Oct. 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1945

Small Grazing-run, Auckland, open for Application.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 16th October, 1899.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned small grazing-run will be open for lease on application on and after Wednesday, 13th December, 1899, at the annual rental noted. In the event of more than one application being received on the same day, priority of selection will be decided by ballot on the following day, at 11 a.m.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—BAY OF ISLANDS COUNTY.
Second-class Pastoral Country.

Open, inferior land; covered in parts with rough grass; situated on sea-coast, and running across to Mangonui Inlet, Bay of Islands.

The run is fairly watered, and easy of access by water from Russell, or by land from Kerikeri.

GERHARD MUELLER,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Beaumont Estate, Southland, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 16th October, 1899.

THE under-mentioned Crown land will be opened for application upon lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Thursday, 7th December, 1899, under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1892,” and “The Land for Settlements Act, 1894,” and its amendments.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.—WALLACE COUNTY.—WAIRAKI SURVEY DISTRICT.—BEAUMONT ESTATE.
First-class Land.

Situated about eight miles from Nightcaps. Altitude from 550 ft. to 600 ft. All ploughable. About 130 acres river-flat in English grass. Soil good, but shingly in places. Thirty-five chains river-frontage. About 15 acres swamp, balance low ridges of a strong clay soil, covered with tussock. Good fence on west boundary, of 48 chains, value of half-share £12; on south boundary, 83½ chains, value of half-share £18 14s.; 79 chains on main road, value £27 13s.; and 33 chains of division-fencing, value £6 12s.: total value of improvements, £64 19s. No cash-payment will be required for these improvements.

D. BARRON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Small Grazing-runs, Wellington, open for Lease upon Application.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 16th October, 1899.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned small grazing-runs will be open for lease upon application, at the District Lands and Survey Office, on and after Wednesday, the 29th November, 1899, at the half-yearly rentals stated.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—WANGANUI COUNTY.—MAUNGA-KARETU SURVEY DISTRICT.—NGAURUKEHU B NO. 1 BLOCK.
First-class Pastoral Country.

Section 11, Block XII., is situated on the Harakeketangi Stream, a branch of the Mangoiwa, which flows into the Hautapu River. The access is from Taihape, which is about twelve miles distant, via Ross’s Track to Paengaroa, six miles and three-quarters, about five of which is dray-road; another mile is formed horse-track, and the remaining distance is by surveyed road through open country, but unformed. Pack-horses, however, can be taken out to the section at the north-eastern corner. The section comprises, generally speaking, hilly forest land, with about 15 acres of open fern and flax country on the western boundary, and patches of flat land scattered throughout. The soil is of good quality, 3 in. to 12 in. in depth, resting on papa formation. The forest is of medium size on the spurs, and heavier on the flatter portions, comprising chiefly matai, maire, rimu, rata, kahikatea, tarata, houhere, &c., with a fairly dense undergrowth of mahoe, rangiora, makomako, &c. The section is well watered by small streams. The elevation ranges from about 1,500 ft. to 2,300 ft. above sea-level.

Section 12, Block XII., is situated on the Heretekitangi Stream, on a branch of the Mangoiwa Stream, which flows into the Hautapu River. The access is from Taihape, which is about twelve miles distant, via Ross’s Track to Paengaroa, six miles and three-quarters, about five miles of which is dray-road; another mile is formed horse-track, and the remaining distance is by surveyed road through open country, but unformed. However, pack-horses can be taken into the section at the northern corner. The section comprises, generally speaking, hilly forest land, with about 30 acres of open flax and fern country on the western boundary, with patches of flat land scattered throughout. The soil is of good quality, 3 in. to 12 in. in depth, resting on papa formation. The forest is of medium size on the spurs, and heavier on the flatter portions, comprising chiefly matai, maire, rimu, rata, tarata, kahikatea, houhere, &c., with a fairly dense undergrowth of mahoe, rangiora, makomako, &c. The section is fairly well watered by small streams. The elevation ranges from about 1,800 ft. to 2,350 ft. above sea-level.

Section 30A, Block XVI., is situated on the Mangapapa Stream, adjoining Sommerville Block. The access is from Taihape, which is about thirteen miles distant, via Ross’s Track to Paengaroa, which is mostly dray-road; the remaining six miles and a half is open for horse traffic via Murray’s Track and Rongoiti Road to within a quarter of a mile of the south-western portion of the section. The section comprises, generally speaking, hilly forest land, with a small area of flat on the Mangapapa Stream and on the ridge at the north-eastern portion of the section. The soil is of good quality, ranging from 3 in. to 12 in. in depth, resting on papa formation. The forest is of medium size on the ridges and heavy on the flatter land, comprising chiefly matai, maire, rimu, kahikatea, tarata, rata, houhere, &c., with a fairly dense undergrowth of mahoe, rangiora, makomako, &c. The section is well watered by the Mangapapa Stream. The elevation ranges from about 1,700 ft. to 2,450 ft. above sea-level.

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

Public Reserve in the Nelson Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 26th September, 1899.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned reserve will be offered for sale by auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Nelson, on Wednesday, the 15th November, 1899, at 12 o’clock noon:—

The lease of the Owen Junction Accommodation-house Reserve, Section 3, Square 146, Matiri Survey District; area, 43 acres 2 roods; situated sixty-six miles from Nelson on the main road from Nelson to the West Coast, at the junction of the Buller and Owen Rivers.

The section is partially fenced, has been cleared of timber and scrub, and portions are well grassed. Situated on the land is a seven-roomed house, with outbuildings, good four-stall stable, and loose-box.

Term of lease: Fourteen years, to date from the 1st July, 1899. Upset rental, £5 per annum; weighted with £410, value of improvements. Lessee will be required to provide proper accommodation for travellers and travelling stock, as provided in conditions of lease, which can be obtained on application. Possession given fourteen days after date of sale.

A deposit of a half-year’s rent, £1 1s. lease-fee, and the amount of valuation of improvements, must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

Full particulars, plans, &c., may be obtained at the District Land Offices, Nelson, Reefton, and Westport.

THOMAS HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.