3530

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 100

price; and thereafter, but within six years, to the value of another 10 per cent. of the price. In addition to the foregoing, and within six years, improvements are also to be effected to the value of £1 for every acre of first-class land, 10s. for every acre of second-class land, and 2s. 6d. for every acre of third-class land.

11. Transfer not allowed until expiration of fifth year of lease, except under extraordinary circumstances, and then only with permission.

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

A special condition of the lease of Section 67, Block II, Heatherlea Settlement, is that the lessee shall, as soon as possible, establish on the section an apiary to be approved by and maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Department of Agriculture.

Full particulars may be ascertained at this office.

T. N. BRODRICK,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 3rd September, 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that the right to cut and remove the timber on the undermentioned Crown lands will be offered for sale by public auction in one lot at Gardiner's Hall, Taumarunui, at 11 o'clock a.m. on Friday, the 6th day of November, 1914, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the Timber Regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT. - SECTIONS 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK II, PIOPIOTEA WEST SURVEY DISTRICT. Area of Milling-timber, 292 Acres 2 Roods.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The right to cut and remove the timber will be sold generally in accordance with the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, the Timber Regulations made thereunder, and the following conditions, and may contain such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary in the interests of the Crown or of the public.

2. The quantities of the various timbers set forth in the above Schedule are approximate only, and are furnished for the information of intending purchasers, who are expected, previous to the sale to make their own estimate of the quantity of timber. No contract for purchase shall be voidable, nor shall the licensee be entitled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber being of less quantity, quality, and kind than as stated herein; nor shall any extra sum be claimed by the Crown if for any reason the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

3. The successful bidder shall purchase the whole of the timber, and shall, on the fall of the hammer; pay in cash a deposit of one-fifth of the amount bid, together with £1 1s. license fee, and shall also deposit four promissory notes, each for one-fourth of the balance, each payable on demand and endorsed by two persons to be approved by the Commissioner; such promissory notes shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per centum per annum, as from date of sale, in accordance with clause 86 of the regulations. These promissory notes will be presented--the first at an interval of four months from the date of sale, and the others at subsequent intervals of four months; but they may be presented for payment at earlier dates if more than a due proportion of timber is found to be cut, or should any breach of the conditions occur, or if in the opinion of the Commissioner the interest of the Crown is jeopardized.

4. The purchaser shall have the right to cut all the timber thereon during a period of two years from the date of sale. The license shall only be for the cutting and removal of the timber, and shall give no right to the use of the land.

5. The timber shall be cut in a face, and the Crown reserves the right of following up the mill- workings by felling and grassing such areas as from time to time will have been cleared of milling-timber, or of disposing of the and sufficient timber shall be left for fencing and general farming purposes.

6. The licensee shall not put, throw, or place, or allow to be put, thrown, or placed, into any river, stream, or water-course, or into any place where it may be washed into any river, stream, or watercourse, any sawdust or other sawmill refuse.

7. The licensee shall have the right to haul or shoot timber over Section 4, Block II, Piopiotea West, as required, but he will be responsible for any damage to stock or fences.

8. In the event of the above not being disposed of, 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.

9. No compensation will be given nor shall any be claimed for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in respect of the lot or in these conditions.

10. Any timber not specified milled for sale shall be purchased at the rate of 6d. per 100 sup. ft.

The measurements are quarter girth measurements.

Full particulars may be ascertained and copies of the Timber Regulations obtained at this office.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Education Reserve in Nelson Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 1st September, 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned education reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at this office on Wednesday, 28th October, 1914, under the provisions of the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and amendments, and the Public Bodies' Leases Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.-MURCHISON COUNTY,-MATIRI SURVEY DISTRICT.-EDUCATION RESERVE.

Second-class Land.

SECTION 14, Block IV : Area, 541 acres; upset annual rental, £20 6s.

Mainly covered with bush, principally brown and silver birch, with the exception of a few small open flats along the Owen River. From flat to low hills of a good quality, suitable for pastoral purposes. Access from Glenhope Railway-station by dray-road, fifteen miles.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. A half-year's rent at rate offered, and lease and registration fees (£2 2s.), to be paid on fall of hammer.

2. Term of lease, twenty-one years from date of sale, with perpetual right of renewal for further successive terms of twenty-one years.

3. 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 improvements, which is to be handed over to outgoing lessee, less any sums due to the Crown.

4. No transfer or sublease allowed without the consent of the Land Board.

5. Lessee to cultivate and improve land, and keep it clear of weeds. Creeks, drains, and watercourses to be kept open.

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

7. Buildings on land to be kept in good order, repair, and condition.

8. No gravel to be removed from the land without consent of the Land Board.

9. Lessee will not carry on any offensive trade.

10. Consent of Land Board to be obtained before making improvements.

11. Lessee to pay all rates, taxes, and assessments.

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

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

F. A. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.