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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

No. 4

Public Notice under "The Stock Act, 1893," re Swine-fever.

No. 413.

Department of Agriculture (Live-stock Branch),

Wellington, 3rd May, 1895.

T having been reported to me that the disease known as "swine-fever" exists amongst pigs belonging to Mr. J. C. Anderson, of Stirling, farmer, and running on his farm-lands, comprising Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, in Block XIII., North Molyneux District, I therefore, in accordance with section 14, subsection (4), of "The Stock Act, 1893," hereby declare such lands to be an infected place from which no swine, carcase, or any portion thereof, or any fodder or fittings, &c., shall be removed, except under the direction of an Inspector of Stock.

JOHN D. RITCHIE,

Chief Inspector of Stock.

Public Notice under "The Stock Act, 1893," re Anthrax.

Notice No. 422.

Department of Agriculture (Live-stock Branch),

Wellington, 26th August, 1895.

T having been reported to me that the disease known as "anthrax" exists amongst stock running on certain lands in the County of Waipa, I therefore, in accordance with section 14, subsection (4), of "The Stock Act, 1893," hereby declare the under-mentioned lands to be an infected place from which no stock, carcase, or any portion thereof, or any fodder or fittings, &c., shall be removed, except under the direction of an Inspector of Stock:-

Lands in occupation of Mr. George Watt, situated between Hautapu and Cambridge, being part of Section 188, Cemetery Reserve, 10 acres, more or less.

JOHN D. RITCHIE,

Chief Inspector of Stock.

Government Observatory.

METEOROLOGICAL Observations, Wellington, for the month of December, 1895. Altitude above the sea, 140ft. Observations taken at 9.30 a.m.

• Means. + Same month previous years.

Note.-Fine early part of month, showery from 4th to 11th, and slight rain occasionally from 15th to 23rd with intervals of fine weather; latter part fine. Small total rainfall, the maximum recorded on 5th-0.40in. Prevailing N.W. wind,

and strong from that quarter on nine days. Maximum temperature in shade, 76°; minimum, 53°. Mean temperature of dew-point, 55°.1. Mean humidity, 75.

R. B. GORE, Observer.

Crown Lands Notices.

Lands in Taranaki District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,

Wellington, 13th January, 1896.

T is hereby notified that the under-mentioned lands have been forfeited by resolutions of the Taranaki Land Board dated the 7th and 21st October, 4th and 18th November, and 2nd and 16th December, 1895.

SCHEDULE.

Section 4, Block XVI., Ngatimaru: Held by S. and W. H. Davey; lease in perpetuity.

Section 6, Block XV., Ngatimaru: Held by S. Wind and A. Brodie; lease in perpetuity.

Section 21, Block II., Ngatimaru: Held by George Moar; lease in perpetuity.

Section 14, Block I., Ngatimaru: Held by Worthington Bros.; occupation with right of purchase.

Section 1, Block VII., Ngatimaru: Held by G. W. Bradshaw; lease in perpetuity.

Section 7, Block X., Ngatimaru: Held by W. B. Giesen; perpetual lease.

Section 2, Block XIV., Ngatimaru: Held by R. Shuttleworth; lease in perpetuity.

Small Run No. 1, Opaku: Held by C. Casey; small grazing-run lease.

Section 19, Block IX., Ngatimaru: Held by A. M. Howitt; lease in perpetuity.

Section 4, Block XV., Upper Waitara: Held by W. Seed; lease in perpetuity.

Section 19, Block III., Omona: Held by M. A. Healy (née Hoe); lease in perpetuity.

JOHN McKENZIE,

Minister of Lands.

Lands in Marlborough for Sale and Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,

Blenheim, 2nd December, 1895.

T is hereby notified that the under-mentioned lands will be offered for sale by auction, at the Lands and Survey Office, Blenheim, on Wednesday, the 5th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock a.m.

FOR SALE FOR CASH.

Gore Survey District, on the Titirangi Run: Section 3, Block IX., 203 acres; upset price, £81 4s., weighted with £10 3s. cost of survey.

Section 1, Block XIII., 1,457 acres; upset price, £582 16s., weighted with £72 17s. cost of survey, and £300 valuation for improvements.

Linkwater Survey District, on the Hampshire Hills Run: Section 6, Block V., 996 acres; upset price, £498, weighted with £66 10s. cost of survey, and £1,000 valuation for improvements.

Upcot Survey District, on Langridge Run: Section 1, Block IX., 223 acres 3 roods; upset price, £112, weighted with £25 cost of survey, and £16 valuation for improvements.

One-fifth of the purchase-money must be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance, together with the Crown-grant fee, within 30 days, or the deposit at auction will be forfeited.

PASTORAL LICENSE UNDER PART VI., "LAND ACT, 1892."

Onamalutu District, Run No. 101: 511 acres; term, ten years; upset annual rent, £2 2s. 7d.

One half-year's rent, and £1 1s. (license-fee), must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

RESERVES FOR LEASING UNDER "THE PUBLIC RESERVES ACT, 1881."

Mount Olympus District, Wairau Valley: Parts Sections 18 and 20; term, five years; upset annual rent, £15. Part Section 3, Block I.: term, five years; upset annual rent, £5.

Linkwater Survey District: Section 55, Block XII., 40 acres; term, ten years; upset annual rent, £4. The present fences not to be disturbed.

One half-year's rent, and £1 1s. (lease-fee), must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,

Commissioner of Crown Lands.