Mar. 2.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 641

William Leith, late of Toko, in the Provincial District of Taranaki, labourer. Filed on the 14th day of February, 1905.

Emily Stevens, late of Wellington, in the Provincial District of Wellington, married woman. Filed on the 16th day of February, 1905.

John Coster, late of Papanui, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, gardener. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Archibald McTaggart, late of Oamaru, in the Provincial District of Otago, labourer. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Margaret Evans, formerly McCrory, late of Bombay, in the Provincial District of Auckland, married woman. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Frederick Samuel Woolnough, late of Wairepu, in the Provincial District of Wellington, labourer. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Thomas Trudgeon or Trudgian, late of Dunback, in the Provincial District of Otago, labourer. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Tien Yien or Yan Yin, late of Roxburgh, in the Provincial District of Otago, gardener. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Robert Nolan, late of Wellington, in the Provincial District of Wellington, fitter. Filed on the 23rd day of February, 1905.

Eliza Jane Austin, late of the City of Prahran, in the State of Victoria, widow. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

Allan McKinnie, late of Kaitangata, in the Provincial District of Otago, miner. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

James McArthur, otherwise known as James Connor, late of Oropi, in the Provincial District of Auckland, settler. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

James Muirhead, late of Puponga, in the Provincial District of Nelson, miner. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

Martin Brown, late of Hamilton and Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, labourer. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

Greenlaws Warner, late of Invercargill, in the Provincial District of Otago, labourer. Filed on the 27th day of February, 1905.

J. W. POYNTON,
Public Trustee.

Officiating Ministers for 1905.—Notice No. 7.

Registrar-General’s Office,
Wellington, 24th February, 1905.

PURSUANT to the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand passed in the fourth year of the reign of His Majesty King Edward VII., and intituled “The Marriage Act, 1904,” the following names of Officiating Ministers within the meaning of the said Act are published for general information:—

Roman Catholic Church.

The Reverend John M. Pipaud.

Baptists.

The Reverend Charles Boyall.

E. J. von DADELSZEN,
Registrar-General.

Notice of Cancellation of Registry under “The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1900.”

Department of Labour,
Wellington, 28th February, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that the registration of the Greymouth Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, and Bricklayers’ Industrial Union of Workers, No. 477, situated at Greymouth, is hereby cancelled as from the date of the publication hereof in the New Zealand Gazette.

EDWARD TREGEAR,
Registrar of Industrial Unions.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Canterbury Land District surrendered.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 23rd February, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that, a surrender of the lease of the undermentioned land having been accepted by the Canterbury Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown, under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1892.”

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—WAIAU SURVEY DISTRICT.

T. Y. DUNCAN,
Minister of Lands.

Land in Annan Settlement, Canterbury Land District, open for Selection on Lease in Perpetuity.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 28th February, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land will be open for selection on lease in perpetuity, at this office, on Wednesday, the 12th day of April, 1905, under the provisions of “The Land for Settlements Consolidation Act, 1900,” and amendments.

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

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—AMURI COUNTY.—WAIAU SURVEY DISTRICT.—ANNAN SETTLEMENT.

Ordinary Farm.

Weighted with £413 17s., valuation for improvements, which sum must be paid by the successful applicant.

This section is situated on the north bank of the Waiau River, and has frontage on the Hawksworth Road about one mile eastward from Waiau Township. It consists of agricultural and pastoral land, between 380 ft. and 700 ft. above sea-level, and comprises 223 acres of flat agricultural land, varying in quality from inferior stony to fairly good light soil; 200 acres of good agricultural downs; and 55 acres of pastoral land, 20 acres of which consist of shingly river-bed flat covered with a sparse growth of tussock and “wild Irishman” scrub, and 35 acres of pastoral terrace-faces too steep for cultivation. There is permanent water in the Waiau River.

The improvements, which are included in the price of the section, consist of 130 chains of boundary and subdivisional fencing, valued at £39 11s. 6d.

THOS. HUMPHRIES,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Makuri Township, Wellington Land District, for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 6th February, 1905.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of March, 1905, for an occupation license of the undermentioned land in terms of section 116 of “The Land Act, 1892.”

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—PAHIATUA COUNTY.—MAKURI TOWNSHIP.

SECTIONS Nos. 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, and 62. Block XI., and 73, Block XIII. (grouped): Area, 3 acres 3 roods 38 perches; upset rental, £6 per annum; term of license, year to year.

These sections comprise part of the area that is known locally as the “Government Paddock.” They are cleared and grassed, but patches of secondary growth are appearing in places.

Sale plans, giving terms and conditions of license, may be obtained at this office.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.