Nov. 5.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2877

Population of the Dominion.

RETURN of the Estimated Population of the Dominion of New Zealand on the 30th September, 1908.

Increase during September quarter, 1908—

Decrease during September quarter, 1908—

Net increase during September quarter, 1908

Estimated population (exclusive of Maoris, &c.) on 30th September, 1908 ..

Maori population, Census, 1906

Population of Cook and other Pacific islands, Census, 1906

Total estimated population of the Dominion on 30th September, 1908 ..

Excluding 776 Natives of South Sea Islands at labour abroad.

Registrar-General’s Office,
Wellington, 2nd November, 1908.

E. J. von DADELSZEN,
Registrar-General.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Nelson Land District surrendered.

Department of Lands,
Wellington, 2nd November, 1908.

NOTICE is hereby given that, a surrender of the lease of the undermentioned land having been accepted by resolution of the Nelson Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of “The Land Act, 1908.”

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

ROBERT McNAB,
Minister of Lands.

Timber in Auckland Land District for Sale by Public Tender.

District Lands Office,
Auckland, 30th October, 1908.

NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of “The Land Act, 1908,” and the regulations thereunder, that written tenders are invited, and will be received at the District Lands Office, Auckland, from the proprietors of existing sawmills, and logging contractors, up till 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, the 2nd day of December, 1908, for the purchase of the milling-timber standing on part of the undermentioned timber reserve.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—THAMES COUNTY.

Part Timber Reserve (Crown Land) adjoining Pastoral Run No. 12, Block IX, Thames Survey District.

85 GREEN and dry kauri-trees, containing approximately 199,203 sup. ft. (standing measurement).

31 rimu-trees, containing approximately 69,567 sup. ft. (standing measurement).

16 totara-trees, containing approximately 10,210 sup. ft. (standing measurement).

1 matai-tree, containing approximately 1,026 sup. ft. (standing measurement).

Distinguishing-brand thus: —.

Time for removal: Six months.

Faulty and undersized trees, branded FR, not included in this sale—viz., 7 kauri rickers, 4 rimu, and 4 totara.

CONDITIONS.

1. Intending tenderers are expected to visit the locality and to satisfy themselves in every particular on all matters relating to their tender.

2. The aforementioned qualities, quantities, and kind as to the said timber shall be taken as sufficiently accurate for the purpose of this sale; and no contract for purchase shall be voidable, nor shall the successful tenderer be entitled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber being of less quantity, quality, and kind than as stated herein or in any advertisement having reference to the said timber, nor shall any extra sum be claimed by the Crown if for any reason the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

3. No tender will be considered wherein a less royalty is offered for kauri than 2s. per 100 sup. ft.; other timbers not less than minimum schedule rates of royalty in terms of the Timber Regulations—viz., totara and matai 1s., and rimu 6d., per 100 sup. ft.

4. The quantities stated are standing measurements.

5. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries, the decision of the Commissioner shall be final.

6. In the event of the above lot not being disposed of, applications may be received and dealt with at any time within six months from the above date of closing of tenders (unless previously formally withdrawn), providing, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset prices stated herein.

7. Tenders must be submitted on forms, which will be supplied on application to the Postmasters, Thames and Puriri, or the Crown Lands Office, Auckland, and envelopes enclosing same to be marked “Tender for timber,” and addressed to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland.

8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS.

Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of 5 per cent. on the amount of tender, in cash, marked cheque, or post-office order; the balance to be paid, if tender accepted, within fourteen days after acceptance.

JOHN STRAUCHON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.