Section 55 consists of rich peat country, resting on timber
and clay. Sections 56 and 57 are poorer, the peat being
deepen. These sections are covered with wiwi, flax, and
rough feed.

The sections are all situated about 15 ft. to 20 ft. above
sea-level, and are also above all flood-levels.

All necessary main drains have been constructed, whilst
the roads as before mentioned are under construction. There
are main outlet drains along each road, and, in addition,
there are large outlet drains on the northern boundary of
Sections 1, 2, and 3, and on the back boundary of Sections
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and also on the back boundary between
Sections 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57, Block XIII. These outlet
drains serve as outlets for several creeks that rise in the
adjoining hills, and, with the exception of the Waikaka Tram-
way Road drain, carry fresh water throughout the year.

At Waikaka, or, as it is now known, Patetonga, there is
a store and post-office, which has telephonic communication
with Thames over a private line. A village has been sub-
divided here, and will be offered for sale at an early date.
A school is being erected in Patetonga Village, and should
be completed within a few months. At present all cream
from the district is shipped by launch from Patetonga Landing,
but creamery sites have been laid off at both Patetonga and
Ngarua. At Ngarua a village has been subdivided, and will
in future be known as Kaihere Village. These subdivisions
will be offered for sale at an early date. At Ngarua there
is a temporary school, but a building has been promised by
the Education Board.

Section 13, Block XVI, Piaka Survey District, is situated
on the Morrinsville-Waitakaruru Road, between Kaihere and
Patetonga Villages, distant about a mile from the former
and three and a half miles from the latter. Comprises about
25 acres of shallow peat swamp, covered with wiwi, raupo,
and flax; whilst the balance is low-lying undulating country,
covered with fern and manuka. All ploughable. Permanent
water in two small gullies that intersect the section.

IMPROVEMENTS.

The improvements which are included in the capital value
of the sections are as follows:

Block IX, Waihou Survey District.

Section 1—Half share in 22 chains of drain on northern
boundary. Section 2—Half share in 26½ chains of drain on
northern boundary. Section 3—Half share in 33½ chains
of drain on northern boundary. Section 4—Half share in
26½ chains of drain on southern boundary. Section 5—Half
share in 26½ chains of drain on southern boundary. Section 6
—Half share in 27 chains of drain on southern boundary.
Section 7—Half share in 26½ chains of drain on northern
boundary. Section 8—Half share in 26½ chains of drain on
northern boundary. Section 9—Half share in 27 chains of
drain on northern boundary.

Block XIII, Waihou Survey District.

Section 52—Half share in 18 chains of drain on southern
boundary. Section 53—Half share in 17½ chains of drain
on southern boundary. Section 54—Half share in 27 chains
of drain on southern boundary. Section 55—Half share in
18 chains of drain on northern boundary. Section 56—
Half share in 17½ chains of drain on northern boundary.
Section 57—Half share in 27½ chains of drain on northern
boundary.

Block XVI, Piako Survey District.

Section 13—Half share in 20 chains of drain on eastern
boundary.

Plans and full particulars may be obtained at this office.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Nelson Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 8th February, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve
will be offered for lease by public auction at this office
on Tuesday, 30th March, 1915, at 11 o'clock a.m., under the
provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908,
and its amendments.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.—TOWN OF MURCHISON.

PART Section 94A, Square 170 : Area, 9 acres 1 rood ; upset
annual rental, £7.

Description of Reserve.

All flat land of good quality, suitable for grazing or pastoral
purposes. There is a considerable amount of blackberry
on the land.

Terms and Conditions of Lease.

1. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser, and shall
   deposit one half-year's rent, together with rent for the broken
   period between the date of sale and the 1st day of July, 1915,
   and £1 1s. lease fee.

2. The lease shall be for the term of fourteen years, without
   right of renewal, but shall be subject to termination at any
   time by twelve months' notice in the event of the land being
   required by the Government.

3. 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, or on account of the
   aforesaid possible resumption or for any other cause.

4. Possession will be given on the day of the sale.

5. The rent shall be payable half-yearly, in advance, on
   the 1st day of January and July in each year.

6. The lessee will 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.

7. 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 gorse, sweetbrier, broom, or other noxious
   weeds or plants, as may be directed by the Commissioner
   of Crown Lands.

8. The lease will 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 be
   fulfilled.

F. A. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Rural Lands in Auckland Land District Open for Sale or
Selection.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 5th February, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned lands
are open for sale or selection, in terms of the Land
Act, 1908, and its amendments, either for cash, for occupation
with right of purchase, or for renewable lease, at the
option of the applicant; and applications will be received
at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, and at
the Courthouse, Paeroa, on Friday, 26th March, 1915, up to
4 o'clock p.m.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.—HAURAKI PLAINS.—FIRST-CLASS
LAND.

Ohinemuri County.—Waihou Survey District.

Thames County.—Waihou Survey District.

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