Sept. 23.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3333

Applications invited for the Position of Hemp-grader, Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce. Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 20th September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 2nd October, 1915, for the position of Hemp-grader, Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce, Wellington.

2. Applications (to be made on form P.S.C. 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants should show that they possess—
   (a.) Thorough knowledge of New Zealand hemp;
   (b.) Recent practical experience in hemp-milling;
   (c.) Practical knowledge of hemp-milling machinery and of manufacture of cordage.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £250; maximum, £300.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Clerk, Stores Branch, Public Works Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 21st September, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 2nd October, 1915, from officers of the Public Service, for the position of Clerk, Stores Branch, Public Works Department, Wellington.

2. Applications must be made on forms obtainable from the Permanent Head of the Public Works Department, or from this office.

3. Applicants should possess a knowledge of costing Home manufacturers’ invoices and experience in correspondence, stock, ledger, and accounts, and preparation of indent orders.

The position will be graded in the Clerical Division, Class VI. Salary to be considered in connection with present salary.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in Nelson Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 21st September, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the leases and licenses of the undermentioned lands having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Nelson Land Board, the said lands have thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.
NELSON LAND DISTRICT.
Section 4, Block III, Matiri Survey District.
Tenure: R.L. Lease No. 15. Formerly held by Henry Thomas.

Section 5, Block IX, Brighton Survey District.
Tenure: P.L. License No. 206. Formerly held by E. L. K. Fishburn.

F. H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

Land in Otago Land District for Disposal under the Land Act, 1908.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Dunedin, 20th September, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that the undermentioned land will be sold in terms of section 131 of the Land Act, 1908, on or after Thursday, the 23rd December, 1915.

SCHEDULE.
OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.—TUAPEKA COUNTY.—GREENVALE SURVEY DISTRICT.
Part Section 2, Block XIII: Area, 2 roods.

ROBT. T. SADD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 21st September, 1915.

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, the 23rd day of December, 1915.

SCHEDULE.
MARLBOROUGH LAND DISTRICT.
Section 23, Block I, Arapawa Survey District: Area, 112 acres.

H. G. PRICE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Taranaki Land District open for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 20th September, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to section 21 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1913, that the undermentioned land is open for selection on the optional system; and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, New Plymouth, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, 12th October, 1915.

SCHEDULE.
TARANAKI LAND DISTRICT.—CLIFTON COUNTY.—UPPER WAITARA SURVEY DISTRICT.
Second-class Land.
Section 4, Block XII: Area, 794 acres. Capital value £800. Occupation with right of purchase: Half-yearly rent, £20. Renewable lease: Half-yearly rent, £16.

Weighted with £60, valuation for improvements consisting of 30 acres felled (£45) and 10 chains fencing (£15).

Situated at the junction of the Marco and Mangaowata Roads. Access from Whangamomona Railway-station about ten miles distant—by metalled road for about four miles and a half, formed dray-road two miles, and 6 ft. track remaining distance. Easy hilly to broken country, running up steep from the Mangaowata Road and Stream. The forest is heavy, comprising principally tawa, with a sprinkling of pines, and a dense undergrowth of supplejacks, pongas, ferns, raurekau, mahoe, &c. In addition to the above 30 acres felled, about 20 acres have been felled and not burned, and is now scrub. Soil good strong loam, on blue papa formation; well watered. Elevation ranges from 500 ft. to 1,000 ft. above sea-level.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserves in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 21st September, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserves will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, on Thursday, the 4th day of November, 1915, at 2.30 o’clock p.m., under the provisions of section 329 of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.
CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.—AMURI COUNTY.—HAMMER SPRINGS TOWNSHIP.
Section 6, Block II: Area, 1 rood 32 perches; upset annual rent, £3.

Section 16,* Block III: Area, 3 roods; upset annual rent, £1 10s.

Section 21, Block III: Area, 3 roods; upset annual rent, £1 10s.

Section 22, Block III: Area, 1 acre 0 roods 26 perches; upset annual rent, £1 10s.

Section 1, Block V: Area, 2 roods; upset annual rent, £1 10s.

*Weighted with £5 16s. for fencing and trees.

Good flat land, near the Hanmer Springs.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. A deposit of a half-year’s rent, together with £1 1s. lease fee, must be paid on the fall of the hammer, or with the application for the lease.