SEPT. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1449

Land in Otarakaro Settlement, Canterbury, for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 18th July, 1898.

THE under-mentioned Crown land will be open for application upon lease in perpetuity at this office on Wednesday, the 14th September, 1898, under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1892,” and “The Land for Settlements Act, 1894,” and its amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—CHRISTCHURCH SURVEY DISTRICT.—OTARAKARO SETTLEMENT.

First-class Land.

The Riccarton Road Board has a claim of £2 5s. 7d. for rates on this section.

This section is situated on the Fendalton Road, about three miles and a half from Christchurch Post-office, and comprises open flat grass land. The soil is deep, and of very good quality, resting on a loamy subsoil. The access is by an excellent metalled road, and has a back frontage on the Waimairi Stream. The section is admirably adapted for occupation by market-gardeners, artisans, labourers, and others seeking an opportunity of settling on small areas in the vicinity of Christchurch.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Orakipaoa and Roimata Settlements, Canterbury, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 15th August, 1898.

THE under-mentioned land will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity at this office on Tuesday, the 27th September, 1898. If more than one application be received for the same section on the same day, then the order of selection shall be decided by ballot on the following day.

SCHEDULE.

ORAKIPAOA SETTLEMENT, GERALDINE COUNTY, BLOCK III., AROWHENUA SURVEY DISTRICT.

First-class Land.

SECTION 8: Area, 11 acres; lease in perpetuity, rent per acre £1 3s. 0·7d., half-yearly rent £6 6s. 10d.

The Orakipaoa Settlement, which is 50 ft. above sea-level, is situated on the north bank of the Temuka River, about two miles and a half distant in a south-easterly direction from the Temuka Railway-station, and comprises open level agricultural land of first-class quality. Section 8 has frontage on the Orakipaoa Stream. There is a good open stable or shed for machinery on the section, the value of which is included in the capital value of the land. The section is weighted with a sum of £3 18s. 9d. for new fencing, which sum must be paid on the day of ballot, or immediately the application is approved.

ROIMATA SETTLEMENT, SELWIN COUNTY, CHRISTCHURCH SURVEY DISTRICT.

First-class Land.

Section 13: Area, 3 acres 1 rood 27 perches; lease in perpetuity, rent per acre £3 10s. 9d., half-yearly rent £6 1s.

The Roimata Settlement is situated at Woolston, about two miles from Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Section 13 is situated partly above and partly below the terrace of the Heathcote River, and has frontage both to the River Road and Parkes Street, which traverses the settlement. The section contains good agricultural land, well adapted for market-gardening or other purposes, part of it being at present laid down in new grass. An old three-roomed house and outbuildings are included in the capital value of the land, on which the annual rental is based. The section is further weighted with a sum of £8 for new fencing, &c., which sum must be paid on the day of ballot or immediately the application is approved.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Small Grazing-run, Orieri Survey District, Marlborough, for Lease on Application.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 15th August, 1898.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned small grazing-run will be open for lease upon application on and after Wednesday, the 28th September, 1898, at the half-yearly rental stated.

SCHEDULE.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.

Very broken country, well watered; mixed bush on lower slopes, with birch on ridges; about sixteen miles from Havelock by water.

C. W. ADAMS,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Run, Marlborough, for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 15th August, 1898.

IT is hereby notified that the under-mentioned land will be offered at auction, at the Lands and Survey Office, Blenheim, on Wednesday, the 28th day of September, 1898, at 11 a.m.

SCHEDULE.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.

Pastoral License.

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

ONAMALUTU Survey District, Run No. 138: Area, 132 acres; term, twenty-one years; upset annual rent, £2. Weighted with £39 12s., value of improvements. Fair soil. About 60 acres broken, remainder undulating pastoral; well watered; accessible by road, eighteen miles from Blenheim. One half-year’s rent and £1 1s. license-fee must be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the necessary declaration lodged.

C. W. ADAMS,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

SCHOOL FOR DEAF-MUTES, SUMNER, NEAR CHRISTCHURCH.

Under the control and supervision of the Education Department.

Director: Mr. G. VAN ASCH.

FOR Deaf Children of sound intellect. The pupils are taught to use and understand ordinary speech. The best age for entrance is between six and seven.

The full charge for board and education is £40 a year, but less is accepted from parents who cannot afford to pay this amount. In case of necessity admission is free.

Parents having dumb children between the ages of four and seven, and other persons desiring information with regard to the school, are invited to apply to

THE SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION,
Wellington.