILSON CRAIG,
Trustees.

Napier, 23rd January, 1894.

Crown Lands Notices.

Lease of Crown Lands for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 12th February, 1894.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-
mentioned Crown lands will be submitted to public
auction at this office on Wednesday, the 28th March, 1894,
at noon.

KAPONGA VILLAGE.

Sections 38, 39, 40, comprising one acre each. Upset
annual rental, payable half-yearly in advance, 10s. each
section. Term of lease, fourteen years.

Conditions of Sale.

One half-year's rent and a lease-fee of £1 1s. must be paid
on the fall of the hammer. Plans and particulars may be
obtained at this office.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.