May 27.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1101

Amending the Conditions for the Disposal of Land owned by Natives, under Part III. of Division II. of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

JAMES PRENDERGAST,
Administrator of the Government.

ORDER IN COUNCIL.

At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-second day of May, 1897.

Present:

His Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council.

WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the conditions for the disposal of the land known as Eketahuna No. 2 of Block X., Mangaone Survey District, contained in a certain Order in Council, made on the third day of May instant, under the provisions of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” consenting to the disposal of the said land:

Now, therefore, His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of the Colony of New Zealand, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said colony, and in pursuance and exercise of all powers and authorities enabling him in this behalf, doth hereby consent to the disposal of the land known as Eketahuna No. 2, Block X., Mangaone Survey District, subject to the conditions following, in lieu of those set forth in the said Order in Council of the third day of May instant:—

1. The fee-simple of and in the said land shall be disposed of by auction for cash.

2. The said land shall be disposed of subject to the memorandum of lease short particulars whereof are contained in the Second Schedule to the said Order in Council of the third day of May instant.

3. Any sale made shall be on the express condition that, in the event of the tenant under the said memorandum of lease not becoming the purchaser, any other purchaser shall, before being let into possession, in addition to the purchase-money, pay to the Receiver of Land Revenue the sum of one thousand one hundred and sixty-three pounds two shillings and sixpence, being the valuation for the substantial improvements of a permanent character made on the said land by the said tenant. On receipt of the said sum of one thousand one hundred and sixty-three pounds two shillings and sixpence, the Receiver of Land Revenue shall, on application made to him for that purpose, pay over the same to the said tenant, or other person or persons then legally entitled thereto.

ALEX. WILLIS,
Clerk of the Executive Council.

Extension of Time for Preparation of County Rolls, Selwyn.

JAMES PRENDERGAST,
Administrator of the Government.

ORDER IN COUNCIL.

At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-second day of May, 1897.

Present:

His Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council.

WHEREAS it has been made to appear that, owing to unavoidable circumstances, the preparation of the rolls for the County of Selwyn, and the taking of certain steps consequent on such preparation, cannot be made and taken within the times limited by “The Counties Act, 1886,” and it is expedient to extend the said times respectively:

Now, therefore, His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of the Colony of New Zealand, in exercise and pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by the said Act, and acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said colony, doth hereby order and declare that the several dates mentioned in the Schedule hereto shall be the respective dates for taking the several steps set out in the said Schedule.

SCHEDULE.

1. For preparing the rolls for ridings within the County of Selwyn: Until the 22nd June, 1897.

2. Time for which such rolls shall be open for inspection: From the 28th June, 1897, to the 15th July, 1897.

3. Time for appeals against the said rolls: Until the 31st July, 1897.

4. Revision Courts may sit for hearing applications with reference to the said rolls, and adjourn: Until the 31st August, 1897.

5. Time when the said rolls, having been duly corrected and signed, shall come into force: On the 1st September, 1897.

ALEX. WILLIS,
Clerk of the Executive Council.

Excepting Land from Operation of Section 117 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

JAMES PRENDERGAST,
Administrator of the Government.

ORDER IN COUNCIL.

At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-second day of May, 1897.

Present:

His Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council.

WHEREAS by section four of “The Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895,” it is enacted that the Governor may by Order in Council except from the operation of section one hundred and seventeen of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894” (hereinafter called “the said Act”), for a limited period or otherwise, and either generally or for such purposes and subject to such restrictions as shall be in such Order specified, any land, wheresoever situate, which is for the time being subject to the operation of the said section, or any interest therein or right over the same; or may in like manner make such exception in favour exclusively of any lessee or other person who has been bonâ fide in occupation of and has made improvements on such land, or has paid money to Native owners for lease or purchase thereof prior to the passing of the said Act: Provided that no Order in Council under the provisions of this section shall take effect until after the expiration of two months from the date of the publication thereof in the Gazette: Provided also that every alienation under the provisions of this section shall be confirmed by the Court in terms of section fifty-three of the said Act:

Now, therefore, His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of the Colony of New Zealand, in pursuance and exercise of the power and authority conferred by section four of “The Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895,” and by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said colony, doth hereby except from the operation of section one hundred and seventeen of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894,” all the estate, right, title, and interest of Puhara te Tau, of Masterton, an aboriginal native of New Zealand, in the block or parcel of land known as the Pohue Block, situate in the District of Wairarapa, containing three thousand four hundred and sixty-five acres, more or less, and being the land comprised in Land Transfer certificate of title, Volume Sixty-eight, folio one hundred and fifteen, dated the eighth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-three.

ALEX. WILLIS,
Clerk of the Executive Council.

Excepting Land from Operation of Section 117 of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894.”

JAMES PRENDERGAST,
Administrator of the Government.

ORDER IN COUNCIL.

At the Government House, at Wellington, this twenty-second day of May, 1897.

Present:

His Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council.

WHEREAS by section four of “The Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895,” it is enacted that the Governor may, by Order in Council, except from the operation of section one hundred and seventeen of “The Native Land Court Act, 1894” (hereinafter called “the said Act”), for a limited period or otherwise, and either generally or for such purposes and subject to such restrictions as shall be in such Order specified, any land, wheresoever situate which is for the time being subject to the operation of the said section, or any interest therein or right over the same, or may in like manner make such exception in favour exclusively of any lessee or other person who has been bonâ fide in occupation of and has made improvements on such land, or has paid money to Native owners for lease or purchase thereof prior to the passing of the said Act: Provided that no order in Council under the provisions of this section shall take effect until after the expiration of two months from the date of the publication thereof in the Gazette: Provided, also, that every alienation under the provisions of this section shall be confirmed by the Court in terms of section fifty-three of the said Act:

Now, therefore, His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of the Colony of New Zealand, in pursuance and exercise of the powers and authorities conferred by section four of “The Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895,” and by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said colony, doth hereby except