JUNE 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1475

Land in the Otago Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 13th June, 1924.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the under-mentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Otago Land Board, the said land has thereby reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

TENURE: Occupation with right of purchase. Lease No. 466. Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, and 33, Block VII, Catlins. Lessee: Gilbert Radford. Reason for forfeiture: Non-compliance with conditions of lease.

D. H. GUTHRIE, Minister of Lands.

Timber in Wellington Land District for Sale by Auction.

District Lands and Survey Office,
Wellington, 16th June, 1924.

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 at the District Lands and Survey Office, Wellington, at 11 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, the 23rd July, 1924, under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908, and the Timber Regulations thereunder.

SCHEDULE.

APPROXIMATELY 70 acres of millable timber adjoining sections 16, and 21, Block XVI, Manganui Survey District, with frontage to the Makotuku Valley Road.

Estimated quantity in superficial feet: 80,000.

Upset price, £160.

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 such additional conditions as the Commissioner in his discretion considers necessary.

2. The quantities 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 on each lot. 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 in 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 purchaser of the timber shall have no right to the use of the land.

4. The timber shall be cut in a face, and the Crown reserves the right 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 on each section 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.

5. The Land Board may authorize the laying-down and working of tram-lines through this lot by other persons than the licensee of the particular lot affected.

6. 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.

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

8. No compensation will be given, nor shall any be claimed, for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in respect of this lot or in these conditions.

9. Should any dispute arise as to boundaries, the decision of the Commissioner of Crown Lands shall be final and conclusive.

THOS. BROOK,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY COOK, of Hobson Street, Auckland, Fruiterer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Wednesday, the 18th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

12th June, 1924.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that ALFRED GEORGE SAUNDERS, of Waiotira, North Auckland, Miner, and ROBERT EDWARD BATTY, of Auckland, Labourer, were this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Monday, the 30th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

13th June, 1924.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that RODERICK ROSS McGREGOR, of Thames, Motor-proprietor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Thames, on Monday, the 23rd day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

13th June, 1924.

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

NOTICE is hereby given that CARL OSCAR NILSON, of Kutarere, Farmer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Opotiki, on Friday, the 20th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

13th June, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court helden at Hamilton.

NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES RICHARDS, of Rotorua, Bootmaker, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at my office on Wednesday, the 25th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

10th June, 1924.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court helden at Hamilton.

NOTICE is hereby given that LESLIE EGLINTON MONTGOMERIE, of Piriaka, Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be held at the Courthouse, Taumarunui, on Friday, the 27th day of June, 1924, at 11 o’clock a.m.

W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.

13th June, 1924.