Nov. 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2205

Rural Land in the Wellington Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, 15th October, 1901.

THE under-mentioned Crown lands will be open for sale or selection in terms of section 136 of “The Land Act, 1892,” either for cash, for occupation with right of purchase, or for lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Wednesday, the 18th December, 1901.

If more than one application is received for the same section on the same day, the order of selection shall be decided by ballot on the following day, at 11 a.m.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

First-class Land.

CHRISTCHURCH BLOCK.

A. R. P. £ s. d. £ s. d. s. d. £ s. d. s. d. £ s. d.

Masterton | Puketoi .. | 7 | III. | 200 0 0 | 1 7 6 | 275 0 0 | 1 4·5 | 6 17 6 | 1 1·2 | 5 10 0

This section is situated in the Christchurch Block, on the Kuware Road, about one mile from its junction with the Hutiwai Road. The access is from Alfredton, Rakaunui, or Waterfalls; the latter is about six miles distant by dray-road, with the exception of the last mile, which is cleared only. The section comprises hilly land covered with mixed bush; the soil is from fair to good, resting on papa formation; the forest is mixed, comprising rata, rimu, maire, birch, tawa, rewarewa, with a thick undergrowth of rangiora, supplejack, whitewood, matipo, and konini. The section is watered by a small creek. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft. to 1,400 ft. above sea-level.

WAIMARINO BLOCK.

Wanganui | Manganui .. | 6 | XV. | 200 0 0 | 1 5 0 | 250 0 0 | 1 3 | 6 5 0 | 1 0 | 5 0 0

Weighted with £102 for improvements.

This section is situated in the Waimarino Block, the access being from Raetihi, which is about six miles distant via the Raetihi–Ohura and Middle Roads. The section comprises flat and undulating land, with good milling timber. The soil is of good quality, resting on papa-and-grit formation. The forest is heavy throughout, comprising chiefly rimu, matai, miro, tawhero, tawa, &c., with a thick undergrowth of the usual kind. The section is well watered by Orautoha and smaller streams. The elevation ranges from about 2,200 ft. to 2,500 ft. above sea-level. The improvements comprise about 45 acres felled and grassed, at 40s.—£90; and 40 chains of wire fencing at 6s.—£12: total, £102.

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

Land in Fencourt Settlement, Auckland Land District, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 23rd September, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned land in Fencourt Settlement will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Monday, the 25th November, 1901, under the provisions of “The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900,” and “The Land for Settlements Act Amendment Act, 1901.”

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

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—WAIKATO COUNTY.—CAMBRIDGE SURVEY DISTRICT.—FENCOURT SETTLEMENT.

First-class Agricultural Land.

About 100 acres good alluvial swamp land in grass; the balance rolling downs and hills, a good deal of which is ploughable; situated about three miles from Hautapu Railway-station and cheese-factory. The section is fenced on the north, east, and southern boundaries with about four miles of wire fencing in good order. The main-drain reserve forms the west boundary. There are 50 acres of native bush in the north corner. The section is well watered. Improvements—fencing, valued at £77; grassing, £175.

GERHARD MUELLER,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Wellington Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 2nd October, 1901.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned lands in the Wellington Land District will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, on Tuesday, the 26th November, 1901, at 12 o’clock noon. If not sold on the date mentioned, the land will remain open for sale thereafter at the upset price stated below.

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 will 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.