866 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 22

RUN 50, MOUNT STUDHOLME.

This run is situate on the western side of the Hunters Hills, and slopes down to the Waihao River, about six miles distant from the Waimate Railway-station, at an altitude of from 1,400 ft. to 3,560 ft. above sea-level. It comprises spurs falling towards the creeks and the Waihao River, mostly covered with tussock, snow-grass, and other native grasses. The improvements consist of about nine miles and a half of boundary and subdivision fencing, and an iron hut. The maximum amount which the incoming tenant will be liable for on account of improvements is £690.

RUN 210, PART OF MOUNT PEEL.

This run is situate on the western bank of the River Rangitata, about twenty-one miles distant from Rangitata Railway-station, and from seven to ten miles distant from Peel Forest. It comprises for the most part river flats, covered with tussock and other native grasses. The improvements consist of about five miles of wire fencing. The maximum amount which the incoming tenant will be liable for on account of improvements is £381.

Full particulars may be ascertained and plans obtained at this office.

THOS. HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Village-homestead Allotments, Southland Land District, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 26th February, 1903.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned village-homestead allotments will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Tuesday, the 21st day of April, 1903.

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

SCHEDULE.
SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.
First-class Land.

SOUTHLAND COUNTY.—SEAWARD BUSH TOWNSHIP.

Situated about one mile from Tisbury Railway-station. Bush land; soil fair; well watered. Weighted with £7 10s. valuation for fencing and clearing. Limit of holding in Block III., Seaward Bush Township, 10 acres.

SOUTHLAND COUNTY.—INVERCARGILL HUNDRED.—TISBURY VILLAGE SETTLEMENT.

Situated about one mile and a half from Tisbury Railway-station. Land covered with mixed bush; nearly level; soil fair; portion of land liable to flood. Limit of holding, 50 acres.

WALLACE COUNTY.—LONGWOOD SURVEY DISTRICT.—LONGWOOD VILLAGE SETTLEMENT.

Situated about one mile from Wakapatu Railway-station. Bush land; soil inferior. Weighted with £58, valuation for fencing and grassing. Limit of holding, 100 acres.

JOHN HAY,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Rural Lands in the Southland Land District open for Sale or Selection.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned 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 the option of the selector, on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, 1903.

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

SCHEDULE.
SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.
First- and Second-class Land.

First-class Land.

Situated about three miles from Winton Railway-station. Bush land, old sawmill workings, carrying mixed bush; land undulating and well watered; soil good.

Second-class Land.

Situated within five miles of Winton Railway-station. Bush land, old sawmill workings, carrying mixed bush; land undulating; soil good, and well watered.

Situated about three miles from Tokonui and ten miles from Fortrose. Bush land; hilly; soil fair.

Situated about six miles from Glenham and ten miles from Waimahaka Railway-stations. Mostly covered with mixed bush of no commercial value; soil fair. Roads to section not made.

JOHN HAY,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.