2404
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 61

SECTION 43.
Marked I.

1,011 kahikatea-trees, containing ... 713,875
36 matai-trees, containing ... 17,574
17 rimu-trees, containing ... 17,699
19 totara-trees, containing ... 8,677
1 green kauri-tree, containing ... 2,437

Upset price, £200 12s. 5d.

With the exception of a few scattered trees which will have to be bullocked, the kahikatea on this section stands close to railway-line. Other timbers are scattered over the whole of section, the farthest being distant about one mile from railway-line. Timber of poor average, but fair quality.

SECTION 48.
Marked III.

144 green kauri-trees, containing ... 290,081
45 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 79,612
275 rimu-trees, containing ... 216,245
137 kahikatea-trees, containing ... 225,443
128 totara-trees, containing ... 93,965
63 matai-trees, containing .. 39,966

Upset price, £570 11s. 7d.

The timber on this section is situated an average distance of one mile from railway-line. Kauri timber is of fair quality, others medium.

SECTION 49.
Marked V.

905 green kauri-trees, containing ... 1,984,606
92 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 167,545
768 kahikatea-trees, containing ... 1,162,266
767 rimu-trees, containing ... 609,881
717 matai-trees, containing ... 378,838
330 totara-trees, containing ... 232,355

Upset price, £2,958 17s. 7d.

The major portion of kauri is situated about half a mile from railway-line, adjacent to a good driving-creek. Most of the kahikatea stands on swampy ground close to railway-line. Other timbers and small quantities of kauri and kahikatea are scattered all over section. Kauri is of good quality and a high market value, being the best clump on the block. All other timbers also of good quality.

SECTION 56.
Marked II.

1,160 kahikatea-trees, containing ... 2,137,683
128 rimu-trees, containing .. 110,791
147 matai-trees, containing ... 77,521
30 totara-trees, containing ... 25,403
4 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 5,203

Upset price, £625 2s. 7d.

The kahikatea on this section is of good quality, and is a portion of one of the best clumps on the block. Other timbers are also of good quality.

SECTION 57.
Marked VI.

104 kahikatea-trees, containing ... 59,074
35 matai-trees, containing ... 16,791
14 totara-trees, containing ... 12,632
1 dry kauri-tree, containing ... 2,304

Upset price, £34 18s. 11d.

The kahikatea on this section stands adjacent to railway-line. Other timbers are scattered over section. Timber of small average but fair quality.

SECTION 59.
Marked II.

Measured,—
220 green kauri-trees, containing ... 544,169
126 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 305,924

Estimated,—
2,221 rimu-trees, estimated to contain... 1,776,800
995 kahikatea-trees, estimated to contain ... 1,492,500
465 totara-trees, estimated to contain 348,750
384 matai-trees, estimated to contain 192,000

Upset price, £2,024 19s. 7d.

The major portion of this timber is situated in what are known as the Kahuwera and Ahikiwi Streams, both of which are branches of Hikurangi Stream, a branch of Wairoa River. The natural outlet for this portion of the timber is by driving down these streams to Dargaville. A quantity has already been cut off this block, and worked to the timber-mills at Dargaville as above mentioned. The only other means of working timber off this section would be by continuing the tram-line which will be required to work timber off Section 35 and surrounding sections. There is about 500,000 sup. ft. of mixed timber on this section, situated in Taikairau Watershed, which will work in conjunction with that on Section 30. Timber extends over the greatest part of section, and is situated from one mile and a half at nearest point to four miles and a half at back of section from railway-line. Timber is all of good quality.

SECTION 62.
Marked V.

Measured,—
73 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 212,037
15 green kauri-trees, containing ... 63,392

Estimated,—
338 rimu-trees, estimated to contain... 270,400
196 kahikatea-trees, estimated to contain ... 294,000
88 totara-trees, estimated to contain 61,600
70 matai-trees, estimated to contain 28,000

Upset price, £476 14s. 5d.

This timber is situated in the eastern branch of the Taikirau Stream. The timber on this section is all of good quality.

SECTION 64.
Marked I.

Measured,—
60 green kauri-trees, containing ... 209,059
36 dry kauri-trees, containing ... 117,274

Estimated,—
933 rimu-trees, estimated to contain... 793,050
332 kahikatea-trees, estimated to contain ... 498,000
292 totara-trees, estimated to contain 219,000
41 matai-trees, estimated to contain 24,600

Upset price, £825 12s. 11d.

This timber is situated partly in the eastern branch of Taikirau Stream, and partly in a branch of Ramarama Stream. The timber is all of good quality.

CONDITIONS.

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

2. No tender will be considered wherein a less amount is offered for the timber than the upset prices stated herein.

3. The total upset prices for the timber have been assessed at the undermentioned prices :—

Per 100 Sup. Ft.
s. d.
Kahikatea (white-pine) ... 0 6
Kauri ... 2 0
Rimu ... 0 6
Matai ... 1 0
Totara ... 1 6

Time for removal of timber: Three (3) years. Any timber which has been felled and not removed at the end of the term, owing to there being no fresh, or for any other valid reason, may be removed at any time within six months from such date; provided that the consent of the Tokerau District Maori Land Board is obtained, it being satisfied that the non-removal of the timber is not due to any negligence or fault on the part of the purchaser.

4. Any tenderer who submits an offer for a group of sections is required to state the length of time he desires for the removal of the timber in excess of the three years aforementioned. The Board may, if it thinks fit, grant an extension of time; but in any case such tenderer will be required to remove the timber from one section only at a time, so that when the timber is removed the section may revert to the Board, subject to tramway rights (if any), before the removal of timber on another section is commenced.

5. The quantities stated are standing measurements, and only those trees bearing the special distinguishing brand set out in the Schedule in connection with each section are included in this sale.

6. 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 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 Tokerau District Maori Land Board if for any reason the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

7. The licensee shall make and deliver, on a date to be fixed by the President, a statement of the number and