MAY 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1679

within six months from the above date of closing of tenders (unless previously formally withdrawn), providing, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset price stated herein.

7. Tenders must be submitted on forms which will be supplied on application to the Postmasters, Paeroa and Waihi, or to the above office, 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 for the 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, within fourteen days after date of acceptance, together with the timber-cutting license fee of £1 1s.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Southland Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands Office,
Invercargill, 27th February, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that Section 31A, Block IV, Aparima Hundred, Southland Land District, will be offered for sale by public auction for cash at this office at 11 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 29th day of May, 1912.

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

Lands in Southland Land District for Sale or Selection.

District Lands Office,
Invercargill, 27th February, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that Sections 10A, and 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24, 47, 48, and 49, Block XXIV, Invercargill Hundred, Southland Land District, are open for sale or selection under the said Act; and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 22nd day of May, 1912.

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

Land in Taranaki Land District to be disposed of under Section 131 of the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands Office,
New Plymouth, 11th March, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that part of Section 23, Block IX, Ohura Survey District, containing 3 roods 8·9 perches, will be disposed of, under section 131 of the said Act, to the holder of adjoining land on or after Friday, the 14th day of June, 1912.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Taranaki Land District for Disposal under Section 128 of the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands Office,
New Plymouth, 19th February, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that part Section 7, Block XV, Ohura Survey District, Taranaki Land District, containing approximately 15 acres 2 roods, will be disposed of under section 128 of the said Act, to the holder of adjoining land, on or after Friday, the 31st day of May, 1912.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Auckland Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands Office,
Auckland, 5th February, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land will be offered for sale by public auction at this office at 11 o’clock a.m. on Friday, the 31st day of May, 1912.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—EDEN COUNTY.—SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND.

Weighted with £60, valuation for improvements consisting of shed and fencing.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Education Reserve for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Hokitika, 16th April, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up till 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 22nd day of May, 1912, for a lease of the undermentioned reserve for a term of twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for further successive terms of twenty-one years, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.—TOWN OF AHAURA.—EDUCATION RESERVE.

Weighted with £20, valuation for clearing, orchard, and fencing.

Terms and Conditions of Lease.

1. Tenders to be indorsed “Lease of Sections 33, 34, 35, Town of Ahaura,” and to be addressed to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hokitika.

2. Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of one half-year’s rent at the rate offered, together with lease and registration fees, the amount of the valuation for improvements, and stamp duty.

3. Term of lease is twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for successive terms of twenty-one years.

4. Rent of renewal lease to be fixed by arbitration. If lessee does not desire new lease at end of any term, land to be leased by auction. The incoming lessee to pay the value of the improvements, which is to be handed over to the outgoing lessee.

5. No transfer or sublease allowed without consent.

6. Lessee to keep the land clear of noxious weeds.

7. Interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum to be paid on rent in arrear.

8. Buildings on land to be insured.

9. Lease is liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

The form of lease, which is under section 2 (5) of the Education Reserves Amendment Act, 1910, and section 5 (e) of the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, may be perused and full particulars obtained at this office.

H. D. M. HASZARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Marlborough Land District for Disposal under Section 128 of the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 7th May, 1912.

NOTICE is hereby given that, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that part of Section 7, Block II, Heringa Survey District, containing 4 acres 1 rood 10 perches, will be disposed of to the holder of adjoining land under section 128 of the Land Act, 1908, on and after Friday, 9th August, 1912.

W. H. SKINNER,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.