Dec. 21.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2973

Reserves in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 18th December, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserves will be offered for lease by public auction, under the provisions of “The Public Reserves Act, 1881,” at the times and places specified, and for the terms and at the upset annual rentals stated.

SCHEDULE.
CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.

At the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Wednesday, 14th February, 1906, at 12 o’clock Noon.

RESERVE 2718, Block VIII., Oxford Survey District: Lot 1—Area, 20 acres; upset annual rental, £4; term of lease, seven years. Lot 2—Area, 23 acres 2 roods; upset annual rental, £4 14s.; term of lease, seven years.

At the Post-office, Orari, on Thursday, 15th February, 1906, at 2 o’clock p.m.

Part of Reserve 1650, Block VII., Geraldine Survey District: Area, 85 acres and 24 perches; upset annual rental, £10 12s. 10d.; term of lease, seven years.

At the Local Land Office, Timaru, on Friday, 16th February, 1906, at 12 o’clock Noon.

Reserve 102, Block II., Patiti Survey District: Lot 1—Area, 4 acres 2 roods 21 perches; upset annual rental, £6 19s.; term of lease, seven years. Lot 2—Area, 2 acres 3 roods 26 perches; upset annual rental, £4 7s. 4d.; term of lease, seven years.

LOCALITY AND DESCRIPTION OF RESERVES.

Reserve 2718 is situated on the north bank of the Eyre River, immediately to the south-west of the Township of West Oxford, and comprises river-bed land of fair quality.

The part of Reserve 1650 offered for lease is situated on the south-east side of the main south line of railway, about two miles and a half south-west of the Rangitata Station, and comprises open plain tussock land of light quality.

Reserve 102 is situated at Patiti Point, immediately to the southward of Timaru, and comprises undulating land in English grass.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The purchaser of the lease shall, immediately upon the fall of the hammer, deposit an amount equal to six months’ rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. lease fee.

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

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

4. The Commissioner of Crown Lands may at any time resume possession of the land comprised in the lease, or any portion thereof, by giving to the lessee twelve months’ notice in writing of his intention so to do.

5. The lessee shall have no claim against the Crown for compensation either for any improvements that may be placed upon the land, or on account of the aforesaid resumption, or for any other cause: Provided, however, that if at the expiration of the term the land shall be again offered for lease, then such lease shall be weighted with valuation for any legal fencing then on the land which has been erected by the outgoing lessee during the term of his lease, and such valuation shall be paid by the then incoming tenant before being admitted to possession of the land.

6. The lessee shall have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the whole or any portion 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 destroy all rabbits on the land, and shall prevent their increase or spread, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

8. 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.

9. The lessee shall once a year during the said term, and at the proper season of the year, properly cut and trim all live fences now on the demised land, or which may be planted thereon during the said term.

10. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free from all deductions whatsoever.

11. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee shall 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.

12. The leases of parts of Reserve 2718 will contain a provision that the land shall be used for grazing purposes only, and shall not be broken up nor cropped.

13. The lease of part of Reserve 1650 will contain a provision that the holder will be allowed during the term of the lease to take not more than two green crops, either sown with or immediately followed by grass. A period of at least three years shall elapse between such two crops, and on the expiration of the lease the land must be left satisfactorily laid down in grass and clover not more than two years old.

14. The leases of parts of Reserve 102 will contain a provision that the lessees shall securely fence the land with a legal fence within six months from the commencement of the lease. The lessees will be allowed during the term of the lease to take not more than two green or oat crops, either sown with or immediately followed by grass. A period of at least three years shall elapse between such two crops, and on the expiration of the lease the land must be left satisfactorily laid down in grass and clover not more than two years old.

THOS. HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Hawke’s Bay Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 18th December, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction, at this office, on Wednesday, the 14th day of February, 1906, under the provisions of “The Public Reserves Act, 1881.”

SCHEDULE.
HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.—WEBER COUNTY.—TAUTANE SURVEY DISTRICT.

Hilly and broken country; about 30 acres bush, principally in the gullies. The bush comprises ngaio, karaka, and some titoki. Twenty acres is in fern and toetoe, 60 acres consists of sandhills, more or less grassed; the balance is open fern country, with good soil. The reserve contains a seven-roomed house, with scullery, and room off the verandah, an iron shed, and a small cow-shed. The house, which is surrounded by a small orchard, requires considerable repairs to be habitable. There is about 30 chains of paddock-fencing near the house. The section is ring-fenced, with the exception of the sea frontage. Situated three miles and a half from Herbertville Township.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. One half-year’s rent, together with £1 1s. lease fee, must be paid on the fall of the hammer.

2. 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 sale.

4. The lease shall be for the term of years 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; and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove, or cause to be removed, all gorse, sweetbriar, broom, ragwort, 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 shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the lease within thirty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

ERIC C. GOLD SMITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.