Aug. 5.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2847

8. 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.

9. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture if the lessee fails to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within twenty-one days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

In addition to the above, the following conditions apply to the Waite whena Domain only:—

1. The lessee will at all times during the said term keep in good repair and condition, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, all hedges, fences, and gates in, upon, and about the said land, and shall so yield them up at the expiration of the term.

2. The public shall at all times have the free right of ingress and egress over the land comprised in the lease for bona fide recreation, but no person shall trespass with dog or firearms on the said land.

3. No buildings shall be erected on any portion of the domain.

4. The lessor shall have the right at any time to plant trees on the domain, or to fence off a portion for a football or cricket ground or a ground for sports of any kind, and the rent shall be reduced in proportion to the area taken.

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

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Nelson Land District for Disposal under the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 2nd 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 provision of section 14 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1912, on and after Monday, the 8th day of November, 1915.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

Part of Section 12, Block VII, Matiri Survey District: Area, 170 acres.

F. A. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Auckland Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 2nd August, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Friday, the 10th day of September, 1915, for a lease for ten years of the undermentioned land, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

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

SECTION 248B: Area, 31 perches; annual rental (minimum), £20.

Situated adjoining Courthouse at Rawene. Weighted with £550, being valuation for improvements consisting of four houses, garden, fencing, &c.

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 aforesaid 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 Auckland Land District for Disposal under the Land Act, 1915.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 26th July, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of section 326 of the Land Act, 1908, that six acres of Crown land adjoining Section 1, Block IX, Mangamuka Survey District, Auckland Land District will be disposed of, in accordance with the provisions of the said Act, on or after Monday, 1st November, 1915.

H. M. SKEET,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Nelson Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 5th July, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Nelson, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 18th August, 1915, in terms of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.—WAIMEA COUNTY.—WANGAPEKA SURVEY DISTRICT.

SECTION 3, Block III: Area, 45 acres; term, twenty-one years; upset yearly rent, £5.

Weighted with £8, valuation for fencing.

About 30 acres fair, flat, ploughable land; remainder steep hills covered with fern, manuka, and blackberries. Distant about forty-nine miles from Nelson—thirty-seven by train and twelve by formed road.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The lease shall be for the term of twenty-one years, without right of renewal.

2. 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 January, 1916, £1 1s. lease fee, and valuation for improvements.

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.

4. Possession will be given on the day of 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.