Jan. 18.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 117

FOREST EXAMINATION.—SYLLABUS.

Mathematics I.—Arithmetic; algebra, up to and including the binomial theorem; the theory and use of logarithms; Euclid, Books I. to IV. and VI.; plane trigonometry, up to and including solution of triangles; mensuration.

Mathematics II.—Further questions on the syllabus of Mathematics I.; elementary solid geometry, including Euclid, Book XI., propositions 1 to 21; Euclid, Book XII., propositions 1 and 2; geometrical conic sections, the elementary properties common to the ellipse, parabola and hyperbola; dynamics and statics, uniform and uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion, uniform circular motion, motion of projectiles (not requiring a knowledge of the parabola), equilibrium of forces in one plane and of parallel forces, the centre of mass, and the construction and use of the simpler machines.

Latin.—Passages selected from the authors usually read in schools will be set for translation into English. Passages from English authors will be given for translation into Latin prose and verse, but candidates will be allowed, in the place of verse composition, to answer questions of a simple character, which will test whether they possess a fundamental knowledge of the grammar of the language, and such an elementary acquaintance with Roman history as is required for the intelligent study of the books they have read.

Greek.—Passages will be set for translation into English from the authors usually read in schools, and in other respects the examination will proceed on the same lines as in Latin.

French.—Translations of unseen passages from French into English, and from English into French. The passages for translation will be taken mainly from standard authors, and a few simple questions may be asked on the passages set, as to the structure and character of the language, and allusions of obvious and general interest. The vivâ voce examination will include dictation. Three hundred marks will be allotted to colloquial knowledge of the language.

German.—The passages for translation will be taken mainly from standard authors, and in other respects the examination will proceed on the same lines as in French.

English Composition.—Candidates will be tested by précis-writing as well as by an essay. The standard of positive merit will be looked for in logical arrangement of thought, and in accuracy and propriety of expression, but large deductions of marks will be made for faults of writing and spelling.

Candidates are also warned that, for similar faults in the use of the English language, similar deductions will be made from the marks obtained in other subjects.

Geometrical Drawing.—Practical plane geometry; the construction of scales; and the elements of solid geometry, and of simple orthographic projection. Great importance will be attached to neatness and exactness of drawing.

Geography.—Simple questions in descriptive and general geography.

English History.—The general paper in this subject will be confined to events subsequent to the Norman Conquest. It will test whether the candidates are accurately acquainted with the facts of English history, and also possess an intelligent knowledge of the meaning of the facts. The paper on the special period will be confined to distinctly modern history. It will require from the candidates more minute knowledge than the general paper. The special period will be, for 1900: From 1714 to 1784.

Natural Science Subjects.—The standard of examination in these subjects will be such as may be reasonably expected from the education given at schools possessing appliances for practical instruction, such as a laboratory, &c. A considerable portion of the marks will be given for proficiency shown in the practical part of the examination. A knowledge of the metric system will be expected.

Chemistry.—The laws of chemical combination and decomposition, and the preparation, classification, and properties of the principal metallic and non-metallic elements, and of such of their compounds as are treated of in inorganic chemistry. In the practical part of the examination only the more ordinary apparatus and the less dangerous reagents will be supplied, and no candidate will be allowed to bring his own apparatus or reagents.

Heat.—The elementary portion of the subject.

Physics.—The elementary properties of electricity, magnetism, light, and sound.

Physiography—i.e., physical geography.

Geology.—Chiefly economic, including the recognition of the more familiar minerals and rocks, and their properties and uses.

Botany.—The elementary parts of vegetable morphology, histology, and physiology, and the principles of a natural system of classification as illustrated by the more important British natural orders. Candidates will be required to describe plants in technical language.

Questions will not be set on vegetable palæontology or on the geographical distribution of plants.

Disposal of Freehold and Leasehold Lands, British New Guinea.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 9th January, 1900.

THE under-mentioned notice is published at the request of the Government of Queensland.

A copy of “The Land Ordinance of 1899” (British New Guinea), and a map of British New Guinea showing the position of the lands mentioned in the notice, may be seen at the Head Office of the Department of Lands and Survey, Government Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand.

A. BARRON,
Under-Secretary of Lands.

NOTICE.—BRITISH NEW GUINEA LANDS.

THE Government of British New Guinea are prepared to receive applications for lands under “The Land Ordinance of 1899” for freehold or leasehold lands situated in the following districts:—

Central District—South Coast.

| 1 | Cloudy Bay .. | 4,500 | Agricultural and pasturage. |
| 2 | " .. | 3,800 | Ditto. |
| 3 | Cape Rodney .. | 2,700 | Pasturage. |
| 4 | Velerupu River .. | 3,200 | Agricultural and pasturage. |
| 5 | " .. | 2,400 | Ditto. |
| 6 | Waipara River (Hood’s Lagoon) | 1,280 | " |
| 7 | Kemp Welch River | 2,600 | Pasturage, and suitable for cocoanuts. |

Central District (near Port Moresby).

| 8 | South of Laloki River | 28,500 | Agricultural and pasturage. |
| 9 | Brown and Laloki Rivers | 326,000 | Ditto. |
| 10 | Vanapa River .. | 3,600 | Agricultural. |
| 11 | Galley Reach .. | 6,000 | Agricultural and pasturage. |
| 12 | Cape Suckling (Nara) | 5,000 | Agricultural. |

Western District.

| 13 | Oriomo River .. | 21,200 | Agricultural and pasturage. |

(Except an area of 5,000 acres already applied for.)

Freehold grants limited to 50,000 acres to any one grantee until after 30th April, 1900.

Price.

Subject to arrangement with the Government, but not to be less than—

Two shillings and sixpence (2s. 6d.) per acre for agricultural land, freehold;

Sixpence (6d.) per acre for pasturage land, freehold;

Sixpence (6d.) per acre for agricultural land, leasehold;

One penny (1d.) per acre for pasturage land, leasehold.

Improvement Conditions.

Subject to arrangement with the Government, but not to be less than—

Two shillings and sixpence (2s. 6d.) per acre, agricultural land, to be effected within five years;

Two shillings (2s.) per acre, pasturage land, to be effected within five years.

Exclusive of residential buildings.

Applications to be addressed to the “Government Secretary, Port Moresby, British New Guinea.”

The lands above specified will be open for sale after the expiration of six months from the date of the third publication of this notice in the London Gazette.

The Government is not bound by any priority of application.

The Government will deal only with applicants, or their duly constituted representatives, in the Possession.

Areas not exceeding 5,000 acres, which are not included in any advertised lands, can, if available, be obtained at any time by settlers in the Possession.

The Government will advertise from time to time as blocks of land of over 1,000 acres become available.

Further particulars can be obtained by application to the Agent-General for Queensland, 1, Victoria Street, London, S.W.; or from the Chief Secretary, Brisbane; or the Government Secretary, Port Moresby, British New Guinea.