JUNE 7.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2297

EGYPT.

SUNKEN WRECK.—PORT SAID APPROACH.

A large vessel in 31° 25′ N., 32° 23¼′ E., approx. 10 miles 22° (N. 24° E. mag.) from Port Said Lt.-h. The wrk. on the charts is to be encircled by a danger line for a dist. of ½ mile. March.

VICTORIA.

ALTERATION TO LIGHT, NEW PIER, PORTLAND.

Mariners and others are hereby notified that the fixed green light exhibited from the outer end of the New Pier, Portland, has been altered to a red flashing light, giving a flash every three seconds.

Notice to Mariners.—No. 51 of 1917.

NEW PLYMOUTH.—LIGHTS.

Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 5th June, 1917.

NOTICE is hereby given that the N.Z. Iron-ore Smelting and Manufacturing Company (Limited) are exhibiting in the vicinity of the lighthouse, one cable N.E. of the base of Paritutu, and 2 cables W.S.W. of the lighthouse, two 500 candle-power white lights, and three 200 candle-power white lights. The lights are 150 ft. above H.W., and show in all directions seaward, except when obstructed by the Sugar Loaf Islands.

Owing to their greater height these lights may be seen before the harbour lights.

Charts, &c., affected.—Admiralty Charts Nos. 1212 and 2535; “New Zealand Pilot,” eighth edition, 1908, Chapter v, page 164.

GEORGE ALLPORT,
Secretary.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Timber in Taranaki Land District for Sale by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
New Plymouth, 6th June, 1917.

NOTICE is hereby given that the right to cut and remove the timber on the undermentioned lands will be offered for sale by public auction, in two lots, at Gardiner’s Hall, Taumarunui, at 3 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, 18th July, 1917, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the Timber Regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

PIOPIOTEA WEST SURVEY DISTRICT.—OHURA COUNTY.—NATIONAL ENDOWMENT.

Section 13, Block I.—575 acres.

Lot 1 (327 Acres).

Sup. Feet.

1,279 kahikatea-trees, containing approximately .. 1,257,757
1,193 rimu-trees ” .. 782,700
1,117 matai-trees ” .. 259,960
460 totara-trees ” .. 356,790
51 miro-trees ” .. 7,727

Distinguishing brand : I.

Upset price, £1,573. Each bid to be not less than £10.

Lot 2 (248 Acres).

Sup. Feet.

619 rimu-trees, containing approximately .. 407,326
539 kahikatea-trees ” .. 463,174
422 matai-trees ” .. 113,759
296 totara-trees ” .. 215,743
7 miro-trees ” .. 3,395

Distinguishing mark : V.

Upset price, £763. Each bid to be not less than £10.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The right to cut and remove the timber will be sold generally in accordance with the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, the Timber Regulations made thereunder, and the following conditions, and may contain such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary in the interests of the Crown or of the public.

2. The quantities of the various timbers set forth in the above Schedule are approximate only, and are furnished for the information of intending purchasers, who are expected, previous to the sale, to make their own estimate of the quantity of timber. No contract for purchase shall be voidable, nor shall the licensee be entitled to any abatement in price, by reason of the said timber being of less quantity, quality, and kind than as stated herein; nor shall any extra sum be claimed by the Crown if for any reason the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

3. The right is reserved to the Commissioner to withdraw from sale either or both of the above lots of timber, either before or during the time of sale.

4. The successful bidder for each lot shall purchase the whole of the timber, and shall, on the fall of the hammer, pay in cash a deposit of one-fifth of the amount bid, together with £1 1s. license fee, and shall also deposit four promissory notes, each for one-fourth of the balance, each payable on demand and endorsed by two persons to be approved by the Commissioner; such promissory notes shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per centum per annum, as from date of sale, in accordance with clause 86 of the regulations. These promissory notes will be presented—the first at an interval of four months from the date of sale, and the others at subsequent intervals of four months; but they may be presented for payment at earlier dates if more than a due proportion of timber is found to be cut, or should any breach of the conditions occur, or if in the opinion of the Commissioner the interest of the Crown is jeopardized.

5. The purchasers shall have the right to cut all the timber thereon during a period of two years from the date of sale. The license shall only be for the cutting and removal of the timber, and shall give no right to the use of the land.

6. In the event of a bidder purchasing both lots, the Commissioner may, at his discretion, during the time of sale, increase the time for removal of timber.

7. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries the decision of the Commissioner shall be final.

8. The timber shall be cut in a face, and the Crown reserves the right of following up the mill-workings by felling and grassing such areas as from time to time will have been cleared of milling-timber, or of disposing of the land.

9. The licensee shall not put, throw, or place, or allow to be put, thrown, or placed, into any river, stream, or watercourse, or into any place where it may be washed into any river, stream, or watercourse, any sawdust or other sawmill refuse.

10. In the event of the above not being disposed of, applications may be received and dealt with at any time within six months from the above date of sale (unless previously formally withdrawn); provided, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset prices stated herein.

11. No compensation will be given nor shall any be claimed for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in respect of the lots or in these conditions.

12. Any timber not specified milled for sale shall be purchased at the rate of 6d. per 100 sup. ft.

The measurements are quarter girth measurements.

Full particulars may be ascertained and copies of the Timber Regulations obtained at this office.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Opening Settlement Land in Wellington Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 5th June, 1917.

NOTICE 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 25th July, 1917.

The ballot will be held at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, on Thursday, the 26th July, 1917, 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.

SCHEDULE.

WELLINGTON LAND DISTRICT.—MAKARA COUNTY.—BELMONT SURVEY DISTRICT.—PAPARANGI SETTLEMENT.

First-class Land.

SECTION 21, Block XII: Area, 1 acre 0 roods 37 perches; capital value, £185; half-yearly rental, £4 3s. 3d.

Weighted with £200, valuation for improvements.

Situated near the north boundary of Johnsonville Township, the access being from Johnsonville Railway-station, which is about thirty-five chains distant by a metalled dray-road. Easy sloping land in grass, with good building-site. Soil is of a light nature, on clay formation. Elevation about 400 ft. above sea-level.

The improvements, which must be paid for in cash by the selector, comprise about eleven chains of fencing, six-roomed house with verandah, double brick chimney, &c., wash-house and copper, dairy, excavation, stable, and sheds, the whole valued at £200.

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