AY 13.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1455

5. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries, the decision of the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall be final.
6. In the event of the lot not being disposed of, applications may be received and dealt with at any time within six months from date of sale (unless previously formally withdrawn); provided, however, that the amount offered is not less than the upset price stated herein.
7. Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of 5 per cent. on the amount of tender in cash, marked cheque, or post-office order; the balance to be paid, if tender accepted, in terms as stated hereunder.
8. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS.

One-third of amount of tender to be paid in cash within seven days after acceptance of tender, together with £1 1s. license fee; one-third in eight months and one-third in sixteen months thereafter. All instalment payments shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum as from the date of acceptance of tender, and with the interest added shall be secured by “On demand” promissory notes endorsed by two approved sureties, and such bills are to be completed and lodged with the Commissioner of Crown Lands within fourteen days after notifying the purchaser to complete.

Tenders to be addressed “Commissioner of Crown Lands, North Auckland Land District, P.O. Box 10, Auckland,” and envelopes to be marked “Tender for Timber.”

Plan and conditions of sale may be seen at the Kaikohe and Otira Post-offices, or at the North Auckland Lands and Survey Office, Auckland.

R. P. GREVILLE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Education Reserves in North Auckland Land District for Lease by Public Tender.

North Auckland District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 11th May, 1920.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Friday, 25th June, 1920, for leases of the undermentioned education reserves, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908, and the Education Reserves Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

NORTH AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.

SECTION 94, Tauraroa Parish, Whangarei County; Area, 163 acres; minimum annual rental, £14 5s.

Weighted with £503, valuation for improvements consisting of 150 acres felling and grassing and 158 chains fencing.

Situated on Tauraroa Range Road to Omana; will be one mile and three-quarters from new railway-station; 2 acres flat, balance hilly to broken; well watered.

Section 143, Tauraroa Parish, Whangarei County: Area, 235½ acres; minimum annual rental, £19.

Weighted with £507, valuation for improvements consisting of 210 acres felled and grassed (100 acres fern also) and 140 chains fencing.

Situated on Tauraroa Creek; railway-station will be on the property; about 20 acres flat, 100 acres undulating, balance hilly to broken; well watered.

In both the above cases, the valuation for improvements must be paid in cash immediately on acceptance of tender.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Six months’ rent at the rate offered, valuation for improvements, and £2 2s. lease fee and cost of registration must be deposited with tender.

2. Term of lease, twenty-one years, with perpetual right of renewal for further similar terms at rentals based on fresh valuations under the provisions of the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.

3. Rent payable half-yearly in advance.

4. Lessee to maintain in good substantial repair all buildings, drains, and fences; to keep clear all creeks, drains, ditches, and watercourses; to trim all live hedges; and yield up all improvements in good order and condition at the expiration of his lease.

5. Lessee not to transfer, sublet, or subdivide without the consent of the Land Board.

6. Lessee to keep the land free from noxious weeds, rabbits, and vermin.

7. Lessee not to use or remove any gravel without the consent of the Land Board.

8. Lessee not to carry on any noxious, noisome, or offensive trade upon the land.

9. Lessee not to make improvements without the consent of the Land Board.]

10. Lessee not entitled to any compensation for improvements; but if the lease is not renewed upon expiration, the new lease offered for disposal by public competition will be subject to payment by the incoming tenant of valuation for buildings and improvements effected by the original lessee with the consent of the Board; failing disposal, the land and buildings to revert to the Crown without compensation.

11. Lease liable to forfeiture if conditions are violated.

12. Lessee to keep buildings insured.

13. Interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum to be paid on rent in arrear.

Education reserves are included in the classes of land on which, with the approval of the Advances Board, money may be advanced by the State-guaranteed Advances Office. ‡

The reserves are described for the general information of intending tenderers, who are recommended, nevertheless, to make a personal inspection, as the Department is not responsible for the absolute accuracy of any description.

Form of lease may be perused and full particulars obtained at this office.

R. P. GREVILLE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Milling-timber in Auckland Land District for Sale by Public Tender.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Auckland, 26th April, 1920.

NOTICE is hereby given, in terms of the Land Act, 1908, and Timber Regulations thereunder, that written tenders for the purchase of the undermentioned milling-timber will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Auckland, up to 4 p.m. on Monday, 28th June, 1920, subject to the terms and conditions as stated hereon.

SCHEDULE.

AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT.

Tauranga County.

Lot 1.

SECTION 1, Block X, Otanewainuku Survey District (national endowment): 104 rimu trees, containing about 348,109 sup. ft.; 15 mangeao trees, containing about 10,115 sup. ft.; 1 kahikatea tree, containing about 4,134 sup. ft.

Distinguishing brand: X.

Upset price: £300.

Terms of payment: As below.

Time for removal of timber: One year.

Lot 2.

Section 2, Block XI, Otanewainuku Survey District: 344 rimu trees, containing about 876,884 sup. ft.; 49 mangeao trees, containing about 26,880 sup. ft.; 45 miro trees, containing about 39,393 sup. ft.

Distinguishing brands: I, II.

Upset price: £770.

Terms of payment: As below.

Time for removal of timber: One year.

Lot 3.

Section 18, Block XV, Otanewainuku Survey District (national endowment): 181 rimu trees, containing about 509,612 sup. ft.; 17 miro trees, containing about 18,360 sup. ft.; 23 mangeao trees, containing about 12,670 sup. ft.; 2 kahikatea trees, containing about 8,839 sup. ft.

Distinguishing brand: I.

Upset price: £540.

Terms for payment: As below.

Time for removal of timber: One year.

Lot 4.

Sections 28, 29, and 30, Block VIII, Otanewainuku Survey District (Ohauiti Settlement): 2,514 rimu trees, containing about 4,524,325 sup. ft.; 419 tanekaha trees, containing about 225,564 sup. ft.; 388 miro trees, containing about 233,576 sup. ft.; 170 kahikatea trees, containing about 203,599 sup. ft.; 237 mangeao trees, containing about 129,087 sup. ft.

Distinguishing brands: H, I, K, II, T, III, X, V.

Upset price, £5,000.

Terms for payment: As below.

Time for removal of timber: Three years.