Nov. 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3921

6. 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.

7. The lessee shall once a year during the said term, and
   at the proper season of the year, properly cut and trim all
   live fences now on the demised land, or which may be planted
   thereon during the said term.

8. The rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free
   from all deductions whatsoever.

9. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee
   shall fail 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.

10. Possession will be given on date of the sale.

The reserve is described for the general information of
intending bidders, who are recommended, nevertheless, to
make a personal inspection, as the Department is not re-
sponsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

Full particulars may be ascertained at this office.

C. R. POLLEN,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Pastoral Lands in Hauraki Mining District, Auckland Land District, for License.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 22nd November, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands
are open for license, under the Regulations for the
Occupation of Pastoral Lands, in Hauraki Mining District;
and applications will be received at the District Lands and
Survey Office, Auckland, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Monday,
24th January, 1916.

The ballot will be held on Thursday, 27th January, 1916,
at 2.30 o’clock p.m., at the District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—THAMES COUNTY.—THAMES
SURVEY DISTRICT.

BLOCKS I, II, IV, and V: Area, 2,320 acres.

Broken land, mostly covered with burnt forest and old
kauri-workings, with some green forest at the northern end
of the block, and a certain amount of rough feed at points
where mining operations have been previously carried on.
Soil of poor quality; generally well watered throughout the
block. Distant one mile to four miles and a half from Tararu,
of which distance three miles is by well-formed and metalled
road, and two to five miles from Thames by bridle-track.

Block II: Area, 416 acres.

Broken land, formerly covered with heavy mixed forest;
all timber suitable for mining has now been removed; well
watered. Accessible by road up Tararu Stream, about three
miles from Tararu.

Section 6, Block V: Area, 550 acres; capital value, £415.

Rough, hilly country, about 300 acres in fern and manuka;
balance ordinary mixed forest, with a few scattered kauri-
rickers of no commercial value in south-west corner. Soil
inferior clay; fairly watered by small streams. Situated
six miles and a half from Thames Post-office by metalled
cart-road, except the last six chains, which is unformed.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1. Term of license, twenty-one years, with conditional right
   of renewal.

2. Rent payable on 1st January and 1st July in each year.

3. Applications must be accompanied by a plan.

4. The maximum area that may be applied for is 1,000
   acres and the minimum 25 acres.

5. License gives no right to timber, minerals, or kauri-
   gum.

6. Improvements.—Licensee is required to improve the
   land within one year to the value of 10 per cent. of the price;
   within two years, to the value of another 10 per cent. of the
   price; and thereafter, but within six years, to the value of
   another 10 per cent. of the price. In addition to the fore-
   going, 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.

7. Personal residence is compulsory.

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

9. Right to take roads is reserved.

10. License is liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Auckland District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 22nd November, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be
received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Friday,
the 7th day of January, 1916, for a lease for ten years of
the undermentioned land, under the provisions of the Public
Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—HOKIANGA COUNTY.—RAWENE
TOWN.

SECTION 247c: Area, 13 perches; annual rental (minimum),
£12.

Situated adjoining wharf at Rawene, in main street.
Weighted with £400, being valuation for improvements con-
sisting of store and dwelling.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The lease shall be subject to resumption by six months’
   notice in the event of the land being required by the Crown.

2. The lessee shall have no right to compensation, either
   for improvements put on the land or on account of the afore-
   said possible resumption, or for any other cause; but he may,
   on the expiration or sooner determination of the lease, remove
   all buildings or fences erected by him, but not otherwise.

3. The lessee shall not sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose
   of his interest in the lease without the written consent of the
   Commissioner of Crown Lands.

4. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of all
   noxious weeds on the land, 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.

5. The lessee shall discharge all rates, taxes, charges, and
   other assessments that may become due and payable.

6. Rental payments in arrear for two calendar months
   shall render the lease liable to termination; or a breach of
   covenant in the lease, expressed or implied, shall entitle
   the Crown to re-enter and determine the lease.

7. Tenders to be endorsed on the outside “Tender for
   Lease,” and to be accompanied by the first half-year’s rent,
   at the rate tendered, and lease fee (£1 1s.).

8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Full particulars may be ascertained on application at this
office.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 23rd August, 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 Monday, the 29th day of November, 1915.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

SECTION 8, Block III, Tutaki Survey District: Area, 4 acres.

F. A. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Blenheim, 26th October, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 326
of the Land Act, 1908, that Section 10B, Block VI,
Gore Survey District, Marlborough Land District, con-
taining 336 acres 2 roods, will be disposed of under the
provisions of the said Act on or after Monday, the 31st day
of January, 1916.

H. G. PRICE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 19th October, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of section 326 of
the Land Act, 1908, that 23 acres in Block VI,
Pirongia Survey District, Auckland Land District, will be
disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the said
Act on or after Monday, the 24th day of January, 1916.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands