Mar. 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 819

Timaru, and three-quarters of a mile from the Smithfield Freezing-works, and comprises open sloping land of good quality on clay subsoil. There are old gorse fences on the southern and north-western boundaries, and the incoming tenant will be liable to the lessee of the adjoining Lot 4 for half the value of the boundary fence between Lots 4 and 5.

THOS. HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Lands in Marlborough Land District for Lease on Application.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 5th March, 1903.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned pastoral runs will be open for lease on application, at this office, on Tuesday, the 21st April, 1903.

In the event of more than one application being received on the same day for the same run, priority of selection will be decided by ballot.

SCHEDULE.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.—MARLBOROUGH COUNTY.
Second-class Pastoral Country.

Rough, broken country, ranging in altitude from 1,500 ft. to 7,000 ft. About 30,000 acres covered with inferior birch bush, remainder open, with patches of scrub, fern, and tussock. On the lower ridges, and along the river, there is fairly good tussock and grass, but a considerable part of the run consists of rocky, mountainous country, much subject to snow in winter, and birch bush that is practically worthless; well watered throughout by permanent streams. Distant about fifty miles from Blenheim, forty miles of which is by main coach-road, and remainder by bridle-track and river-beds.

| 150 | Leatham and Molesworth | 35,224 0 0 | 10 0 0 | 21 years. |

Rough, broken country, ranging in altitude from 2,000 ft. to 7,000 ft. About one-fifth covered with inferior birch bush. Along the Leatham River, and in the Barber and Gordon basins, there is very good tussock and other grass, and the land could be improved by burning and sowing. A large proportion of this run consists of worthless mountain-tops, much subject to snow in winter. Distant about fifty-seven miles from Blenheim, forty miles of which is along main coach-road, and remainder by bridle-track and river-beds.

TERMS OF SALE.

The above runs will be sold generally in accordance with the provisions of Part VI. of “The Land Act, 1892.”

Possession will be given on day of selection.

Purchasers must deposit a statutory declaration as required by section 195 of “The Land Act, 1892,” and pay the sum of the half-year’s rent and license fee (£1 1s.), on fall of the hammer.

C. W. ADAMS,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in the Township of Parata, Wellington Land District, for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 9th February, 1903.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned section will be offered for lease by public auction, under the provisions of “The Native Townships Act, 1895,” at this office, on Monday, the 30th day of March, 1903, for a term of twenty-one years, with the right of renewal for a further term of twenty-one years.

If the section is not disposed of at auction it will be open thereafter for lease on application at the upset annual rental stated.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—HOROWHENUA COUNTY.—TOWNSHIP OF PARATA.

Weighted with £170 for improvements.

Parata Township is situated on the Manawatu Railway-line, and adjoins the Waikanae Railway-station. The above section contains a nine-roomed house, and comprises all flat land in English grasses. The soil is of good quality, resting on gravel formation.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 9th February, 1903.

IT is hereby notified that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction, at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on Thursday, 26th March, 1903, at 2 o’clock p.m.

In the event of the lots not being disposed of at auction, they will immediately thereafter be open for lease on application, upon the same terms, at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—ASHBURTON COUNTY.

Locality and Description of Reserve.

Reserve 2012 is situated adjacent to Mr. John Studholme’s Coldstream Estate, at a distance of about eight miles and a half in a south-westerly direction from the Hinds Railway-station, and near to the north bank of the Rangitata River, and comprises open plain land, light soil, in native pasture. The reserve as a whole has been fenced in, and there is a subdivision fence running parallel to the south-western boundary. The lessees will be required to maintain the fences and other improvements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands. A county water-race intersects the reserve.

CONDITIONS.

1. There are no restrictions or limitations as to the number of lots which one person may acquire, 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 improvements, nor for any other cause; but, in the event of the lands being again offered for lease after the expiration of the term, they will be weighted with valuation for buildings, fencing, or plantations effected by the outgoing tenant. Such valuation shall be made by an appraiser appointed by the Land Board, and in the event of the lessee not agreeing with the valuation so made, then the amount of the valuation shall be determined by arbitration. The outgoing tenant shall not have any right or claim against the Crown or the Board in respect of the value of any improvements made by him, but the incoming tenant shall pay the amount of the aforesaid valuation of the same before being admitted to possession of the lands.

2. Possession will be given on the day of sale.

3. The leases shall be for the term specified in the Schedule, but shall be subject to termination by twelve months’ notice in the event of the lands being required by Government.

4. The lands are let for grazing purposes, and lessees will not be permitted to break up or crop any of the same without the written permission of the Land Board first had and obtained.

5. Upon the fall of the hammer, every lessee shall pay a lease fee of £1 1s., together with a half-year’s rent.

6. The lessee shall not plant any gorse fences upon the land, but shall prevent the growth or spread of gorse, broom, or sweetbriar upon the land comprised in the leases; and shall with all reasonable speed 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.

7. The lessee shall destroy all rabbits upon the lands comprised in the leases, and shall prevent their increase or spread, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, or an officer appointed by him to inspect the ground.

Further particulars may be obtained on application to the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch.

THOS. HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.