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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 25

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 rent shall be payable half-yearly in advance, free from all deductions whatsoever.

10. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within sixty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

11. The dwellinghouse, outbuildings, and fencing on the land are to be maintained by the lessee in good order and condition, and so deliver them up at the termination of the lease, reasonable wear-and-tear or damage by fire, tempest, or earthquake excepted.

12. The lessor does not undertake to effect any repairs to the buildings on the land.

13. The existing policy of fire insurance on the buildings must be kept in force continuously during the lease.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve in Canterbury Land District for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 19th March, 1923.

NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve described in the Schedule hereto will be offered for lease by public auction at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 24th April, 1923, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

ASHBURTON COUNTY.—RAKAIA TOWNSHIP.

RESERVE 1667, Block XIII: Area, 1 rood 37 perches; upset annual rent, £30; term, fourteen years.

Situated in the Rakaia Township. There is a store and dwelling under one roof on the section.

ABSTRACT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. The purchaser of the lease shall, immediately upon the fall of the hammer, deposit an amount equal to six months’ rent at the rate offered, together with £1 1s. lease fee.

2. Possession will be given one month after day of sale.

3. The Commissioner of Crown Lands may at any time resume possession of the land comprised in the lease, or any portion thereof, by giving to the lessee twelve months’ notice in writing of his intention so to do.

4. The lessee shall have no right to compensation either for any improvements that may be placed upon the land or on account of the aforesaid resumption.

5. The lessee shall have no right to sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the whole or any portion of the land comprised in the lease, except with the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

6. The rent shall be payable half yearly in advance, free from all deductions whatsoever.

7. The lease shall be liable to forfeiture in case the lessee shall fail to fulfil any of the conditions of the said lease within sixty days after the date on which the same ought to be fulfilled.

8. In the event of the present lessee not being successful at the auction, she is to be given reasonable time in which to remove or otherwise dispose of her stock, shop-fittings, and other property.

9. The lessee will be required, at his own cost in all things, to maintain the buildings, fences, and other erections on the reserve during the whole of the term in a good and proper state of repair to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, reasonable wear-and-tear and damage by fire, earthquake, or tempest excepted; to paint the main store at least twice during the term with at least two coats of good paint; and to keep the buildings insured in the name of His Majesty the King for the full insurable value thereof during the whole of the term, all policies and receipts in respect thereof to be deposited with the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Town Land in Westland Land District for Selection on Renewable Lease.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Hokitika, 16th March, 1923.

NOTICE is hereby given that applications for the under-mentioned land will be received at the District Lands and Survey Office, Hokitika, up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, the 15th May, 1923.

SCHEDULE.

WESTLAND LAND DISTRICT.—TOWN LAND.

Runanga Borough.—Runanga Township.

PART Section 1, Block VIII: Area, 21·5 perches; capital value, £50; half-yearly rent, £1 5s.

Weighted with £40, valuation for building.

Runanga Township is situated at the State Coal-mine about three miles by road and railway from Greymouth.

Full particulars may be obtained at this office.

W. T. MORPETH,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that JOHN WILLIAM STRASBURGER, of Auckland, Indentor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Tuesday, the 27th day of March, 1923, at 2.30 o’clock.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

16th March, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Auckland.

NOTICE is hereby given that NORMAN KEMP, of Waimauku, Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Wednesday, the 28th day of March, 1923, at 2.30 o’clock.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

16th March, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.

In the estate of ALFRED HAWES, Builder.

TENDERS are invited for the purchase of (1) stock in trade, (2) bandsaw, (3) all other tools. These may be inspected at the factory, Carnarvon Street.

Tenders close with the undersigned on Tuesday, 20th March, 1923, at 11 o’clock a.m. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

14th March, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at Gisborne.

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY WALKER, of Gisborne, Fruiterer and Confectioner, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Jury Room on Wednesday, the 21st day of March, 1923, at 3.30 o’clock p.m.

C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.

14th March, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court held at New Plymouth.

NOTICE is hereby given that EDWARD ALOYSIUS TOWNLEY, of New Plymouth, Motor Mechanic, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Monday, the 26th day of March, 1923, at 2.30 o’clock.

J. S. S. MEDLEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.

14th March, 1923.