May 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1115

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

The right to cut and remove the timber will be sold generally in accordance with the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the regulations made thereunder, and the following conditions and such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary.

2. The quantity set forth in the above schedule is furnished for the information of intending purchasers, who are expected, however, previous to the sale, to make their own estimate. 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 the quantity of timber is found to be in excess of that stated herein.

3. The promissory note will be presented at the time indicated in the terms of the payment, but it may be presented for payment earlier if more than a due proportion of the 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.

4. The purchaser of the timber shall have no right to the use of the land.

5. The timber shall be cut in a face, and the right is reserved to follow up the mill workings by felling and grassing such areas as from time to time are cleared of milling-timber. Sufficient timber shall be left for fencing and general farming purposes. Cutting must commence within six months of date of sale, and be continuous during the currency of the license.

6. The right to lay down and to work tram-lines through the land by persons other than the licensee is reserved.

7. 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.

8. If the timber of any lot is unsold at auction the right to cut it at the upset price will remain open for application until further notice.

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

10. All the timber, whether standing or felled or in logs, shall remain the property of the Crown until the purchase-money is paid in full.

11. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries the decision of the Commissioner shall be final and conclusive.

12. The timber will be sold generally in accordance with the area and boundaries as shown on the sale map, in this office.

Full particulars may be obtained at this office.

N. C. KENSINGTON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Land in Nelson Land District for Sale by Public Auction for Cash or on Deferred Payments.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Nelson, 5th May, 1924.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned sections will be offered for sale by public auction for cash or on deferred payments at this office on Thursday, the 26th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m., under the provisions of the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act, 1915, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

NELSON LAND DISTRICT.

Lot 1 of Section 783, City of Nelson: Area, 1 rood 12·3 perches; upset price, £130.

Lot 2 of Section 783, City of Nelson: Area, 1 rood 13·33 perches; upset price, £130.

Lot 3 of Section 783, City of Nelson: Area, 1 rood 14·37 perches; upset price, £130.

Lot 1 of Section 772, City of Nelson: Area, 36·17 perches; upset price, £120.

Lot 2 of Section 772, City of Nelson: Area, 36·17 perches; upset price, £120.

Lot 3 of Sections 772 and 773, City of Nelson: Area, 33·78 perches; upset price, £120.

DESCRIPTION.

Situated in Toitoi Valley, Nelson, about a mile from the railway-station and a mile and a half from the post-office. Access by main streets. Level and undulating sections; suitable for building-sites.

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ABSTRACT OF CONDITIONS.

Cash System.—Applicants, on being declared successful, must deposit one-fifth of purchase-money; the balance, with Crown grant fee, is payable within thirty days, otherwise the part of the purchase-money paid by way of deposit shall be forfeited, and the sale of the land declared null and void.

Deferred Payments.—1. A deposit of 5 per cent. of the price of the land, and £1 1s. license fee, to be paid on the fall of the hammer; the balance of 95 per cent. of the price to be paid by equal half-yearly instalments of principal and interest extending over fifteen years (table mortgage).

2. The whole or any portion of the unpaid purchase-money may be paid at any time.

3. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent. to be paid half-yearly on unpaid purchase-money in the case of discharged soldiers and 5½ per cent. in all other cases.

4. Residence is to commence within one year and to be continuous until the expiration of the license.

Plans and full particulars may be obtained on application to this office.

N. C. KENSINGTON,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reserve for Lease by Public Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Christchurch, 6th May, 1924.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned reserve will be offered for lease by public auction at 11.30 o’clock a.m., on Thursday, 3rd July, 1924, at the District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

CANTERBURY LAND DISTRICT.

Amuri County.—Lyndon Survey District.

RESERVE 3418, Block XVI: Area, 147 acres 3 roods 23 perches; upset annual rent, £52; term, seven years.

Situated about one mile and a half from the Waiau Township by good road. All flat and open; about 10 acres swamp, and the remainder medium quality to light stony sandy soil; practically all ploughable. Parts will grow crops—turnips, oats, &c.; watered by Waiau River and springs.

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 on the 3rd August, 1924.

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 land shall be used for grazing purposes only, and shall not be broken up or cropped without the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands first had and obtained.

7. The lessee shall destroy all rabbits on the land, and shall prevent their increase or spread, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

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, Californian thistle, or other noxious weeds of 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.

Full particulars may be obtained on application to this office.

G. H. BULLARD,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.