962
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 42

Locality and Description of Sections.

Section 5 is situated in the Pakihikura Village Settlement, in the Otamakapua Block. The access is from Hunter ville, which is about twelve miles distant, via the Vinegar Hill Road and Bridge, through the Livingstone Township and Pakihikura Road. There is a formed dray-road to the sections; accessible also from Feilding via Waituna Valley and other roads. The section comprises flat or slightly undulating country: the whole would be ploughable when the bush is felled and stumped. The soil is of good quality, 6 in. to 12 in. in depth, resting on papa-and-shingle formation. The forest is heavy throughout, comprising chiefly rimu, matai, hinau, tawa, rata, &c., with a light undergrowth of the usual kind. The section is watered by a small stream. The elevation is about 1,000 ft. above sea-level.

Section 9 is situated in the Pakihikura Village Settlement, in the Otamakapua Block. The access is from Hunter ville, which is about twelve miles distant, via the Vinegar Hill Road and Bridge, through the Livingstone Township and Pakihikura Valley Road, which is formed for dray traffic to and past the land. The section comprises mostly flat or undulating land. The soil is of good quality, 6 in. to 12 in. in depth, resting on papa-and-shingle formation. The forest is heavy throughout, comprising chiefly rimu, matai, hinau, tawa, rata, &c., with a light undergrowth of the usual kind. The elevation is about 1,000 ft. above sea-level.

Section 14 is situated in the Karewarewa Village Settlement. The access is from Rangiwahia, which is about three miles and a half distant, via the Kimbolton, Pukerinui, and Apiti Roads, which are formed for dray traffic almost to the land. The section comprises flat land, somewhat stony. The soil is of good quality, resting on shingle formation. The forest is heavy throughout, comprising chiefly rimu and matai, with a few totara trees, and a thick undergrowth of the usual kind. The section is well watered by the Mangawhariki Stream. The elevation is about 1,200 ft. above sea-level. Weighted for improvements, comprising 4 acres felled and grassed, at £1 15s.—£7.

TERMS OF LEASE.

1. The lands enumerated hereon are first-class lands, and are village-homestead allotments, open for selection on lease in perpetuity under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1892” (hereinafter referred to as “the said Act”).

2. The day on which the land shall be open for selection shall be Wednesday, the 21st day of June, 1899.

3. The rentals stated hereon shall be the price at which the land shall be open for selection.

4. Applications for leases shall be made in manner as provided in Part I. of the said Act; and all such applications shall be made to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington; and leases will be issued in accordance with the provisions of Part I. aforesaid.

5. Each applicant shall state his or her residence, occupation, and condition in life (namely, whether married or single), and will be required to make the declaration prescribed in Schedule C of the said Act.

6. Each applicant shall pay the first half-year’s rent, together with the lease- and registration-fee, and the valuation of the improvements, immediately the application has been approved or declared successful at the ballot.

7. All rents must be paid half-yearly, in advance, on the 1st days of January and July in each year, as provided in section 157 of the said Act; and the first half-year’s rent is payable as before provided. The next payment will become due on 1st January, 1900.

8. No lessee shall hold more than one allotment, and such allotment shall be held for his or her sole use and benefit, and not for the use or benefit of any other person whomsoever. No married woman shall be eligible as a selector; but this provision shall not apply to any married woman who may become a transferee under a will or by virtue of an intestacy.

9. No lessee shall subdivide, sublet, or transfer the land held by him under these regulations, except under and subject to the provisions of Part I. of the said Act.

10. Improvements and residence on the land comprised in each lease shall be as provided in Part III. of the said Act. The provisions of section 144, and all other provisions of the said Act with respect to substantial improvements, shall apply accordingly to lessees under these regulations. The provisions of section 141, and all other provisions of the said Act in respect of compulsory residence, shall apply accordingly to lessees under these regulations.

11. All the provisions of the said Act, so far as applicable, shall extend and apply to the lands affected by these regulations, and to the applications and leases to be made and issued thereunder, and generally to the interests created, and the persons whose rights, liabilities, or interests are thereby affected; and the mention of any particular provision of the said Act shall not be deemed to exclude any other provision of the said Act applicable to the particular case.

J. W. A. MARCHANT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserves for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 2nd May, 1899.

WRITTEN tenders will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, 22nd June, 1899, for the leases of the undermentioned sections. If any sections are unapplied-for on the 22nd June, 1899, they will remain open for selection at the upset rentals, and for the terms stated below.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

KIMBOLTON TOWNSHIP (LATE BIRMINGHAM).

KIMBOLTON SUBURBS.

MANGATAINOKA VILLAGE.—MANGAHAO SURVEY DISTRICT.

TAIHAPE TOWNSHIP.

AWARUA BLOCK.—HAUTAPU SURVEY DISTRICT.

Section 57, Kimbolton Township, is situated at the junction of Lind Street with Henderson Street. It is nearly all flat, covered with bush consisting chiefly of makomako, konini, supplejacks, pongas, and ferns, with a few rimus and tawas; there is a small stream on the section, to which no road has been formed.

Section 16, Kimbolton Township, is situated at the junction of Waugh and Grammar Streets. The whole has been felled and grassed; there is no water on the section, and no formed road to it.

Section 22A, Kimbolton Suburbs, is situated on Edward Street, which is formed and metalled to the section. The whole area is flat, covered with makomako, konini, and scrub; there is no water.

Section 35, Kimbolton Suburbs, is situated on Haggerty Street, which has not been formed. Portion is flat, and portion easy sloping ground; all trees have been burnt and grass sown.

Section 20, Block XVII., Mangahao (Mangatainoka Village), is situated adjacent to the Pahiatua Village Settlement, on the Main Road. The access is from Mangatainoka Railway-station, which is about three-quarters of a mile distant. The section comprises level land, and is in grass and partly fenced; the soil is alluvial, resting on shingle formation.

Section 3, Block V., Taihape Township, fronts the main Hunter ville-Tokaanu Road, is partly fenced, and has a slab stable erected thereon. Weighted with £12 19s. 6d. for improvements: Value of fencing, £2 19s. 6d.; buildings, £10.

Section 30, Block III., Hautapu, Rangitikei County, is situated on the Mangapapa Stream, in the Awarua Block, on the left bank of the Hautapu River. The access is from Utiku, which is about two miles distant via the Main Trunk Road and Torere Road, which are formed for dray traffic to within about three-quarters of a mile of the section. The section comprises practically level land; the soil is of good quality, resting on papa formation; the forest is heavy throughout, comprising rimu, matai, kahikatea, totara, rata, tawa, &c., with a thick undergrowth of the usual kind; the section is watered by the Mangapapa Stream.

CONDITIONS.

1. Tenders must be accompanied by marked cheque or post-office order for six months’ rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. lease-fee.

2. There are no restrictions or limitations as to the number of sections which one person may lease, and no declaration is required. Residence and improvements are not compulsory. No compensation shall be claimed by the lessee, nor shall any be allowed by the Government, on account of any improvements effected by the lessee, nor for any other cause.

3. Possession will be given on the day of acceptance of tender.

4. The leases shall be for the term of years as specified above, but shall be subject to termination by twelve months’ notice in the event of the land being required by the Government.