Feb. 18.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 515

Land in Villages of Tongaporutu and Purangi, Taranaki, for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 4th January, 1897.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned village lands will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, the 24th February, 1897, at noon.

SCHEDULE.
VILLAGE OF TONGAPORUTU.

• Weighted with £180 valuation for improvements.

This village is situate on the northern side of the Tongaporutu River, at the mouth. The smaller sections are mostly flat, on a high terrace above the river, with good sunny position and sandy soil. The larger sections comprise light sandy soil, with sandhills on the seaward side. A small quantity of scrub may be found on the sections, principally akeake and rewarewa. There is some light bush on Sections 28, 29, and 30. The distance from Mokau to the village is seven miles and a half.

VILLAGE OF PURANGI.
Village Sections.

| 1 | 0 1 0 | 15 0 0 || 10 | 0 1 0 | 7 10 0 |
| 2 | 0 0 39| 7 10 0 || 11 | 0 1 0 | 7 10 0 |
| 3 | 0 1 0 | 7 10 0 || 14 | 0 2 30| 10 0 0 |
| 4 | 0 1 0 | 7 10 0 || 15 | 0 2 0 | 10 0 0 |
| 5 | 0 1 0 | 7 10 0 || 17 | 0 3 22| 10 0 0 |
| 6 | 0 1 0 | 10 0 0 || 18 | 0 3 31| 5 0 0 |
| 7 | 0 1 8 | 10 0 0 || 19 | 0 3 39| 6 0 0 |
| 8 | 0 2 14| 12 0 0 || 20 | 1 0 0 | 7 10 0 |
| 9 | 0 1 0 | 10 0 0 || 21 | 1 0 0 | 7 10 0 |

This village lies about twenty-two miles to the east of Inglewood, on the Junction Road, which connects about eight miles farther on with the main road from Stratford to Ongaruhe. The sections comprise rich alluvial soil, and entirely flat, open land.

Suburban Sections.

| 31 | 5 0 0 | 25 0 0 || 38 | 5 3 10 | 23 5 0 |
| 32 | 4 3 30 | 24 13 9 || 41 | 2 3 39 | 14 19 5 |
| 35 | 6 0 20 | 24 10 0 || 42 | 7 3 30 | 39 13 9 |
| 36 | 5 3 10 | 29 1 3 || 43 | 12 1 0 | 49 0 0 |
| 37 | 4 3 0 | 23 15 0 || 45 | 15 0 0 | 60 0 0 |

These sections comprise small river-flats of rich alluvial deposit from the papa country through which the Waitara River runs, with easy and sunny slopes. There is a little scrub and light bush on some of the sections.

Terms of Sale.—One-fifth of the purchase-money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, together with valuation for improvements; the balance, together with £1 Crown-grant fee, within thirty days thereafter, otherwise the part of the purchase-money paid by way of deposit shall be absolutely forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the land be null and void. Full particulars may be ascertained and plans obtained at this office.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in the Township of Waimate to be sold by Auction for Cash.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 4th January, 1897.

NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of “The Waimate Public Reserve Sale Act, 1889,” and “The Land Act, 1892,” that the under-mentioned town sections will be submitted to public auction, for sale for cash, at the District Land Office, Timaru, on Wednesday, the 7th April, 1897, at noon.

SCHEDULE.
TOWNSHIP OF WAIMATE.
Formerly Reserve No. 391.

Terms of Sale.
One-fifth of the purchase-money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance, with Crown-grant fee, within thirty days thereafter; otherwise the part of the purchase-money paid by way of deposit shall be forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the land be null and void. There are no restrictions or limitations imposed on purchasers of these sections.

Full particulars may be ascertained and plans obtained at this office.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands

Rural Land in the County of Ashburton for Sale by Public Auction for Cash.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 4th January, 1897.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned rural land will be offered for sale by public auction, at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Wednesday, the 14th April, 1897, at noon.

SCHEDULE.
WESTERFIELD SURVEY DISTRICT.—COUNTY OF ASHBURTON.

Locality and Description of Land.—The reserve is situated between the north and south branches of the Ashburton River, about seven miles from the Westerfield Railway-station, and comprises land of varying quality, part being low-lying, sandy, and shingly, chiefly adapted for grazing, and part good arable terrace land.

The land is subject to a grant of easement through it to the Ashburton County, as set forth in certificate of title, Vol. xv., folio 162.

Terms of Sale.—One-fifth of the purchase-money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance, with Crown-grant fee, within thirty days thereafter; otherwise the part of the purchase-money paid by way of deposit shall be forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the land be null and void. Possession will be given on the 1st May, 1897, and the transfer of the title shall be at the cost of the purchaser.

Full particulars may be ascertained and plans obtained at this office.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Runs, Otago, for Lease.

Crown Lands Office,
Dunedin, 19th January, 1897.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned pastoral lands will be submitted to public auction, at the Crown Lands Office, Dunedin, on Thursday, the 25th day of February, 1897.

PASTORAL LANDS.
(Under Part VI. of “The Land Act, 1892.”)

Run 335A, Vincent County: Area, 16,450 acres; term, 21 years; upset annual rental, £5.

Run 233, Vincent and Waitaki Counties: Area, 44,200 acres; term, 21 years; upset annual rental, £20.

Run 429A, Waitaki County: Area, 5,790 acres; term, 21 years; upset annual rental, £5.

These runs, which are bounded on the south by Morven Hills and Omarama Stations, and on the east by the Ahuriri River, form part of the Longslip Station, and lie about fifty miles distant from Kurow Station.

Run 362B, Waitaki County: Area, 29,700 acres; term, 21 years; upset annual rental, £20; valuation for improvements, £100. Situated ten miles from Naseby, near the head of Otamatakau River, and is watered by its branches. Altitude, 3,000ft. to 5,000ft.

Run 1, Tuapeka County: Area, 2,758 acres; term, 14 years; upset annual rental, £10; valuation for improvements, £10. This run is well watered, and lies at the head of the Tuapeka River.