SEPT. 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2903

there are two large outlet drains, one being situated on the reserve along northern boundary of Section 37, and the other along the southern boundary of Section 41. In addition there is a small drain along the southern boundaries of Sections 42 and 43 and 44 and 45; also along the western and southern boundaries of Section 50. It is intended to construct drains on the southern boundaries of Sections 38 and 40.

The Waikaka Outlet Drain, on the reserve between Sections 36, 31, 32, and 37, carries good water from the Waikaka Stream all the year round; consequently a good supply of water can be obtained for stock. In addition, good water can also be obtained from the subdivisional drain on the southern boundary of Section 50, as this drain taps a creek rising in the hills.

At Waikaka there is a store and post-office, known as Patetonga, which has telegraphic communication with Thames over a private line. The nearest school and creamery is at Tahuna, some eight miles distant by formed road. A village (to be known as Patetonga) is now being laid out in the vicinity of the lands to be offered, and in due course will be put up for public auction. Creamery and school sites are laid off in this vicinity.

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

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands

Land in Hawke’s Bay Land District for Disposal under the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Napier, 25th June, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned lands will be disposed of under the provisions of Part III of the said Act on or after Thursday, the 2nd day of October, 1913.

SCHEDULE.

HAWKE’S BAY LAND DISTRICT.

ROBT. T. SADD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Milling-timber in Nelson Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 18th August, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned timber will be offered for sale by public auction at this office at 10 o’clock a.m. on Thursday, 9th October, 1913, in terms of the Land Act, 1908, and the Timber Regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

Sections 14 and 15, Block III, Wai-iti Survey District.

227,500 sup. feet of rimu, at 6d. per 100 ft. .. 56 17 6
47,500 ,, birch, at 6d. per 100 ft. .. 11 17 6
16,300 ,, matai, at 1s. per 100 ft. .. 8 3 0

291,300 sup. feet. Upset price : £76 18 0

The sections are situated seventeen miles from Wakefield Post-office and railway-station—sixteen miles by good dray-road, balance by unformed road.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The right to cut and remove the timber will be generally in accordance with the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the Timber Regulations made thereunder.

2. The purchaser shall pay the purchase-money as follows: 10 per cent. on the fall of the hammer, together with £1 1s. (license fee), half of the balance in three months and the other half in six months.

3. The purchaser shall have the right to cut the timber under license during the period of six months from date of sale.

4. The licensee shall not put, throw, or place, or allow to be put, thrown, or placed, in any river, stream, or watercourse, or into any place where it may be washed into a stream, river, or watercourse, any sawdust or refuse.

5. In the event of the timber not being disposed of at auction, applications may be received and dealt with at any time within six months from the above date of sale (unless previously formally withdrawn); provided, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset price stated herein.

6. No compensation will be given, nor shall any be claimed, for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in respect to the timber, or in these conditions.

7. The attention of intending purchasers is directed particularly to clauses 9, 17, 18, 22, and 27 of the Timber Regulations, copies of which may be obtained on application.

F. A. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Settlement Land in Canterbury Land District open for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 20th August, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned land is open for selection on renewable lease; and applications will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, 30th September, 1913.

Applicants will have to appear personally before the Land Board at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, at 10 o’clock a.m. on Thursday, the 2nd October, 1913, to answer any questions the Land Board may ask, but if any applicant so desires he may be examined by the Land Board of the district in which he resides.

The ballot for the section, if there is more than one applicant, will be held at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Thursday, 2nd October, 1913, at the conclusion of the examination of applicants.

Preference will be given to landless applicants who have children dependent on them, or who have within the preceding two years been twice unsuccessful at former ballots.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—ASHBURTON COUNTY.—CORWAR SURVEY DISTRICT.—AVENEL SETTLEMENT.

First-class land.

The improvements which are included in the price of the section consist of 186 chains of fencing, valued at £80.

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

C. R. POLLEN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Marlborough Land District for Disposal under Section 14 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 19th August, 1913.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned lands will be disposed of under the provisions of section 14 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912, on or after Thursday the 27th November, 1913.

SCHEDULE.

MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.

W. H. SKINNER,
Commissioner of Crown Lands