Oct. 24.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2047

(2.) After the making and publishing of the aforesaid valuations, which shall be effected by serving a copy thereof on the lessee and another copy on the Commissioner, but not later than one month before the date of such expiration as aforesaid, the lessee shall, by notice in writing served on the Commissioner, elect whether he will accept a new lease of the demised land (including the aforesaid improvements) for a fresh term of twenty-one years, computed from the date of such expiration as aforesaid, at the annual ground-rent ascertained by valuation as aforesaid, and subject in all other respects to the same covenants and conditions as those of this present lease.

(3.) If for any reason the lessee does not duly elect in manner aforesaid to accept such new lease, or if, having duly elected, he for any reason does not execute such new lease when requested by the Commissioner so to do, his right to a new lease shall be and be deemed to be abandoned, and the land shall be disposed of by lease at such time, in such manner, and subject to such conditions, not inconsistent with the said Act and the regulations for the time being in force thereunder, as the Commissioner thinks fit: Provided that it shall be one of the conditions of the new lease that the new lessee pays to the Commissioner the amount at which the improvements (if then existing) have been valued as aforesaid, or such less amount as the Commissioner thinks just, having regard to the extent to which such improvements have deteriorated since the date of the original valuation; and all moneys actually received by the Commissioner in respect of such valuation shall be paid over to the lessee under this present lease as soon as the Commissioner is satisfied that the new lessee has been admitted into full and quiet possession of the premises: Provided further that in no case shall the lessee under this present lease have any claim against the Crown or the Commissioner in respect of any such improvements, or of the value thereof, save to the extent of the moneys which are actually received as aforesaid from the new lessee, and available for payment, and which the lessee under this present lease becomes actually entitled to.

In witness whereof these presents have been executed by or on behalf of the parties hereto, the day and year first above written.

Signed on behalf of His Majesty the King, by A. B., the Commissioner, pursuant to the power in this behalf conferred upon him by “The Native Townships Act, 1895,” in the presence of—

Signed by the said , in the presence of—

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

Land in Paparangi Settlement, Wellington, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 9th September, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned land will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity, under the provisions of “The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900,” at this office, on Tuesday, 29th October, 1901.

If more than one application be received for the section on the same day, priority of selection will be decided by ballot.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT. — HUTT COUNTY. — BELMONT SURVEY DISTRICT. — PAPARANGI SETTLEMENT.

First-class Land.

This section is situated on the Porirua Road, facing north-west, but well sheltered. The access is from Johnsonville, which is about half a mile distant, by a good metalled road. The section comprises low, open, grass spurs and easy gullies, with good homestead- and garden sites; it is well adapted in parts for cultivation, and also for grazing. The soil is of good quality, resting on clay-and-sandstone formation. The section is watered. The elevation is about 350 ft. above sea-level. The improvements comprise fencing along frontage, valued at £4 17s. 6d., which amount is included in capital value.

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

Reserves in Raetihi Township, Wellington, for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 19th September, 1901.

WRITTEN tenders will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th November, 1901, for the lease of the under-mentioned sections. If any sections are not applied for on the above date, they will remain open for selection at the upset rentals and for the term stated.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT. — RAETIHI TOWNSHIP.

Term, fourteen years.

CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

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.

5. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance.

6. The lessee shall have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the land comprised in the lease, except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

7. 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, sweetbriar, broom, or other noxious weeds or plants, as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

8. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee should fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within sixty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

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

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