1594
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 72

Land in Pawaho Hamlet, Canterbury, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 3rd July, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned Crown land will be opened for selection on lease in perpetuity as a workmen’s homes allotment, at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Tuesday, 20th August, 1901, under the provisions of “The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900,” and the regulations made thereunder, and the general conditions set forth in the pamphlet for the disposal of the Pawaho Hamlet in 1898. If more than one application be received for the allotment on the same day, then the order of selection shall be decided by ballot at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—SELWYN COUNTY.—CHRISTCHURCH SURVEY DISTRICT.—PAWAHO HAMLET.

First-class Land.

This section lies near the western end of the Pawaho Hamlet, about three-quarters of a mile from the Heathcote Railway-station, on the hillside between the Lyttelton Borough Reservoir and Hills Road, and comprises rather steep land, the altitude ranging from 11 ft. to 150 ft. above sea-level, with from 3 in. to 9 in. of fairly good soil on clay. The section is weighted with a valuation of £2 10s. for boundary-fencing, which sum must be paid on selection, in addition to the usual deposit and fees.

SIDNEY WEETMAN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Wellington for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 24th June, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned land in the Wellington Land District will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, on Wednesday, the 14th August, 1901, at 12 o’clock noon. If not sold on that date it will remain open for sale thereafter at upset price.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

These sections are situated on the western side of Whiteman’s Valley Road. The access is from Silverstream, which is about four miles distant via the Whiteman’s Valley Road, which is formed and metalled. The sections comprise rough, barren, hilly country, with about 15 acres of flat land. The soil is of poor quality, resting on a sandstone-and-clay formation. There are about 5 acres of bush, comprising mostly birch; dead timber through which the fire has run is standing or lying on the remainder of the sections, fern having sprung up wherever the fire has been. The sections are well watered by permanent springs. The elevation ranges from about 1,000 ft. to 1,500 ft. above sea-level.

TERMS OF SALE.

One-fifth of the purchase-money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance, with Crown-grant fee, within thirty days thereafter; otherwise the part of the purchase-money paid by way of deposit shall be forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the land be null and void. Full particulars may be ascertained and plan obtained at this office.

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

Small Grazing-run, Hawke’s Bay Land District, open for Selection.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 2nd July, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned small grazing-run will be open for lease on application at this office on Wednesday, the 21st August, 1901. If more than one application is received for the run on the same day, priority of selection will be decided by ballot on the following day, at 11 a.m.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.

Second-class Land.

Situated in Rotokakarangu Block, immediately north of the Mohaka River, and distant about forty miles from Wairoa and twenty-eight miles from Mohaka. About 2,100 acres are open fern land, the balance being bush. The soil is light pumice; well watered. Valuation for improvements, payable with application, or immediately the result of the ballot is declared, £29. The improvements are as follows: Whare, £10; grass sown, £17 10s.; bush underscrubbed, £1 10s.

ERIC C. GOLD SMITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Run, Southland, for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 24th June, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned Crown land will be offered for lease at this office on Wednesday, 21st August, 1901, at 11 a.m.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.

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

PASTORAL RUN No. 532, Centre Hill District (formerly Small Grazing-run 38): Area, 2,744 acres; upset annual rental, £22 17s. 4d.; term, seven years. Burdened with £133 19s. 6d., valuation for improvements consisting of hut, sheep-yards, and fencing.

Possession will be given on the day of sale.

The purchaser must deposit the statutory declaration as required by section 195 of “The Land Act, 1892,” and pay the amount of the half-year’s rent and license-fee, together with the valuation for improvements, on the fall of the hammer.

JOHN HAY,
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.