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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 72

Applications invited for the Position of Assistant Teacher,
Education Department, Special School, Otekaike.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 21st June, 1916.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 12th July, 1916, for the position of Assistant Teacher, Education Department, Special School, Otekaike.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 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 be trained teachers with the capacity for teaching mentally defective boys, and should be able to take an active part in their games.

4. It is essential that the applicant be a musician; with ability to play the piano for entertainments, such as school operettas, accompanying songs, school work and drill. A knowledge of kindergarten will also be regarded as a recommendation.

5. If successful applicant does not hold a full certificate under the Education Act, the salary is subject to a deduction of 10 per cent.

6. Board and quarters are provided, in consideration of extra duties performed outside of school hours.

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

The position will be graded in the Educational Division. Salary, £100; maximum, £170.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Inspector of Mines,
Mines Department.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 23rd June, 1916.

A PPLICATIONS will be invited by the undersigned up till noon on the 14th July, 1916, for the position of Inspector of Mines, Mines Department, Wellington.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 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. An applicant must be the holder of a 1st class certificate under either the Mining Act or the Coal-mines Act.

4. He must have special experience in the use of high explosives.

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

The position will be graded in the Professional Division. Salary £310, maximum £400, per annum; with £26 per annum as outfit allowance.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Lands in Nelson Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, 27th June, 1916.

N OTICE 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.

W. F. MASSEY,
Minister of Lands.

Lands in Otago Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 28th June, 1916.

N OTICE is hereby given that the leases of the undermentioned 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 22, Block III, Glenomaru District.

TENURE: P.L. Lease No. 1022. Formerly held by G. Dawson. Reason for forfeiture: Non-payment of rent.

Section 51, Block III, Glenomaru District.

Tenure: P.L. Lease No. 1023. Formerly held by G. Dawson. Reason for forfeiture: Non-payment of rent.

W. F. MASSEY,
Minister of Lands.

Lands in Wellington Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 23rd June, 1916.

N OTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of section 21 of the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1913, that the undermentioned land is open for selection on renewable lease; and applications will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, the 26th July, 1916.

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

Preference will be given to soldiers (either discharged or on active service) and to landless applicants who have children dependent on them or who have within the preceding two years applied for land at least twice unsuccessfully.

The application of any single man of military age may be refused by the Land Board, unless he can produce evidence of rejection from service by the military authorities.