Oct. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3723

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Taranaki Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 3rd October, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given that the license of the under-mentioned section having been forfeited by resolution of the Taranaki Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.

SECTION 1, Block X, Mahoe Survey District. Formerly held by C. E. Thurston and L. W. Carter. Tenure: O.R.P. 875. Reason for forfeiture: Selectors’ request.

H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

Land in Nelson Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 30th September, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned 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.

SECTION 10, Block XV, Tadmor Survey District. Formerly held by Maurice Francis Connor. Tenure: R.L. 291.

H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

Lands in Southland Land District for Disposal under the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Invercargill, 29th September, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land will be disposed of under the provisions of the said Act on or after Thursday, 14th January, 1915.

SCHEDULE.

SOUTHLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Wallace County.—Wairio Survey District.
SECTION 237, Block XIV: Area, 3 acres 1 rood 29 perches.

Wallace County.—Town of Waimatuku.

A. R. P.
Sections 1 to 22, Block XII: Area, 5 2 0
,, 25 and 26, ,, XIII: ,, 0 2 0
,, 1 to 10} ,, XIV: ,, 6 2 0
,, 13 ,, 28}
,, 2 ,, 7} ,, XV: ,, 5 2 0
,, 9 ,, 24}

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

Reserve for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Hokitika, 2nd October, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Hokitika, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, 11th November, 1914, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendment.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND COUNTY.—POERUA SURVEY DISTRICT.
RESERVE 1537, Block V: Area, 4 acres; upset annual rent, £1; term, twenty-one years.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. One half-year’s rent at the rate bid, together with lease fee of £1 1s., to be deposited on the fall of the hammer.
2. Possession to be given on day of sale.
3. Term of lease, twenty-one years.
4. No conditions to be imposed as to residence or improvements.
5. Rent to be payable half-yearly, in advance.
6. Lessee to keep all fences, drains, &c., in repair, and to keep watercourses clear from weeds.
7. Lessee to have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the land comprised in the lease except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.
8. Lessee to prevent the growth and spread of noxious weeds, and shall with all reasonable despatch cause the same to be removed.
9. Lessee to discharge all rates, taxes, and other assessments that may become due and payable.
10. Lessee not to remove gravel without consent.
11. Lease to be subject to termination on twelve months’ notice being given in the event of the land being required for any other purpose.
12. Lessee to have no right to compensation for any improvements effected by him, nor to compensation for termination of the lease or any other reason, except in the event of the land being resumed under the preceding clause, when fair valuation will be allowed for any improvements effected by the lessee, existing at the time of giving the said notice.
13. Right to minerals reserved to the Crown.
14. Lease to be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the lease within thirty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.
15. If lease forfeited, lessee not to be entitled to any compensation for improvements.

Full particulars may be obtained at this office.

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

Lands in Auckland Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 15th September, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands will be offered for sale by public auction, for cash or on deferred payments, at this office on Friday, the 27th day of November, 1914, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and amendments, and the Land for Settlements Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—MATAMATA COUNTY.—TAPAPA SURVEY DISTRICT.—MANGAWHERO SETTLEMENT.

SECTION 21, Block VII: Area, 3 acres; upset price, £30.
Section 22, Block VII: Area, 3 acres; upset price, £30.
Section 24, Block VII: Area, 3 acres; upset price, £30.

Level to very gently undulating land, agricultural and pastoral, of good light loamy nature, all in mixed English grasses, with the exception of Section 21, 1 acre of which is covered in gorse and some Canadian thistle, and the remainder in old grass. Sections are suitable for country tradesman, &c., being close to creamery and school sites. Three miles and a quarter distant from Matamata Railway-station and township road frontage. Section 24 is fenced, and subdivision fence runs through Section 22. Value of fences is included in price of land.

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

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Lands in Canterbury Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 25th September, 1914.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands will be offered for sale by public auction, for cash or on deferred payments, at the County Council Chambers at Waimate on Wednesday, the 18th day of November, 1914, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, the Land for Settlements Act, 1908, and amendments.