Mar. 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 953

Land in Auckland Land District for Sale under Section 117
of “The Land Act, 1892.”

District Lands Office,
Auckland, 17th December, 1906.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 240 of
“The Land Act, 1892,” that the undermentioned land will be offered for sale, under section 117 of “The Land Act, 1892,” to the holder of adjacent lands on or after Wednesday, the 20th day of March, 1907.

SCHEDULE.
AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.

JAMES MACKENZIE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Small Grazing-runs in Otago Land District open for Lease
on Application.

District Lands Office,
Dunedin, 4th March, 1907.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned small grazing-runs will be open for lease on application, at this office, on Tuesday, the 16th day of April, 1907, under the provisions of Part V of “The Land Act, 1892.”

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

SCHEDULE.
OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—TUAPEKA AND TAIERI COUNTIES.
—LEE STREAM, HEDGEHOPE, AND WAIPORI SURVEY DISTRICTS.

Second-class Pastoral Country.

| 186 | 6,425 | 0 4½ | 60 4 8 | 191 16 6 |
| 186A | 4,336 | 0 4 | 36 2 8 | 84 11 6 |
| 186B | 5,898 | 0 4½ | 55 5 11 | 58 16 0 |
| 186C | 3,494 | 0 3 | 21 16 9 | 120 9 0 |

Description of Runs.

186D: Splendidly grassed land. Altitude, from 1,300 ft. to 1,700 ft. More than half the area has a north-east aspect, and consists of warm ridges and gullies, which provide safe lambing-country. A fairly large portion could be successfully cultivated. The soil of this run is good, and there is a plentiful supply of water. Distant from Outram Railway-station about seventeen miles. The improvements, valued at £62 11s., consist of half north-west boundary-fencing, 138 chains; and half south boundary-fencing, 59 chains.

186E: Very good sheep country; splendidly grassed and watered. A large portion of the area may be cultivated, and the soil is good throughout. The faces above Lee Stream are well sheltered and warm and provide suitable lambing-ground. Distance from Outram Railway-station, about fourteen miles. The improvements, valued at £62 6s., consist of half of part of the east boundary-fencing, 32 chains, and half fencing on south boundary, 181 chains.

Run 186: Very fair pastoral country, with an elevation ranging from 1,300 ft. to 2,000 ft. About one-third of the area lies to the sun, the remainder having a south-westerly aspect. Well watered, and contains a very good sole of native grass and tussock. An area lying between Commonage Creek and the east boundary could be cultivated. Situated about two miles from Waipori School and Post-office, and about sixteen miles from Outram and Lawrence. The improvements, valued at £191 16s. 6d., consist of half north boundary-fencing, 177 chains; half west boundary-fencing, 110 chains; half east boundary-fencing, 118 chains; and half south boundary-fencing, 178 chains.

Run 186A: High pastoral country, reaching an altitude of 2,400 ft.; well watered and well grassed. The slopes towards the Lee Stream are well sheltered and warm, and would probably provide the necessary lambing-country. The greater part of the area has a northerly or an easterly aspect. Distance from Outram Railway-station, twenty to twenty-one miles. The improvements, valued at £84 11s. 6d., consist of half north boundary-fencing, 179 chains; and half west boundary-fencing, 66 chains.

186B: Well-grassed country, with, generally speaking, an eastern aspect. The faces lying towards the Lee Stream are well sheltered and warm, and would probably provide lambing-ground as well as a few paddocks for cultivation. Distance from Outram Railway-station, about eighteen miles. There is a fine sole of native grasses and a good supply of water. The improvements, valued at £58 16s., consist of half fencing on west boundary, 70 chains; half fencing on east boundary, 64 chains; and a hut.

186C: This run has rather a poor aspect, the greater part of the area lying to the south-west. It is, however, clean healthy country, well watered, and situated about eighteen miles from Outram. The improvements, valued at £120 9s., consist of half fencing on west boundary, 60 chains; half fencing on east boundary, 62 chains; half fencing on south boundary, 164 chains; subdivisional fencing, 40 chains; and sheep-yards.

The boundaries of the runs are liable to adjustment, and in the event of any alteration in area rentals will be amended accordingly.

D. BARRON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Auckland Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands Office,
Auckland, 4th February, 1907.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 3rd day of April, 1907, for the lease of the undermentioned reserve under the provisions of “The Public Reserves Act, 1881.”

SCHEDULE.
AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Situated about eight miles from Hunua Railway-station. Undulating land, containing about 1 acre of native bush. The area was originally covered with fern and tea-tree, but is now to a large extent overrun with furze and brambles.

Terms and Conditions of Lease.

1. 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.

2. 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 acceptance of tender.

4. The lease shall be for the term of fourteen years, 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 paid 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 preserve the native bush growing on the land.

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 lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case 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.

JAMES MACKENZIE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.