JULY 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1751

ward and some native bush on the one to the westward, make Te Puia picturesque, especially with the lakes and the undulating country.

The soil is fairly good on some parts of the township, the roughest portion being on the north-west side. Here the soil is not so good, and the land consists of low fern hills with a small portion of flat. The sections north of Lake Ratahi have good soil, but they do not face the sun, and there is some swamp at the north-east corner of the lake. The soil on both sides of the Waipiro Road is good, both north-east of Lake Ratahi and on the southern portion of the township. The country to the eastward is poor flat land, with small manuka, fern, &c., and swampy in places.

There is a nice sweet stream of cold water close to the hot spring in the centre of the Waipiro Road; there is also good water near the Maori whare, north-east corner of the township.

The distance from the township to Waipiro Bay is about three miles, and to Tokomaru Bay about six miles.

There is a post and telegraph office in the township, also school, stores, and hotel.

Steamers trading between Gisborne and Auckland call twice a month, and there is good road communication with Tologa Bay and Gisborne.

Te Puia Hot Springs are situated about two miles and a half from the township.

The soil is good, suitable for gardens, fruit-growing, &c.

ERIC C. GOLD SMITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Taranaki Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 6th June, 1904.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 27th day of July, 1904, for leases of the undermentioned sections under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1892.”

In the event of no tenders being received on the date mentioned, the lands will remain open for lease on application at the annual rentals and for the terms stated.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.

Block VIII., Waimate Survey District.

Urenui Township.

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CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The leases will be for the terms stated above.

2. 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.

3. Possession will be given on the day of acceptance of tender.

4. The rent shall be payable half-yearly, in advance.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture if the lessee shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within thirty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

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

FRANCIS SIMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Epuni Hamlet, Wellington Land District, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 7th June, 1904.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Tuesday, the 26th day of July, 1904, under the provisions of “The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900.”

In the event of more than one application being received for the allotment on the same day, the order of selection shall be decided by ballot.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—BELMONT SURVEY DISTRICT.—HUTT COUNTY.—EPUNI HAMLET.

Workman’s Home Allotment.

TUATINI TOWNSHIP.—WAIA PU COUNTY.

Tuatini Native Township is situated in the Tokomaru Bay, which is one of the most beautiful bays on the East Coast, and is the port for a large pastoral country. Steamers trading between Auckland and Gisborne call in when necessary. The township is situated on high land overlooking the sea. The soil is good, being suitable for gardens and orchards. The Main Coast Road goes through the township. It has a post and telegraph station and Native school. There is good fishing to be obtained in the bay.

TOWNSHIP OF TE ARAROA.—WAIA PU COUNTY.

Te Araroa Township is situated at Kawakawa, on the East Coast, between Hicks Bay and the East Cape. It is flat land, with fair soil, suitable for gardens, &c. It is the port for a large extent of good grazing country which has lately been taken up. Steamers trading between Auckland and Gisborne call in once a week.

TOWNSHIP OF WAIIRO.—WAIA PU COUNTY.

Waipiro Township is situated in Waipiro or Open Bay, on the East Coast, and is the port for a large pastoral country.