Nov. 17.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 4019

Terms: Cash within fourteen days after acceptance of tender.

20 faulty and undersized trees, branded F.R., not included in this sale.

CONDITIONS.

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

2. The aforementioned quantities, qualities, 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 in 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 than the upset prices as stated in terms of each lot.

4. All timber on each lot, whether standing, felled, or in logs, shall remain the property of the Crown until all the instalments are paid.

5. Offers from the successful tenderers will be considered for the purchase of the undersized and defective timber mentioned herein.

6. In all lots the quantities stated are standing measurements, and only those trees bearing the special distinguishing brand shown in each lot are included in this sale.

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

8. In the event of any of the above lots 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and dealt with at any time within six months from the above date of closing of tenders (unless previously formally withdrawn), providing, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset prices stated herein.

9. No extension of time for removal of timber will be allowed successful tenderers who bleed, or permit bleeding of, kauri-trees included in this sale, unless full payment of purchase-money is first made.

10. All tenders must be submitted on forms which will be supplied on application to the above office, and envelopes enclosing same to be marked “Tender for Timber,” and addressed to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland.

11. In lots where terms of payment may have been arranged, any breach of the foregoing conditions of sale will render the “on demand” promissory notes liable to be presented for immediate payment.

12. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS.

Separate tenders for the various lots of timber 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, as specified in the terms of each lot, together with the timber-cutting license fee of £1 1s.

All such instalment payments shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum as from the date of acceptance of tender, and, with the interest added, shall be secured by “on demand” promissory notes made and indorsed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

ERIC C. GOLD SMITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Westland Land District for Disposal under Section 129 of the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands Office,
Hokitika, 8th November, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land will be disposed of on renewable lease under section 129 of the said Act, on or after Friday, the 10th day of February, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.

PART Reserve 243, Block III, Kanieri Survey District. Area, 76 acres.

G. H. M. McCLURE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Southland Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office,
Invercargill, 2nd November, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned lands are open for sale or selection, and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 22nd day of February, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.—SOUTHLAND COUNTY.—FOREST HILL HUNDRED.

Second-class Land.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Southland Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office,
Invercargill, 18th October, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land is open for sale or selection, and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 25th day of January, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.—SOUTHLAND COUNTY.—FOREST HILL HUNDRED.

Second-class Land.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Auckland Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office,
Auckland, 3rd October, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land is open for sale or selection, and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday, the 23rd day of January, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—HOKIANGA COUNTY.—WHANGAPE SURVEY DISTRICT.

Second-class Land.

ERIC C. GOLD SMITH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.