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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 13

Lands for Sale by Public Tender in the Rakautatahi Block, 1,984 Acres and 12 Perches.

Office of the Ikaroa District Maori Land Board,
Wellington, 7th February, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of “The Native Land Settlement Act, 1907,” and the regulations thereunder, that written tenders will be received at the office of the Ikaroa District Maori Land Board, Wellington, up to 10 o’clock a.m. on Friday, 18th March, 1910, for the purchase, in one lot, of the lands mentioned hereunder.

SCHEDULE.

PART RAKAUTATAHI NO. 11. BLOCK.—BLOCKS I, II, and III, NORSEWOOD SURVEY DISTRICT.—HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.

To be submitted for sale in one lot.

LOCALITY AND DESCRIPTION.

The land is situated about five miles from Norsewood, which township is distant four miles from Ormondville, on the Wellington-Napier Railway line. Section 5 consists of bush-land, which has been swept by fire. The soil on one-half of this section is good, while the balance is of a light stony nature. Section 7 is all bush land, one-third of which has been swept by fire. Part of this section is rough and broken, and runs to an elevation of over 2,000 ft. The soil is light and stony.

The lands are described for the general information of selectors, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Board is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. Land is to be sold subject to a reserve price of £1,825.
2. Highest tenderer to be declared the purchaser, but the Board reserves the right to refuse any tender.
3. Ten per cent. of price offered to be lodged with tender, together with a sum of £5 5s. for costs, and a declaration as required by section 15 of “The Native Land Settlement Act, 1907.” Balance of purchase-money to be paid by twenty half-yearly instalments, the first of such instalments being payable on the 1st July, 1910.
4. The purchaser to pay interest on unpaid purchase-money at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. Interest to be payable on the 1st January and the 1st July of each year, and to date from the signing of contract of sale.
5. Residence and improvements to conform with sections 159 to 165 of “The Land Act, 1908,” so far as applicable, but residence will not be required until after four years.
6. After five years the purchaser may pay off balance of purchase-money and obtain a transfer of the land.
7. Land to be sold subject to the provisions of “The Native Land Settlement Act, 1907,” and the regulations made thereunder.

THOS. W. FISHER,
President.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that PERCY JOSEPH MAXWELL, of Thames, Music and Stationery Dealer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 11th day of February, 1910, at 2.30 p.m.

E. GÉRARD,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 3rd February, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that JOSEPH EDWIN DALTON, of Tauranga, Land Agent, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Friday, the 18th day of February, 1910, at 11 a.m.

E. GÉRARD,
Official Assignee.

Auckland, 5th February, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that WALTER ALEXANDER COOPER, of Raetihi, Labourer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at Raetihi, at Mr. Tustin’s office, on Thursday, the 10th day of February, 1910, at 2 o’clock p.m.

W. RODWELL,
Deputy Official Assignee.

29th January, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Wanganui.

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY MEEHAN, of Wanganui, Carpenter, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Wednesday, the 9th day of February, 1910, at 10.30 o’clock a.m.

W. RODWELL,
Deputy Official Assignee.

31st January, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Wanganui

NOTICE is hereby given that ERNEST EDGAR COHEN, of Wanganui, Journalist, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, on Tuesday, the 15th day of February, 1910, at 2.30 o’clock p.m.

W. RODWELL,
Deputy Official Assignee.

5th February, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Palmerston North.

NOTICE is hereby given that LEVI WALTER JEFFERIES, of Feilding, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at the Courthouse, Feilding, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1910, at 2 o’clock p.m.

H. N. COOKE,
Agent for G. J. Scott,
Deputy Official Assignee.

Palmerston North, 29th January, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Wellington.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT ERNEST LOUIS BERTLING, of Wellington, Superintendent Zoological Gardens, was this day adjudged bankrupt on creditor’s petition; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, Customhouse Building, on Tuesday, the 8th day of February, 1910, at 11 o’clock a.m.

ALEXR. SIMPSON,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 2nd February, 1910.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court, held at Wellington.

NOTICE is hereby given that ALBERT THOMAS ALMOND, of Wellington, Restaurant-keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be held at my office, Public Trust Building, on Tuesday, the 8th day of February, 1910, at 11 o’clock a.m.

ALEXR. SIMPSON,
Official Assignee.

Wellington, 8th February, 1910.