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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 71

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Nelson Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 23rd September, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the undermentioned land having been forfeited by resolution of the Nelson Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.
NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands

Land in Marlborough Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 23rd September, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the undermentioned land having been forfeited by resolution of the Marlborough Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.
MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.

W. F. MASSEY,
Minister of Lands.

Lands in Otonomomo Settlement, Otago Land District, for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Dunedin, 23rd September, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands are open for selection on renewable lease under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the Land for Settlements Act, 1908; and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, 11th November, 1913.

SCHEDULE.
OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—CLUTHA COUNTY.—CLUTHA SURVEY DISTRICT.—OTANOMOMO SETTLEMENT.

First-class Land.

IMPROVEMENTS.

The improvements included in the capital values of the allotments consist of boundary and internal fences and ditches valued as follows: Section 7A, £52 5s.; Section 8A, £36 17s.; Section 10A, £62; Section 11A, £56 5s.; Section 12A, £48 10s.; Section 14A, £13 4s.; Section 15A, £13 12s.; Section 16A, £15 4s.; Section 17A, £21 12s.; Section 18A, £16; Section 21A, £63 5s.; Section 22A, £35 12s.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.

Otonomomo Settlement is situated near the coast, between the Molyneux and Puera Rivers. The land is flat, and is only a few feet above sea-level. It is rich swamp land, suitable for dairying. Originally a flax swamp, it has now, by cutting and burning off the flax, by draining and by surface sowing, been brought to a state fit for cultivation. Parts have already been broken up, and good crops and grass grown. A large amount of draining has been done, and there are some good fences on the ground, both of which have been utilized as far as possible for allotment boundaries. The soil is first class, but will be at first somewhat difficult to work owing to the amount of timber in the ground.

The settlement is about six miles from Balclutha by formed road partly metalled, and the nearest railway-station is Otanomomo, on the Balclutha—Catlins River line, a mile and a half away. At the south-east corner of the settlement the Puera River is bridged, giving access to Port Molyneux, just across the river. At this township there is a school and post and telegraph office. There is a creamery close to the settlement.

Full particulars may be ascertained and plans obtained at this office.

E. W. WILMOT,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Taranaki Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 23rd September, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands will be offered for sale by public auction for cash at this office at 11 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, the 18th November,