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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 16

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

District Lands Office,
Hokitika, 6th February, 1911.

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

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.

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

Flax in Wellington Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands Office,
Wellington, 20th February, 1911.

NOTICE is hereby given that a license to cut and remove the flax on the undermentioned land will be offered for sale by public auction at the District Lands Office, Wellington, at noon on Wednesday, the 12th day of April, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—WAIMARINO COUNTY.—KARIOI SURVEY DISTRICT.

RANGIWAEA 4F16 3A Block, comprising about 142 acres. Situated about three miles from Karioi Railway-station. The flax thereon is estimated to contain about 420 tons.

Terms and Conditions of License.

1. The right to cut the flax will be offered at the upset price of £126, and the successful bidder will be required to pay at least one-fourth of the purchase-money in cash on the fall of the hammer, and £1 ls. license fee. If he does not pay the full amount in cash at time of sale, he will require to give two promissory notes, each payable on demand, for one-half of the balance of purchase-money, indorsed by two persons to be approved by the Commissioner, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. The promissory notes will be presented at intervals of six months from date of sale, but may be presented at earlier dates if more than a due proportion of the flax is found to be cut.

2. The right to cut shall be for a term of three years. Only the present crop shall be cut in that period, and no flax shall be cut more than once. The method and manner of cutting shall be subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

3. All flax planted and other flax growing on the ground shall remain the property of the Crown on the termination of the lease, and no plants are to be removed or destroyed.

4. The licensee shall take all risks of fire, and he will be held responsible to take every precaution necessary to guard against the flax or timber being burned.

5. No compensation will be allowed for improvements, but the licensee may, with the consent of the Land Board, remove any of his buildings or plant at the expiration of the license.

6. The licensee shall not transfer or sublet, except with the approval of the Land Board.

7. The licensee shall keep the land clear of all noxious weeds during the term of license.

8. The right is reserved to cut drains, execute surveys, or make roads through the land comprised in the license; also full right of access at any time by the Commissioner of Crown Lands or employees of the Government.

9. The license will be subject generally to the Flax Regulations now in force, and may also contain such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary in the interests of the Crown or of the public.

JAMES MACKENZIE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Hawke’s Bay Land District open for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office,
Napier, 23rd November, 1910.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands are open for sale or selection, and applications will be received at this office and at the local Lands Office, Gisborne, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 8th day of March, 1911.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.—WAIROA COUNTY.—OPOITI SURVEY DISTRICT.

Second-class Land.

C. R. POLLEN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserves in Wellington Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands Office,
Wellington, 6th February, 1911.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders for leases of the undermentioned reserves will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 22nd day of March, 1911, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—TOWN OF KAKAHI.

Kakahi is situated near the junction of the Upper Wanganui and Whakapapa Rivers, about ten miles south of Taumarunui. The North Island Main Trunk Railway passes through it. The sections comprise open land; soil light and pumiceous, on pumice subsoil.

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 ls. lease fee.

2. There are no restrictions or limitations as to the number of sections which one person may lease, and no declaration is required. 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 leases shall be for the term specified, 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, without consent.

7. 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.