3724
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 124

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in Otago Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 1st November, 1915.

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

SCHEDULE.

OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.

Section 11, Block VII, Catlins Survey District.

TENURE: O.R.P. License No. 431. Formerly held by John Barry. Reason for forfeiture: Section abandoned.

Section 20, Block XIV, Rimu Survey District.

Tenure: O.R.P. License No. 486. Formerly held by A. G. M. Lucas. Reason for forfeiture: Section abandoned.

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

Lands in Wellington Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 1st November, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, 21st December, 1915, for leases of the undermentioned lands under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and the Land Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.

RESERVES.

Town of Mangaweka North.

SECTIONS 5 and 6, Block IV: Area, 1 rood 36 perches; minimum annual rent, £1 15s.; term, seven years.

Flat land, in grass. Soil of light loam, on stony formation.

Town of Rangataua.

Section 4, Block IX: Area, 1 acre 2 roods 3 perches; minimum annual rent, £3; term, seven years.

Situated in Suburbs of Rangataua. All flat land, felled, grassed, and ring fenced. Loamy soil, on volcanic-grit formation.

Town of Owhangō.

Section 19, Block III: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, £1; term, seven years.

Section 3, Block V: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, £1; term, seven years.

Owhangō is about fifteen miles south of Taumarunui by Main Trunk Railway.

Town of Rangataua.

Section 3, Block V: Area, 1 rood 4 perches; minimum annual rent, £2; term, seven years.

Section 10, Block VI: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, £2; term, seven years.

Section 11, Block VI: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, £2; term, seven years.

Section 22, Block VI: Area, 1 rood 32 perches; minimum annual rent, £1 10s.; term, seven years.

Rangataua is about three miles east of Ohakune by Main Trunk Railway.

Town of Mataroa.

Sections 4 and 5, Block X: Area, 2 roods; minimum annual rent, £1 10s.; term, seven years.

Access from Mataroa Railway-station, about half a mile distant. Level land, in native grass. Soil good loam, on papa formation.

Town of Scarborough.

Section 3, Block III: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, 10s.; term, fourteen years.

Section 7, Block III: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, 10s.; term, fourteen years.

Section 4, Block VI: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, 10s.; term, fourteen years.

Section 13, Block VI: Area, 1 rood; minimum annual rent, 10s.; term, fourteen years.

Access from Pahiatua Railway-station, about thirty chains distant by metalled and unformed roads. Flat land, in grass. Soil of good quality, on shingle formation.

Village of Umutoi.

Sections 23 and 24: Area, 2 roods 39 perches; minimum annual rent, 10s.; term, seven years.

Situated at junction of the Apiti–Norsewood and Umutoi Roads. Access from Apiti or Ashhurst, about nine miles and thirty miles distant respectively by metalled roads. Flat and easy sloping land, felled and grassed. Soil of fair quality, on shingle formation.

NOTE.—The owner of the improvements on this section may remove them within one month from date of offering, in the event of his not becoming the purchaser of the lease.

Village of Mangatainoka.

Section 26, Block IV: Area, 7 acres 1 rood 34 perches; minimum annual rent, £6; term, fourteen years (from 1st January, 1916).

Situated about a mile from Mangatainoka Railway-station, from which there is access by metalled road. Flat and easy sloping land, in grass. Soil of good quality, on shingle formation. Possession will be given on 1st January, 1916.

Patea County.—Omahine Survey District.

Section 5, Block V: Area, 10 acres; minimum annual rent, £3 15s.; term, five years.

Situated in the Upper Waitotara District on the Omata Road, access being from Waverley, about fifteen miles distant—fourteen miles by dray-road and a mile by bridle-track. All in grass, about half is flat, and half comprises easy hills. Soil of good quality, on papa formation. Watered by constant running streams.

Pahiatua County.—Mangahao Survey District.

Section 23, Block VII: Area, 9 acres; minimum annual rent, £6 10s.; term, seven years (from 1st January, 1916).

Situated on the Ridge Road adjoining Suburbs of Scarborough. Access from Pahiatua Railway-station, about a mile distant by metalled road. Easy sloping land, felled and grassed. Soil of good quality, on papa formation. Possession will be given on 1st January, 1916.

CROWN LAND.

Rangitikei County.—Hautapu Survey District.

Section 9, Block I: Area, 11 acres 3 roods; minimum annual rent, £2 7s.; term, five years.

Situated on the Mataroa–Mangaweka Road, access being from Taihape, about seven miles distant by a formed dray-road, half of which is metalled. Easy undulating country, with soil of light loam, on papa formation. Forest is open mixed bush, with most of the undergrowth destroyed. Elevation about 1,800 ft. above sea-level.

Suburbs of Mataroa.

Section 43: Area, 1 acre 1 rood 12 perches; minimum annual rent, £2; term, five years.

Situated near Mataroa Railway-station. Flat land, in grass.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Residence and improvements are not compulsory. No compensation shall be claimed by the lessee, nor shall any be allowed by the Government, on account of any improvements effected by the lessee, nor for any other cause.

2. The leases shall be for the term specified.

3. The rent shall be paid half-yearly in advance.

4. The lessee shall have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the land comprised in the lease without the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

5. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of gorse, broom, and sweetbrier on the land comprised in the lease; and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove, or cause to be removed, all noxious weeds or plants as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

6. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee fails to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within thirty days after the date on which the same ought to have been fulfilled.

Tenders must be accompanied by marked cheque or post-office order for six months’ rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. lease fee, and must be marked on the envelope “Tender for Lease.”

Possession will be given on the day of acceptance of tender, except in the cases of Sections 26, Block IV, and 23, Block VII, Mangahao Survey District, possession of which will be given on 1st January, 1916.

The lands are described for the general information of intending tenderers, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Department is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

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

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