APRIL 4.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1159

Lands in the Township of Hokio, Wellington Land District,
for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands Office,
Wellington, 11th February, 1907.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be
received at this office up till 12 o’clock noon on
Wednesday, the 10th day of April, 1907, for leases of the
undermentioned lands for a term of twenty-one years, with
right of renewal for a further term of twenty-one years, under
the provisions of “The Native Townships Act, 1895,” and
its amendments, and the regulations made thereunder.

SCHEDULE.
WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—HOKIO TOWNSHIP.

Locality and Description.

Situated at the mouth of Hokio Stream, about five miles
and three-quarters from Levin Railway-station. Hokio is a
summer resort in which thirty sections have already been
selected. Horowhenua Lake lies between Levin and Hokio.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Wellington Land District for Lease by Public
Auction.

District Lands Office,
Wellington, 11th February, 1907.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned re-
serve will be offered for lease by public auction, for a
term of seven years, at the Gretna Hall, Taihape, on Wed-
nesday, the 17th day of April, 1907, under the provisions of
“The Public Reserves Act, 1881.”

SCHEDULE.
WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—RANGITIKEI COUNTY.—
TAIHAPE TOWNSHIP.

Situated in the main street of Taihape, in the business
part of the town, about 10 chains from the post-office and
railway-station. Comprises flat land of good quality, felled,
and in grass.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. A deposit of six months’ rent at the rate offered, to-
   gether with £1 1s. lease fee, must be paid on the fall of the
   hammer.

2. The buildings now standing on the section may be
   removed by the owner within one month from the date of
   sale if he does not become the lessee.

3. 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.

4. Possession will be given on the day of sale.

5. The lease shall be for the term specified hereon, but
   shall be subject to termination by twelve months’ notice in
   the event of the land being required by the Government.

6. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance.

7. 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.

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.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Rural Land in Wellington Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office, Wellington. 9th February, 1907.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land will be open for sale or selection, at this office, either for cash,
for occupation with right of purchase, or for lease in perpetuity, at the option of the selector, on Wednesday,
the 15th day of May, 1907, under the provisions of Part III of “The Land Act, 1892.”

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

SCHEDULE.
WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.
First-class Land.

Situated on the Mangahao River at the junction of the Kakariki North and Pukohai Roads. Accessible from Hukanui
Railway-station, three miles and a half distant, by metalled dray-road. About 50 acres river-flat, remainder part flat and
broken. Forest comprises rimu, rata, hinau, &c., with the usual undergrowth; milling-timber has been removed. Soil is
silt-deposit on the flat and clay on ridges, resting on papa formation; well watered. Elevation, from 450 ft. to 700 ft. above
sea-level.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.