Aug. 15.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1651

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.

Reserves in Marlborough for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 5th August, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned reserves will be offered for lease by public tender at this office, up to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 1st October, 1901, for the term and at the upset annual rentals stated.

SCHEDULE.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.—CLIFFORD BAY SURVEY DISTRICT.

CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The land shall be used for grazing purposes only, and shall not be broken up or cropped without the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

2. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of gorse, broom, and sweetbriar on the land comprised in the lease, and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove, or cause to be removed, all gorse, broom, sweetbriar, or other noxious weeds or plants, as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

3. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free of all deductions whatsoever.

C. W. ADAMS,
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.

Pastoral Lands in Westland for Lease by Public Auction.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned pastoral run will be offered for lease by public auction at this office on Wednesday, the 21st August, 1901, at 2.30 p.m.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Term, 10 years.

Subject to the provisions of Part VI. of “The Land Act, 1892.” 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 on the fall of the hammer.

W. G. MURRAY,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.